Should Dog Trainers & Behaviourists Be Regulated?

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THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL

Tues Oct 29 2019

5-7pm

 Committee Room 14 Palace of Westminster (Cromwell Green Entrance) 

Please arrive at least 30 mins beforehand as queues are likely

Victoria Stilwell – Victoria Stilwell Academy

Jo-Rosie Haffenden – School of Canine Science

 Kathryn Mansfield & Paul Rawlings – Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme

David Montgomery – Animal Behaviour & Training Council

 Dr Holly Root-Gutteridge - University of Sussex

There is no regulatory body for dog trainers & behaviourists in the UK. Anyone can set up as a dog trainer or behaviourist without any experience or qualifications.

Some trainers & behaviourists choose to become members of one of 16 practitioner membership body or obtain a qualification from one of 11 qualification course providers. All of these 27 organisations are self-regulating & most teach, test & assess their members internally.

Do we need to establish an objective board to assess every trainer or behaviourist irrespective of where they gained their knowledge, experience & qualifications?

Should there be a common set of minimum standards/code of conduct for all practitioners & complaints procedure to an independent organisation?

Please email info@apdawg.co.uk ASAP as spaces are limited & our events are always popular.

As our events take place in the Houses of Parliament please arrive early in case of long queues & be aware that last minute room changes are common & will be notified by email only.