Pet Industry Federation urges government action on licensing data gaps
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has formally raised concerns with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Defra Baroness Hayman regarding the lack of accurate and consistent animal licensing data across England.
Police dog attack reports increase by 21%
The number of dog attacks reported to the police in England and Wales have risen by 21% in a year, a BBC investigation shows.
Vets call for new measures to prevent UK importing dog disease
Trade associations representing vets are calling for the urgent introduction of stringent new measures to prevent Britain importing Brucella canis, a canine disease that can be fatal in dogs and can also infect humans.
Organisations join forces to help prevent bites to children
The RSPCA, Child Accident Prevention Trust, Dogs Trust and Defra have put together fact sheets that parents can use to keep children safe and dogs happy by understanding dog body language and encouraging both to be closely supervised when together.
Dog boarders warn e-collar ban risking livelihoods
Dog boarders are warning that their livelihoods are being put at risk by the proposed ban on e-collars.
Sheep farmers warn government over electric dog collar ban
More than 200 sheep farmers from across England have warned the government over its plan to ban electric dog collars.
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