Companion Animals

Dog Training Welfare Regulation

Growing calls for dog trainer regulation are driving professional bodies to establish minimum competency standards and ban aversive methods.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in dog training welfare regulation
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Dog training regulation prevents welfare harm from unqualified practitioners.

What You Can Do

Choose trainers with professional certification and positive methods
Advocate for dog trainer regulation in your jurisdiction
Report animal welfare concerns involving training to authorities
Support professional bodies establishing ethical training standards