The WA Government moves on an election promise to address concerns about puppy farming, with a plan to end the practice released for public comment.

Industry, local governments and members of the community are being urged to provide feedback on the plan, which will be funded by a $250,000 allocation in the 2018-19 budget being released next week.

The RSPCA defines puppy farming as an "intensive dog breeding facility that is operated under inadequate conditions that fail to meet the dogs' behavioural, social and or physiological needs".

The association says puppy farming can include both small-scale and large-scale dog breeding operations.

The Government's consultation paper contains a range of proposals to end puppy farming, including:

Turning pet shops into adoption centres — which only sell puppies and dogs from animal shelters and approved rescue organisations

Turning pet shops into adoption centres — which only sell puppies and dogs from animal shelters and approved rescue organisations The sterilisation of all non-breeding dogs (unless a registered vet recommends an exemption)

The sterilisation of all non-breeding dogs (unless a registered vet recommends an exemption) Creating a centralised registration system to allow dogs to be traced to a breeder at point of sale

Creating a centralised registration system to allow dogs to be traced to a breeder at point of sale The introduction of minimum welfare standards for dog breeding and husbandry

Community feedback essential: Minister

Local Government Minister David Templeman released a statement urging the community to provide feedback.

"As an unregulated industry in Western Australia, puppy farming is able to operate without scrutiny, resulting in many unwanted dogs at animal shelters," Mr Templeman said.

The Government says puppy farms contribute to the high numbers of dogs at Perth animal shelters. ( ABC News: Pamela Medlen )

"Dogs are an important part of families and the community, so feedback is essential to enable a well-informed decision on the impact of the changes."

An education program will also be rolled out to educate consumers on sourcing puppies and dogs.

The plan is open for public comment at www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/stoppuppyfarming until August 3, and a number of workshops are being held around the state to inform people of the proposed changes.