An act relating to requiring dog trainers to obtain informed client consent

This bill would require dog trainers in Vermont to obtain informed consent from clients before beginning training sessions. Under the proposed law, trainers must explain the specific methods and equipment they plan to use, along with the associated risks and benefits. The bill also mandates that trainers inform clients about any known behavioral diagnoses, the purpose of recommended interventions, and all available training options including the choice to forgo training entirely. This requirement directly affects professional dog trainers and their clients by establishing a standardized process for transparency and consent in dog training services.