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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…
This document explains what the law is and assists each agency in defining their responsibilities.
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee on the welfare implications of adding XL Bully dogs to the Dangerous Dogs Act.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Consultation on a revision to the guidelines on dangerous dog offences.
The Government has announced today that ‘American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned.
It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public
Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January
UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law
These documents form the Crime section of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.
This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
Owners who wish to keep their dogs must apply to an exemption scheme or instead can apply for compensation related to euthanasia costs.
Index of exempted dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
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