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Dog Training

 
Basic Obedience Training
 
Basic Obedience Training, sometimes referred to as Canine Good Citizen Training, equips dogs with the foundational skills and behaviours necessary to navigate daily interactions at home and in public spaces. Upon completion of basic obedience training, dogs are expected to be able to demonstrate basic cues such as sit, stay and come reliably.
 
While not mandatory, it is highly encouraged for puppies to attend Basic Obedience Training to build a solid foundation during their early developmental stages.
 
The following types of dogs are required to undergo basic obedience training by an AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer (ACDT):
  • Dog breeds listed in the First Schedule of the Animals and Birds (Licensing and Control of Cats and Dogs) Rules 2024 (click here for the full list)
A copy of the course completion certificate must be submitted online via PALS, within 10 weeks of dog licence application, within 10 weeks from the arrival of the dog in Singapore, or within 10 weeks from the release of the dog from quarantine, whichever is later.
 
 
Behaviour Modification Training
 
Dogs assessed by AVS to be aggressive, dangerous, or exhibit behavioural issues that need addressing, must undergo behaviour modification training by an AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer (ACDT), or any specific training as directed by NParks, to identify and address the underlying causes of the dogs’ behaviour.
 
Adequate and appropriate management measures should be implemented while the dogs are undergoing behavioural modification training.

Reports on the dog’s training progress must be well-documented by the ACDT trainer engaged by owners and provided to NParks upon request.

 

Accredited Dog Trainers

The AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer (ACDT) Scheme was launched on 10 December 2022 as a benchmark for competency in dog training to better manage dog aggression and other disamenities in an effective and humane way.

For more information and the list of ACDT dog trainers, please refer to Accreditation of dog trainers.