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Animal Law 2025: What changes for ACACED dog cat small animal training?

On 2025-10-14

In Pet News

ANIMAL LAW 2025: WHAT CHANGES WILL AFFECT THE ACACED DOG CAT SMALL ANIMAL TRAINING COURSE?

 

The decree of June 19, 2025, already recognized for having redefined the ethics of animal services (prohibition of coercive methods, standards for animal shelters, dog, cat, and NAC boarding kennels, as well as dog, cat, and NAC breeders), takes a new decisive step forward, aiming to strengthen the requirements of the Attestation of Knowledge for Domestic Pets (ACACED), transforming this simple certification into a true professional competence diploma.

For ServicesPourAnimaux, this clarification is a victory for animal welfare, meaning that the professionals in our directory will be the first to benefit from a higher level of training.

 

What changes will there be in 2025 for the ACACED dog cat small animal training course?

The core of the change essentially involves increased expertise and mandatory specialization.

In animal law, the decree of June 19, 2025, primarily modifies two fundamental aspects of the ACACED, with an implementation date of January 1, 2026, for all new entrants and renewals.

1. Expansion and overhaul of the ACACED training program

The generalist approach is over. The text now requires a significant increase in training hours, particularly in practical modules and ethology.

_ Behavior management: The module dedicated to behavior and education has been tripled, with a mandatory focus on positive reinforcement methods and identifying signs of stress or suffering.

_ Health and first aid: A more in-depth introduction to animal first aid and common pathologies has been added to the program.

 

2. End of the "All Species" option and vocation for specialization

The decree of June 19, 2025, ends the possibility of obtaining a certification "valid for all species" without actual experience.

_ Required specialization: A professional will now have to demonstrate longer and more targeted training in the species concerned, namely dogs, cats, or exotic pets, if they do not have documented experience.

_ Enhanced NAC requirement: Given the complexity of New Companion Animals (rodents, reptiles, birds, fish), a specialized and comprehensive "SMALL ANIMAL" module is becoming the standard for all those working with these species.

 

What do dog, cat, and small animal owners need to know?

When you hire a professional listed on ServicesPourAnimaux after January 1, 2026, you can rest assured that they have:

_ Knowledge of the 2025 laws: They are familiar with the new rules of ethics, ownership, and care defined by the decree of June 19, 2025.

_ Superior practical skills: Their training is less theoretical and more focused on real-life situations (crisis management, emergency animal care).

_ Verified specialization: They are legitimate in their field of expertise (dog training, cat boarding, dog cat rodent breeding).

 

 

If you're looking for ACACED training, click the link below:

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If you're looking for a pet sitter with ACACED or a pet boarding facility, click the link below:

Pet Care

 

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