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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
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Fill in these forms to agree with APHA how you check assistance dogs meet travel rules before they enter England, Scotland or Wales.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export pets to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
Approved free running explosive detection dogs for use in aviation security.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Victoria Harrison will become UK ambassador to Slovenia in August 2024, accompanied by her guide dog Otto.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
A safety leaflet for dog owners using Ministry of Defence military land.
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
A 'pack' of robotic 'dogs' have been harnessed to help Dounreay with monitoring work on site.
UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law
Detector dogs are an essential tool in our efforts to combat and deter smugglers and those seeking to avoid border controls.
The government's summary of proposed EU legislation providing for improved animal welfare standards for dogs and cats and improving their traceability.
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