NJ A3676

Creates the Dog Trainer Board of Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs, consisting of nine members including two public members, three licensed dog trainers, two veterinarians, one animal protection group affiliate, and one state executive department member

Requires dog trainers to obtain a license to practice, with eligibility requirements including being at least 18 years old, having a high school diploma or GED, completing 300 supervised training hours, and passing a board-approved examination

Exempts applicants who can prove at least one year of continuous dog training practice in New Jersey prior to the act's effective date from the 300-hour supervised training requirement

Issues licenses for three-year periods with renewal contingent on completing continuing education credits as determined by the board in consultation with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with a 180-day application window for current practitioners to qualify under grandfathering provisions