330 CMR 20.05
Qualifications of Persons Handling and/or Transporting Guard Dogs
(1) The handler shall be the responsible employee of the owner of the Guard Dog Business or of a
properly accredited Security Business or Police Department employing the dog's services.
(2) Handlers shall be familiar withalllaws applyingto the use ofdogs for the protection of person or
property.
(3) Handlers transporting guard dogs shall have had a minimum oftwo fullworkingdays experience
with a qualified trainer.
(4) Handlers employed as Guards, with a guard dog, shall have had a minimum of four working days
with guard dogs and a minimum of one working day with any particular animal under their use and
control.
(5) Transporters and handlers shall be able to walk each dog, on lead, to and from vehicle, to the
work site in a way designed to protect public safety.