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  • Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever

    Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner and the UK Chief Vet joined a Border Force operation at Heathrow Airport

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dangerous dogs: owners face tougher sentences for attacks

    Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act come in to force today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Long Paw of the Law - Meet Dstl's Police Dogs

    A new video goes behind the scenes of the training and work of some of the most important workers at the Dstl sites.

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  • Owners of dogs who kill could face 14 years imprisonment

    Punishments will reflect the devastating effect dog attacks can have.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army dog handlers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron, part of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, were honoured in front of proud families and friends on Wednesday 6 April 2011, when they were presented with their Op HERRICK campaign medals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Beating the IED threat in Helmand

    Men, machines, and most recently, animals, are working together to beat the biggest threat to troops in Afghanistan - improvised explosive devices (IEDs) laid by insurgents. Report by Sharon Kean.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dogs 1, Pirates 0

    A UK-trained police dog team has today gathered vital evidence to help prosecute seven suspected pirates in the Seychelles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clampdown on dangerous dogs

    Approximately 210,000 people a year are attacked by dogs in England alone, including 4,000 postal workers trying to deliver mail.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hounding the bad guys – Border Force detector dogs

    Border Force detector dogs literally have a nose for trouble and can sniff out a range of goods to keep the UK safe from drugs, firearms and smuggled people.

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  • Compulsory dog microchipping comes into effect

    From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stowaways caught by sniffer dog

    Twenty-five people were stopped from entering the country illegally on Friday after they were discovered hiding among wine and olive oil in the back of a lorry by a dog working with the UK Border Agency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human skull found by dog walker sheds light on Somerset's history

    The Environment Agency lowered water levels which revealed well-preserved clues about Somerset's heritage and wetlands.

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  • Cruel electric shock collars for pets to be banned

    Electronic training collars for dogs and cats to be banned under new legislation announced today

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva▼): reports of osteonecrosis of the external auditory canal

    Denosumab is associated with a risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw, osteonecrosis of the external auditory canal has also been reported with denosumab.

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  • Man found with Class A drugs in ear has sentence increased

    Klevis Drazhi has his sentence increased from 11 months imprisonment to 30 months

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Border Force sniffer dog Tyke wins top TV award

    Tyke’s journey from dogs’ home to dog's life with Border Force has led him to the national stage at the British Animal Honours 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tougher dog breeding licence controls to protect puppies

    Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A Winter's Tail

    Caring for your pets this Christmas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dog thwarts motorbike smuggling attempt

    Stowaways trying to smuggle themselves into the UK in a lorry load of motorbikes have been discovered by a UK Border Agency detection dog.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government