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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…
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Apply for a pet travel document (PTD) to take your dog, cat or ferret from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
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