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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…
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Griffin Bark, a new police dog training facility, opens to prepare K9s for real-world scenarios with realistic, site-specific obstacles.
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
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
The team's new canine ambassadors sparked chats on clean energy, local jobs and a future powered by fusion.
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