A group of Northern Ireland’s leading dog trainers has boycotted a glittering awards event in protest over their concerns about messaging around animal welfare and wellbeing.
They have been joined in their action by a charity and other canine industry businesses just days ahead of the Local Pet Awards (NI) on June 3.
Now the event organiser has pulled two categories from the awards, the dog trainer and the dog kennel categories, and offered refunds for ticket holders in those areas.
