What’s Happening New York lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill S08510, known as the “NYS Safe Pet Boarding Act.” The bill seeks to establish statewide licensing, inspection, and operating standards for…
House Bill 2342 Moves Forward Bill Status Update House Bill 2342, titled “An Act Relative to Dangerous Dogs,” has received a favorable report from the Joint Committee on Municipalities and…
Awareness of enacted and proposed laws ensures trainers remain compliant and can adapt their training approaches while continuing to advocate for balanced, effective, and humane practices. It also allows trainers…
🚨 IACP Member Alert: Oppose NY Senate Bill S.7723 / Assembly Bill A.6985 Date: August 5, 2025Audience: All IACP Members – Especially New York State Residents 📜 What’s Happening New…
Massachusetts House Bill 2342 and Senate Bill 1459 include dangerously restrictive language that would severely limit the professional discretion of dog trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians. These bills mandate that any…
On September 11, 2024, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional representatives about key animal welfare issues. Representing the International Association of Canine Professionals…