Module Number: CFBA1107

Dogs and the law

This course will help you to gain an understanding of the laws which are applicable to anyone owning or in control of a dog. Some laws discussed are:

• Animal Welfare Act
• Dangerous Dogs Act
• Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act
• Control of Dogs Orders
• Hunting Act.
• Various other Acts and regulations relating to the control and welfare of dogs.

Normal minimum entry qualification:

The normal minimum entry qualification is that the student will have to meet at least one of the following criteria:

Has been in full or part-time work related to dogs. This may include boarding kennels, grooming, training, law-enforcement, military dog handling, assistance dog training.

Has owned at least one dog and attended training classes with it.

Note: You are required to have at least 6 months training or behavioural experience to enrol on any module with the CIDBT or first complete the foundation module CFBA1101. Click here for more information on prior knowledge and what we accept before joining our courses.