Workshops and learning
Access workshops with attendance certificates to keep alongside your training and development records.
The MLB Support Network
Your place in a stronger licensed breeder community.
Practical learning, tools for everyday responsibilities and people to turn to. Join a network shaped by the experiences of licensed breeders.
Support for you. A voice for our community.
Digital PawPrint
Basic access includes the policy creator and dog records, helping you organise policies and information about your dogs.
Saturday morning clinic
Members can schedule a one-to-one session to discuss their needs and questions.
A collective voice
Contribute your experience and help shape the priorities of the licensed breeder community.
Keep learning. Keep a record.
Our workshop programme evolves with changes to legislation and guidance, and with the questions members raise about local council requirements. We explore what those developments mean in practice and help breeders understand how to respond.
Attendance certificates provide a record of participation to keep alongside your training and development evidence.
Bring your records together.
Membership includes basic Digital PawPrint access, including the policy creator and dog records. Organise your policies, see their progress and keep information about your dogs in one place.
Learning in practice
Previous member workshops
Past workshop
Planning for your licence or renewal
My Licensed Breeder
A workshop focused on preparing for a licence application or renewal.
Past workshop
Innate Health Assessment: what it means for licensed breeders
With Dan O’Neill
An opportunity to explore the IHA tool and questions relevant to licensed breeders.
Past workshop
Supporting puppy owners through difficult times
With Merel Taal, founder of Dignipets
Exploring palliative and hospice care, difficult conversations and practical resources breeders can share with puppy owners.
Topics we’ve explored
Policies and record keeping • Whelping environments • Enrichment • Staffing • Monitoring • Transportation • Caring for sick or injured dogs
Saturday morning clinic
Time to talk about your breeding needs.
The Saturday morning clinic gives members an opportunity to schedule a one-to-one conversation about their needs and questions.
Before you join.
What does membership include?
Workshops with attendance certificates, basic Digital PawPrint access including the policy creator and dog records, and participation in the licensed breeder community. Members can also schedule a Saturday morning clinic session.
How does the workshop programme develop?
We respond to changes in legislation and guidance and to the questions members raise about council requirements. Sessions distinguish national requirements from individual council approaches.
Are partnership discounts available?
We are discussing opportunities with potential partners. No partner discounts are currently included in this membership offer.
We’re exploring partnerships that could bring useful offers and discounts to members. We’ll share confirmed arrangements as they become available.
What happens after I join?
We’ll verify your breeding licence status if you’re already licensed. If you’re preparing for your first licence, just let us know when you join.
We’ll then send you an appointment for an onboarding consultation to help you get started, discuss your needs and talk through any questions or challenges you’re facing.
You’ll also receive access to our member workshops and newsletter, keeping you informed about upcoming sessions, news and updates.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time. Simply log in to Digital PawPrint, open your account settings and select the option to cancel your membership.
Can I join while preparing for my first licence?
Yes. You’re welcome to join while preparing for your first breeding licence. Membership gives you access to workshops, Digital PawPrint and practical support to help you understand your responsibilities and organise your records.
You can also book a Saturday morning clinic to discuss your questions one to one. Your local authority decides whether to grant your licence; membership does not guarantee approval.