Rejected petition Demand all hunting hounds are muzzled

Huntsman often trail hunt since the hunting ban.Often wildlife are killed as hounds pick up scent of live animals. We demand all hounds are muzzled to protect our wildlife.Trail hunters, like any dog owner, should take steps to ensure their hounds are kept free of danger& under proper control

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Muzzling can be quite safe. Racing dogs are muzzled. Under responsible owners the hounds will be safe from brambles as they can be kept on leashes in any places of danger

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/209258

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Date submitted 16 January 2018
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