Bill > S07723

This bill requires the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish new licensing and educational standards for individuals providing basic obedience training to non-service and non-police dogs. The standards must specifically utilize non-aversive, evidence-based, and positive reinforcement training techniques. The bill prohibits individuals with prior convictions related to animal cruelty from obtaining a license to provide dog training services. Trainers must maintain their facilities and practices in accordance with existing animal control provisions and can be subject to enforcement by various law enforcement and animal control officers. The licensing requirements do not apply to certain specialized dog categories, such as service dogs or police dogs. Individuals who violate these new standards may be subject to penalties outlined in the existing agriculture and markets law. The bill aims to improve the quality and humaneness of dog training practices by establishing professional standards that prioritize positive, evidence-based methods over potentially harmful training approaches.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7723