Non-Profit Governance
ACCOUNTABLE
STRUCTURE.
The association needs a governance model that protects instructors, students, dogs, and the reputation of the training standards it publishes.
Directors
Responsible for strategy, financial oversight, and non-profit obligations.
Standards Panel
Maintains discipline frameworks, assessment routes, and version control.
Welfare Lead
Reviews policies for canine welfare, safety, and ethical training practice.
Instructor Leads
Support regional delivery, mentoring, and feedback from working instructors.
Documents To Complete
Core Policies.
The next governance milestone is to publish clear documents for membership, instructor approval, complaints, safeguarding, data handling, and conflicts of interest.
- Membership rules
- Complaints process
- Safeguarding policy
Public Accountability.
Students should be able to check who is recognised by the association, what that recognition means, and how concerns can be raised.