Questions to ask a dog trainer about professional claims, decision making and accountability, with a clear explanation of NAPET’s developing accreditation scheme.

Explore NAPET’s owner reported survey findings, including prior training, reported improvements, adverse outcomes and the limits of a self selected survey.

The Northern Ireland Assembly has called for a ban on the sale, use and ownership of aversive training tools. Here is what the 5 October vote agreed, why it is not a ban already in force, and what remains unclear about slip leads and exemptions.

The government’s Responsible Dog Ownership Taskforce has recommended exploring regulation of dog trainers and behaviourists. Here is what the report says, and what it means for trainers and owners.

A look at Northern Ireland’s animal welfare consultation and what proposed restrictions on dog training equipment could mean for trainers, owners and dog welfare.

A practitioner’s view on moving the e-collar debate beyond social media polarisation towards competency standards, equipment safeguards and proportionate regulation.

A plain-English guide to the January 2026 parliamentary debate on England’s Animal Welfare Strategy and what it may mean for dog training, owners and NAPET.

NAPET’s January response on welfare, professional accountability and proportionate regulation, with a 12 October 2026 clarification on independent owner use following assessment, documented instruction and acceptance of agreed guidelines.

Lambing dates vary across the UK. Plan safer dog walks around sheep with practical control advice, a checklist and answers to common questions.

A careful look at what the Dogs Trust Stray Dog Survey says about behavioural euthanasia in local authority care, what the figures cannot establish, and NAPET’s view on practical support and professional standards.