New York A.6985 – Positive Reinforcement Mandate
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PPG News
Summary
Status: Introduced March 2025; currently in the Agriculture Committee.
What it does:
- Licensing Standards: Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish licensing for dog trainers.
- Statutory Training Philosophy: The bill explicitly states that standards must utilize “non-aversive, evidence-based, and positive reinforcement techniques.”
- Shock Collar Ban (A10700): A separate active bill in NY seeks to prohibit the sale of electric shock collars entirely within the state.