Service providers however believe that proper training and experience should come before government oversight.
New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: Pet owners and businesses in Singapore are calling for higher standards and accountability after a slew of reported incidents of animals suffering at the hands of service providers.
AVS also has a Code of Animal Welfare detailing best practices for pet management and housekeeping. It suggests minimum standards for breeders, retailers, groomers, boarders, sitters and daycare providers. But failure to comply is not considered an offence. Some owners are now calling for more oversight of pet services, with government-led regulation at every stage, starting from before a business is set up and allowed to practice.
"Many groomers just close up and can easily open new ones," noted Ms Melisa Quek, who has a one-and-a-half year old shih tzu called Enzo. Unwilling to entrust her dog Enzo to grooming services, Ms Melisa Quek watched videos and taught herself to trim the shih tzu's hair. Singapore Kennel Club president Chua Ming Kok said that while groomers should be certified and registered, this should be taken up by professional bodies and not the government.
Apart from staying up to date on animal welfare issues, businesses should acquire the expertise to handle dogs of various sizes and breeds. They are also encouraged to research best practices in pet care and management.
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