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…
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…
South Australia is seeking to toughen penalties on dogs that attack, especially if incited by the owner which, by their logic, means prohibiting the sport that trains dogs to attack,…