Bill aims to tackle dog-on-dog attacks
Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, has presented a Private Members Bill in Parliament to tackle dog-on-dog attacks.
Government rejects petitions to overturn American XL Bully ban
The government has confirmed it will still go ahead with the American XL Bully ban at the end of the year, despite multiple petitions asking for it to be overturned.
XL bullies to be banned from end of this year
New laws banning XL Bully-type dogs in England and Wales have been laid in Parliament, as the government adds the breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
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.
Majority of Brits support a ban on shock collars
The majority of the British public want to see a ban on shock collars, new data reveals.
MP calls for urgent action to ban American Bully XLs
The government must urgently ban the American Bully XL, according to a Senior Tory MP.
Sheep farmers tell Sunak e-collar ban will add to ‘growing menace of dog attacks’
The ban on e-collars will worsen the “growing menace of dog attacks” on sheep, farmers have warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Working group set up to tackle dog attacks
Work is underway to try and reduce dog attacks following a spate of incidents across the country, according to reports.
Government bans shock collars in England
The government has laid legislation that will completely ban the use of remote-controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024.
Concerns raised over impact of emergency alert test on dogs
Concerns are being raised about the effect the government's emergency alert test will have on dogs.