PAW PRINT 1

Be an MPBA member in good standing

PAW PRINT 2

Be an MPBA chapter member and attend at least six meetings per year

PAW PRINT 3

Hold a state license and perform annual kennel inspections

PAW PRINT 4

Hold a USDA license and perform annual kennel inspections

PAW PRINT 5

Have your kennel veterinarian perform a hands-on health check of each dog in your kennel annually 

PAW PRINT 6

Have an exercise and socialization program in place that is approvedby a licensed veterinarian

PAW PRINT 7

Have the proper equipment to microchip puppies

PAW PRINT 8

Use MPBA’s vaccine protocol1* (unless otherwise requested by your client)

* See diagram below for vaccine protocol

PAW PRINT 9

Earn at least 24 CEUs (Continued Education Units) per year.

Note: If you are unsure where to obtain CEUs, please contact a Chapter board member or an MPBA Officer for more information.

PAW PRINT 10

 Volunteer at least 24 hours per year to the pet industry

(i.e. MPBA events or other pet-related events and shows)