This bill establishes the Dog Training Licensing Board within the Division of Consumer Affairs in New Jersey, tasked with licensing and regulating dog trainers. The board will consist of seven members, including licensed dog trainers, a veterinary behaviorist, a member from an animal protection group, public members, and a State executive department member. The board is responsible for creating educational and experiential requirements for licensure, developing an evidence-based humane training code of practice that prohibits aversive training methods, and investigating complaints against licensees. Additionally, the board will have the authority to impose disciplinary measures for violations of the act.

The bill also includes provisions for an exemption from educational and experiential requirements for individuals who have been providing dog training services continuously in the State for at least one year prior to the bill's effective date. It explicitly states that the provisions do not apply to those who train police dogs or dogs for federal or State agencies. The board is required to review and update the training code every five years, ensuring that it reflects the latest developments in veterinary behavioral science. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the standards and practices of dog training in New Jersey, prioritizing animal welfare and public safety.