10/11/2026
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A lot of dog guardians are surprised to learn that dog training and behaviour is still an unregulated industry in the UK. That can make finding the right person quite difficult, especially when you are already worried about your dog and trying to make a good decision. There are different qualifications, titles and organisations to navigate, and it is not always obvious what those differences mean.
One of the reasons The UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter exists is to make that process clearer, because Charter Member Organisations commit to shared standards around qualifications, ethical practice, using only wellbeing and welfare-led, science-based methodology, as well as professional conduct and accountability, giving guardians a more reliable starting point when looking for help.
You should be able to look for support knowing there are professionals working to clear, shared standards, and that you do not have to figure everything out on your own before asking for help. So if you are looking for a trainer or behaviour professional, start by checking whether they belong to a Charter Member Organisation at dogcharter.uk.