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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…
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
Owners who wish to keep their dogs must apply to an exemption scheme or instead can apply for compensation related to euthanasia costs.
Extension to the neutering deadline for XL Bully dogs that were under seven months on the 31st January 2024
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Government seeks public and industry views on plans to safeguard welfare of imported puppies and dogs
More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market.
Third-party puppy sales banned in England from Monday 6 April
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