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Dog walking and dog grooming

1. Do you agree that dog walking businesses should be subject to a statutory licensing scheme?

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3. Do you think that license applicants should be required to hold recognised, relevant qualifications (for example, in dog behaviour, canine first aid, animal welfare)?

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If yes, what level of training do you consider appropriate?
Pet First Aid Course
Taught to at least intermediate knowledge of welfare and behaviour

4. Do you agree that the licensing authority should, where appropriate, be able to stipulate on any licence granted the maximum number of dogs that can be walked at any one time?

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Max number 4 at a time

5. Are there any further controls or measures that you would like to see introduced as part of a licensing scheme for dog walking businesses?

Whether vehicle is appropriate for business ie what is securing the dogs in the vehicle? Is thier appropriate ventilation? Is the vehicle well maintained?

6. Do you support the proposal that applicants for a dog walking business licence are required to demonstrate that they maintain an acceptable level of record keeping and have clearly set out and established standards of service and care?

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7. Do you know of any challenges or negative consequences that may arise from the introduction of statutory licensing for dog walking businesses?

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8. Are you aware of any examples of how any of the proposals above may impact, either positively or negatively, on those with protected characteristics?

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9. Do you agree that dog grooming businesses should be subject to a statutory licensing scheme?

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11. In your opinion, should any future licensing scheme apply to dog groomers only or should it apply more widely, for example to all pet animals?

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Dog groomers only
All pet animal groomers
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12. Do you think that holding a recognised qualification should be a requirement under any future licensing scheme?

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If yes, what qualification as a minimum should be required?
Behaviour and welfare training and knowledge of different breeds and how thier fur is different from dog to dog, breed to breed.

13. Are there any further controls or measures that you would like to see introduced as part of a licensing scheme for dog grooming businesses?

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Appropriate grooming area and grooming tools.

14. Are you aware of any examples of how any of the proposals above may impact, either positively or negatively, on those with protected characteristics?

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