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You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
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In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
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Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
Owners of registered XL Bully dogs that were aged 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 must have their dogs neutered by 30 June 2024
This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
A safety leaflet for dog owners using Ministry of Defence military land.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Fill in these forms to agree with APHA how you check assistance dogs meet travel rules before they enter England, Scotland or Wales.
Owners who wish to keep their dogs must apply to an exemption scheme or instead can apply for compensation related to euthanasia costs.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
Fill in this form to agree with APHA how you'll work with an airport in England, Scotland or Wales to carry assistance dogs with their owners.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
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