Update the dangerous dogs act to specifically protect horses

Dog owners to face penalties proportionate to the incident if their dog causes a nuisance to, terrorises or attacks a horse when in public. Introduce a leash law for dogs when in the presence of horses to reduce incidents and injuries for the horses, horse riders, dogs and wider public.

3,278 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Friday 22nd November 2024
Last 24 hours signatures
14
Signature Deadline
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 5,322

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We believe current legislation does not give sufficiently clear guidance when it comes to dog attacks on horses, which we think leaves a grey area many equestrians have fallen into with little to no help from the police. In our view, out of control dogs and dog attacks are becoming more frequent as the dog population grows, putting many lives at risk.


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