LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Northern Ireland Moves Closer to Potential Ban on Dog Training Tools The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) is closely following a significant development in Northern Ireland that could lead…
Singapore AVS Issues New Code of Animal Welfare for Dog Trainers
LEGISLATIVE ALERT UPDATE The IACP Legislative Committee has been closely monitoring developments in Singapore regarding proposed standards for professional dog trainers. On October 3, 2026, Singapore’s Animal & Veterinary Service…
Oregon Initiative Petition 28 Threatens Responsible Animal Ownership, Animal Professionals, Agriculture, Hunting, Fishing, and Working Dog Communities
The International Association of Canine Professionals urges members, Oregon residents, and allied animal professionals to oppose Oregon Initiative Petition 28, also known as the PEACE Act. Although IP28 is being…
Northern Ireland Seeking Public Input on Proposed Dog Training Tools Ban
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland is currently seeking public feedback on proposed animal welfare policy reforms that may include restrictions or bans on…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
New Jersey Assembly Bill 1212 / Senate Bill 3814 Subject: Dog Trainer Licensure and Regulation New Jersey lawmakers introduced companion bills seeking to establish a state licensing framework for professional…
Austrian Constitutional Court Overturns Federal Schutzhund Training Ban
A recent decision from the Austrian Constitutional Court has significant implications for protection-dog sport and working dog training in Austria. The Court struck down the key federal provision that had…
H.R. 5017 – Greyhound Protection Act of 2025 Included in Farm Bill of 2026
The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) supports the humane treatment, ethical training, and responsible stewardship of all dogs. As an organization representing experienced professionals across training, behavior, sport, and…
Ohio House Bill 247: Avery’s Law
Written and submitted by Emma Caraballo, Legislative Committee Member Ohio’s Avery’s Law is legislation slated to take effect on March 18, 2026. It reshapes how the state treats nuisance, dangerous,…
Legislative Alert: New Jersey Assembly Bills A4206 & A4207 Dog Trainer Licensure Legislation
The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) is monitoring two bills introduced in the New Jersey Legislature that would establish a state licensure system for dog trainers and create a…
