• All training will be carried out using only positive, force free techniques and methods and positive punishment will not be used.
   
• No aversive such as a prong collar, pinch collar, e-collar etc. shall be used or promoted by Members of MCGSDA.
   
• Properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
   
• Maintain a professional, positive approach to any dogs owned by them or that are in their care. 
   
• Agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon who performs an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operations to the Kennel Club.
   
• Agree that no health puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should always be placed in suitable homes.
   
• Abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act and The Control of Dangerous Dogs Act.
   
• Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
   
• Agree not to breed from a dog or a bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
   
• Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
   
• Ensure that their dogs are microchipped and wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
   
• Ensure that their dogs are fully vaccinated and vaccinations are kept up to date.
   
• Clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
   
• Only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
   
• Supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
   
• Ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
   
• Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind.  Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand-alone items (not accompanying a dog).
   
• Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs or mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
   
• Instructors will work with dogs and their Handlers with honesty, respect, and integrity and always in the best interest of the dogs welfare.
   
• Instructors will work within their professional limits and will refer Handlers and their dogs to other suitable, relevant professionals e.g. Veterinary Surgeons, should the need arise.
   
• Instructors will refrain from giving advice or acting in a way that would knowingly cause any harm, distress, damage or injury to any dog or their Handler.
   
• Instructors shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.  They will not act in any way that is likely to negatively affect, harm, or discredit the reputation of MCGSDA.
   
• Any personal opinions and/or unsubstantiated theories expressed by Instructors and/or Members should be stated as such.

Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from Club Membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant Authorities for legal action, as appropriate.

MCGSDA may amend this Code of Ethics at any point and any amendments will be communicated to all Members.