If you’re a licensed breeder, a responsible breeder who is committed to achieving DEFRA’s regulations for dog breeding, or a local enforcement officer ensuring compliance within your area, our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training offers a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge, elevate your skills, and empower you to uphold the highest levels of compliance with the latest Animal Welfare Act for dog breeding regulations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Join many breeders and enforcement officers who have enrolled on our CPD training and are now equipped to oversee and improve their breeding standards following high animal welfare practices.
What’s Covered in the CPD Training?
Our full-day online course provides breeders and enforcement officers with comprehensive knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and best practices for both domestic and kennel environments. It covers all key aspects required for responsible breeding and licensing compliance to meet DEFRA’s regulations.
The course covers:
✅ Licensing & Compliance
✅ Facilities & Staffing
✅ Daily Welfare & Operations
✅ Health & Disease Prevention
✅ Breeding, Whelping & Advertising
This course is designed to be clear, practical, and understood.
Why Take CPD Training?
Many licensed breeders and enforcement officers assume that they are already equipped with the experience and knowledge of what’s required, but DEFRA’s guidelines are constantly changing and what may have been a standard practice previously, could now be an outdated process.
Our CPD training ensures breeders and enforcement officers:
✅ Stay up to date with the latest regulatory requirements.
✅ Learn how to improve animal welfare standards for dog breeding.
✅ Get practical guidance on record keeping, compliance, and licensing.
✅ Understand what enforcement officers look for during an inspection.
✅ Gain recognised CPD certification, demonstrating your commitment.
For hobby breeders, our CPD training is an excellent way to ensure you’re meeting DEFRA’s guidance, even if you’re not licensed.
Take our Self Assessment – Breeding Licence Readiness Questionnaire to see what support you need.
For local enforcement officers, our CPD training is a valuable refresher to ensure breeders within your area are adhering to DEFRA’s regulations.
Additional Resources to Support Your Training
Alongside our CPD training, we also offer a range of free and paid resources to help licensed breeders, responsible breeders and enforcement officers with compliance, record keeping, and policies.
Free Downloadable Paperwork & Licensing Guidance
Access essential templates, compliance checklists, and record-keeping tools.
Download Free Licensing Paperwork Here
The Digital Paw Print – Compliance & Record-Keeping Tool
A tool to help breeders manage their records, prepare for inspections, and stay organised.
E-Learning Courses – Coming Soon!
Get in depth training on specific topics, more information coming soon!
Coming Soon!
Do You Need a Licence?
Not all breeders realise when they require a licence. Use our quick questionnaire to check.
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Enrol on our CPD Training Today
By completing this course and accessing our additional resources, you can ensure you are fully informed, up to date, and prepared to meet the highest standards in Animal Welfare for dog breeding.
