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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…
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Groundbreaking project successfully trains detection dogs to specifically identify the tree pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Use this form to report suspected salmonella in dogs to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
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