New Jersey S67 requires dog trainers to be licensed, establishing a board to oversee the process.

New Jersey S67 mandates the licensure of dog trainers, establishing the Dog Trainer Board of Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The board will consist of nine members, including public representatives, licensed dog trainers, veterinarians, and an animal protection group member. The board will adopt CCPDT certification examinations or similar assessments for licensure. Exemptions from the 300-hour supervised training requirement apply if the applicant has practiced dog training in the state for at least a year.

New Jersey S67 requires dog trainers to be licensed, establishing a board to oversee the process.

New Jersey S67 mandates the licensure of dog trainers, establishing the Dog Trainer Board of Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The board will consist of nine members, including public representatives, licensed dog trainers, veterinarians, and an animal protection group member. The board will adopt CCPDT certification examinations or similar assessments for licensure. Exemptions from the 300-hour supervised training requirement apply if the applicant has practiced dog training in the state for at least a year.