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Protecting the Welfare of Pet Animals (Cats and Dogs) During Journeys: Advice for Carriers
This guidance is intended to assist carriers (e.g. ferry operators, airlines, railway companies) to care for and protect the welfare of pet animals during journeys to and from Great Britain.
Is your dog barking too much?
This leaflet is designed to help you work with your neighbours to sort out any problems caused by your dog barking without having to involve the authorities.
Control of Dogs, The Law and You
Guidance on the law governing the control of dogs.
Dangerous dogs law – Guidance for enforcers
The purpose of this guidance is to assist police forces and local authorities in dealing with incidents brought to their attention involving dangerous dogs and allegations of people owning or breeding dogs prohibited under section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs
The purpose of the code is to provide practical guidance to help you to comply with the provisions of Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. It does not tell you precisely how to care for a dog, but summarises important things you should consider when making decisions about how best to care for your dog.
Protecting the welfare of pet dogs and cats during journeys – Advice for owners
This guide (below) is to help you care for and protect your pets during journeys to and from Great Britain. Whenever animals are transported, including journeys with pets, the law says that: ‘No person shall transport any animal in a way which causes or is likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering to that animal.’ [...]