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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…
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
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.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
How to get your dog or cat fitted with a microchip: when to get it done, who can do it, how to update your details, what to do when getting a dog or cat
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Police Dog (PD) Tess retired from protecting the Dounreay site last summer and has been living at home with her former handler and now owner, PC Ian Disbury.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
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
Information on how the Renters (Reform) Bill supports responsible pet owners in the private rented sector.
Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January
Fill in these forms to agree with APHA how you check assistance dogs meet travel rules before they enter England, Scotland or Wales.
UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law
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