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American Bully XL to be banned, PM says
The American Bully XL dog breed will be banned in the UK by the end of the year, the Prime Minister has announced.
Dog trainers slam Home Secretary’s call to ban American Bully XL
Dog trainers have pushed back on calls to ban the American Bully XL following the Home Secretary's decision to order 'urgent advice' to ban the breed.
Home Secretary orders ‘urgent advice’ on banning American Bully XL
The UK's Home Secretary has commissioned "urgent advice on banning" the American Bully XL, following a dog attack in Birmingham last Saturday (09 September 2023).
Nottingham kennel under investigation after police called over ‘welfare concerns’
The RSPCA has launched an enquiry into a Nottinghamshire luxury boarding kennel business after the police attended the company's premises.
Scotland’s dog theft law backed in consultation
A new law that would strengthen punishments for dog theft in Scotland has been backed in a public consultation.
‘Devastating’ fire at Swindon kennels kills 11 dogs
Eleven dogs have died following a fire at BlueRose Dog Park private kennels in Swindon, Staffordshire.
Playtime and training important to 86% of owners hiring dog walkers
Training reinforcement and playtime are important additional services for dog owners when choosing a dog walker, a new survey found.
Wiltshire kennels loses licence
The Phoenix Boarding Kennels & Cattery in Hawkeridge, Westbury, has lost its licence after “failing to meet the requirements of government legislation”.
Government says ‘no plans’ to ban American Bully XL
The Government has said it had "no plans" to add the American Bully XL to the list of banned breeds, despite a series of dog attacks recently.
RSPCA fears shock collar ban u-turn
The RSPCA has urged the UK Government not to abandon a pledge to end the use of electronic shock collars on England’s cats and dogs, after progress has stalled for seven weeks.
