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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.
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
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year.
This manual helps practitioners in local authorities and the police in England and Wales in dealing with dog-related incidents.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
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