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This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
This policy framework provides instructions for managers and front-line staff to ensure that training, care and deployment of prison 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…
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
The National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme – Private Security Industry sets standards for the explosives detection dog team accreditation in the private security sector.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
How to apply to run a microchip implantation course
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
From 1 August 2024, it will be an offence to keep an XL Bully dog in Scotland unless you have a certificate of exemption.
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