Rejected petition Reintroduce dog licensing

To consider the reintroduction of dog licensing to reduce irresponsible dog ownership.

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Dog attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. I firmly believe that just like weapons, dogs are ultimately as dangerous in the wrong hands. Responsible dog owners will not mind paying for a license to own one. As most dog attacks are dogs offlead I believe that all dogs should be on leads in every public setting. I believe that an attack is an attack whether on a human or another animal, any dog has the potential to turn and owners have a duty to protect their dogs, other people and their pets.
I believe reintroducing the dog license with mandatory leads will significantly reduce dog attacks and should an attack take place that owner should rightfully take responsibility.

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You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar actions:

https://moderate.petition.parliament.uk/admin/petitions/643650
Bring back a Dog Licence

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/638225
Require leads, muzzles and licences for all dogs

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Date submitted 11 September 2023
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