NJ A4207

Establishes a nine-member New Jersey Dog Trainer Licensure Board within the Division of Consumer Affairs to regulate dog training professionals, with members serving four-year terms and including licensed trainers, a veterinarian, dog owners, and an animal welfare representative

Requires dog trainers to obtain licensure by being at least 18 years old, demonstrating good moral character, and holding certification from an approved program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or certification as an applied animal behaviorist

Creates provisional permits allowing individuals to practice under supervision of a licensed trainer for one-year renewable periods, and temporary limited permits for out-of-state practitioners (up to 60 days annually)

Sets license renewal period at three years and establishes civil fines of $200 to $3,000 for unlicensed practice, with requirements that trainers comply with industry standards restricting aversive training practices

Provides a grandfather clause for initial licensure of individuals who performed dog training continuously for at least one year prior to the bill's effective date, without requiring certification