Petition · past parliament
Make compulsory all dogs in public spaces eg parks, footpaths etc to be on lead
Closed
161 signatures
What the petition asks
The number of people, dogs and even farming livestock being attacked by dogs off lead is increasing. By making it compulsory for dogs to be on lead in public spaces at all times could reverse this trend. On the spot fines should be introduced.
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
161
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Apr 2016
Closed
18 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.