Dog Legislation

• Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
• Animal Welfare Act 2006
• Animals Act 1971
• Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999
• Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
• Guard Dogs Act 1975
• The Control of Dogs Order 1992
• The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 & 1997
• The Road Traffic Act 1988
• Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

All dog owners should be aware of their rights and responsibilities in order to protect themselves, their dog and others. Legislation can be a trifle long-winded to say the least, so we have tried to give you an abridged version to cover the salient points of which dog owners should be aware.