Rejected petition Follow Ireland and Spains laws when it comes to dogs

Change law so people can keep their beloved pets, but to make everyone else safe. You must hold a licence and training to own certain type of dog. Any dog with potential to cause damage must always be muzzled in public and on a short lead. Owners to be charged for any crimes their dog might commt.

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This way people can keep their beloved pets, but it will ensure that only responsible owners will be in charge of dogs. And these dogs need responsible owners and the rest of the public need to be able to feel safe.

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You may wish to sign one of the following petitions, which call for similar action:

Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643611

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

Introduce screening process for dog owners:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643631

Require all dogs over a certain weight to be muzzled in public:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643622

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

Make all dogs no matter what breed muzzled in public:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/633198

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Date submitted 17 September 2023
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