Replace ban with regulated license system for certain dog breeds
We feel the current ban on certain dog breeds punishes the animal not the owner, and is distressing to owners of well behaved dogs. We believe the problem is poor training. Instead of bans, there should be a license system to own certain dog breeds, just like the gun license system.
Emma Reynolds
Environment Secretary
Similar motions
Require licence for all dog breeding in the UK and bring in new ownership laws
Review practice and introduce licensing and regulation for dog professionals
Change the DDA 1991 to stop breed bans and focus on behaviour
Seek to negotiate recognition of licences exempting dogs under the DDA across UK
Amend Dangerous Dogs Act to recognise and fund rehoming of non-dangerous dogs
Replace ban with regulated license system for certain dog breeds
We feel the current ban on certain dog breeds punishes the animal not the owner, and is distressing to owners of well behaved dogs. We believe the problem is poor training. Instead of bans, there should be a license system to own certain dog breeds, just like the gun license system.
Similar motions
Require licence for all dog breeding in the UK and bring in new ownership laws
Review practice and introduce licensing and regulation for dog professionals
Change the DDA 1991 to stop breed bans and focus on behaviour
Seek to negotiate recognition of licences exempting dogs under the DDA across UK
Amend Dangerous Dogs Act to recognise and fund rehoming of non-dangerous dogs