Requires licensure of dog trainers.

This bill, the Dog Trainer Licensing Act, requires dog trainers who handle or train dogs for compensation (such as fees or salary) to obtain a state license. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, complete 300 hours of supervised training (with exceptions for existing practitioners), and pass an exam or provide proof of existing CCPDT certification. The law creates a Dog Trainer Board of Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs to manage licensing, set fees, and enforce standards, including requiring continuing education for license renewal every three years. It directly affects professional dog trainers operating in New Jersey for hire, aiming to establish baseline competency and oversight.