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Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
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 on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Unauthorised product from the USA seized at a Portadown courier company.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Find out what the MOD War Detectives get up to throughout their days
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.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
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
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
Fill in these forms to agree with APHA how you check assistance dogs meet travel rules before they enter England, Scotland or Wales.
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