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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Why this matters to dog professionals The Victoria Draft Animal Care and Protection Bill introduces broad and unclear language that could negatively affect lawful, ethical dog training and working-dog programs.…
THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEGRATED PLAN FOR IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE TO 2030 The Animal Welfare Strategy for England is a UK government policy document published on December 22, 2025, by the Department…
The Puppy Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 2253) was introduced with the best of intentions: to end cruel, high-volume breeding practices and raise the bar for how dogs are cared…
