PIJAC opposes state licensingregimes for groomers — they are often unwieldy and ineffective at protecting consumers and pets because most regulators do not have the expertise to develop appropriate standards or oversee such a program.
While the government did not propose banning pet shops and other third parties from selling puppies, what is being planned is a tougher licensingregime which will require all sellers of puppies, including online sellers to have a licence.