Complaints

To see the full code of ethics, please click here.

The Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders exists to support and promote responsible, ethical breeding of healthy family pet dogs; to support the welfare of family pets at all stages of their life; to provide quality assurance for members of the public seeking a responsibly bred pet dog and to promote responsible pet ownership.

First Name **
Last Name **
Phone Number ***
Email **
Address **
AAPDB Number (this can be found the AAPDB web site) ***
If the breeder claims to be a member but is not on the web site they may be suspended members. Please provide additional information to identify this breeder **
Complaint Subject **
Please provide a brief dot point summary of your concerns regarding this breeder (max 1000 words) **

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that the following is first hand information and not hearsay. *
I acknowledge that the following information has been legally and lawfully obtained. *

Cruelty to Animals - the AAPDB has no regulatory authority with regards to cruelty to animals. If this complaint involves cruelty to animals, you must confirm that you have contacted the RSPCA and/or the Police

This complaint involves cruelty to animals.
I have notified the RSPCA Police or other relevant regulatory authority.

The AAPDB has no regulatory power with regards to cruelty to animals. If you wish to proceed with a complaint against one of our members regarding cruelty you must first contact the appropriate regulatory authority in your area – NSW contact are:

RSPCA NSW: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/contact/report-a-cruelty-case

Animal Welfare League NSW: http://www.awlnsw.com.au/report-cruelty

Membership Requirements

Members shall read and understand the Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders Standards and shall agree to abide by these standards.
Members shall read and understand the Coded of Practice relating to dog breeding in their State or Territory and agree to abide by the practices outlined except where these practices might conflict with Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders Standards in which case the more stringent requirement will apply.
Associate Members shall undertake to have their property inspected by an indepedent veterinarian within 12 months of joining the association.

Husbandry Requirements

Members shall ensure that their dogsare under effective control at all times.
Members shall feed their animals a balanced diet appropriate to their life stage.
Members shall keep their animals appropriately vaccinated, groomed and free from internal and external parasites and shall seek veterinary attention promptly for animals showing symptoms of illness.
Members shall not house their animals in cages for any reason other than transport, breeding or treatment of illnesses. Animals should spend most of their life in communal runs as described in the AAPDB Standards.
Members shall not euthanase retired breeding dogs. Retired dogs must be desexed, and rehomed or kept as pets. Euthanasia may only be performed by a qualified veterinarian in the case of: intractable behavioural problems that preclude dogs from being used of breeding or rehomed as pets.
Members shall not euthanase retired breeding dogs. Retired dogs must be desexed, and rehomed or kept as pets. Euthanasia may only be performed by a qualified veterinarian in the case of: Painful or life threatening health problems that detract from the animal’s expectation of experiencing reasonable quality of life.
Members should ensure that puppies are vaccinated, free from internal parasites and that they are appropriately socialised as outlined in the AAPDB Standards.

Sales of puppies

Members should sell their puppies at 8 weeks of age after vaccination at 6 weeks. Members shall never sell a puppy younger than 7 weeks of age.
Members should sell their puppies either : Desexed at 6 weeks.
Members should sell their puppies either : With a $50.00 desexing voucher refundable on proof of desexing.
Members should sell their puppies either : Direct to the new owner or through a pet store that offers a desexing voucher with all pups sold.
Sale of puppies to stores that are members of the Pet industry Association of Australia and Pets Australia are endorsed by the AAPDB.
Members shall not sell puppies to children under the age of 16 and shall not sell puppies at shows and fairs.
Members shall accurately describe the breeding of the puppies they sell as outlined in the AAPDB Breeding terminology and discussion.

Post sale obligations

Members shall offer a 3 day “cooling off” period after private sale of a puppy during which time the pup can be returned and the purchase price refunded, excluding any previously stated non-refundable deposit or any transport costs involved.
Members shall provide new owners with information regarding feeding, veterinary care and training of their puppies.
Members are responsible for illnesses present at the time of purchase of the puppy and must pay verified veterinary expenses up to the purchase price of the puppy when such expenses are incurred.
Members should accept responsibility for preventable genetic or congenital health problems arising in the first 18 months of the dogs life. In which case they should pay verified veterinary expenses up to the purchase price of the puppy, replace the puppy, or take back the puppy and offer a full refund.
Members should to provide written post sale agreements outlining what health testing has been undertaken, what conditions are not preventable, and when refunds will be offered.
Members must undertake to take back and rehome any dog they have bred at any stage in the animal’s life should it become homeless for any reason.

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Important Information
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‌The AAPDB Inc will write to the accused Member with a dot point summary of the allegations made to the AAPDB Inc.

The accused Member will be requested to respond to the AAPDB Inc in writing with each allegation individually addressed.

If AAPDB Inc executive is satisfied with the accused Member's responses, then the matter will be closed and both complainant and accused notified of this decision in writing.

If AAPDB Inc executive is not satisfied, the AAPDB will request an inspection of the accused Member's dog breeding facility.

If an inspection is refused, the Member will be advised in writing (post/email) that their membership of the AAPDB Inc has been terminated.

If inspection is allowed, the AAPDB Inc will determine what (if any) breaches of Membership requirements exist. The accused Member will be notified in writing of any breaches and asked to provide method and timelines for rectification. Until such breaches are rectified, the Member will have their membership level downgraded to Associate Member.

In the case of serious breaches, or a Member failing to meet agreed timelines for rectification of breaches, the AAPDB Inc might suspend or terminate Membership.