{
  "id": 12072809,
  "title": "AVS: Dog trainers are urged to use gentler methods for training, while pet groomers must keep animals under constant supervision in new animal welfare code",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/avs-dog-trainers-are-urged-to-use-gentler-methods-for-training-while",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T03:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/avs-dog-trainers-are-urged-to-use-gentler-methods-for-training-while-pet-groomers-must-keep-animals-under-constant-supervision-in-new-animal-welfare-code"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Summary Singapore’s Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) introduced new welfare standards for dog trainers, with positive reinforcement forming the basis of behaviour training. Pet groomers must ensure animals are never left unattended during grooming under revised minimum welfare standards. AVS said the standards may be used as evidence in prosecutions under the Animals and Birds Act when…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}