CA AB2691

Establishes written disclosure requirements for dog trainers including trainer credentials, training techniques, use of negative reinforcement or shock collars, training plans, and injury records.

Requires dog trainers to maintain health and status records for each dog for at least one year after training completion and prohibits unlawful acts including unsanitary facilities, failure to provide adequate nutrition/water/space/exercise, and inadequate hand hygiene.

Mandates dog training facility operators maintain sanitary facilities with cleanable surfaces, isolate sick dogs, provide adequate enclosures (temporary enclosures limited to 4 hours daytime/12 hours nighttime), and implement written policies on care, disease prevention, and emergency procedures.

Authorizes animal control officers and peace officers to issue notices to correct violations; first violation is an infraction with fines up to $250, subsequent violations within 5 years increase to infractions ($1,000) then misdemeanors, with higher penalties for causing harm to dogs.

Subjects dog trainers to civil penalties and training prohibition of up to $1,000 and 30 days for first offense, escalating to $10,000 and one year prohibition for fourth and subsequent offenses.