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Dog welfare

Responsible ownership and welfare guidance

Adult checking a closed hallway door beside a resting dog as part of a dog and child safety arrangement — Illustration

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Banned Dogs and Children: What Safe Supervision Must Mean

New guidance sets out adult supervision requirements for banned breed dogs around children, including how to prevent contact when attention has to shift elsewhere.

9 October 2026 · 5 min read

Owner checking a brown dog's harness beside a closed garden gate as part of a responsible dog ownership routine — Illustration

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Dog Safety: What Could Change for Owners Under New Proposals?

Twenty recommendations aim to prevent dog attacks, improve access to reliable training and help authorities intervene before problems become more serious.

9 October 2026 · 6 min read

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