Stop dangerous dogs, not currently banned breeds, attacking people & pet dogs.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Daily Mail today: a pet beagle mauled to death by two bull-type dogs.
In my local park, 2 dogs were recently savaged by 2 bull-type dogs. Another 2 bull breed type dogs attacked 2 Spaniels, then later 2 Shitzus & their owner, & then went on to attack a lady & her 2 Highland Terriers.

I own a Toy Poodle & do not want to see my dog torn to pieces in front of me, nor to be savaged myself trying to rescue him. My dog has been attacked several times but so far not badly hurt. Apart from an Alsation & a Greyhound, it is always the bull-breed type dogs & often the owners are aggressive or abusive too. Responsible dog owners are frightened & wary in parks, feeling like "sitting ducks" or "lambs to the slaughter" in case they are suddenly attacked, but are completely defenceless.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

It's already against the law for someone to allow a dog to be out of control in a public place. This could include allowing their dog to attack another animal. You can find out more about this here:

https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public

The owner can get an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to 6 months (or both) if their dog is dangerously out of control. They may not be allowed to own a dog in the future and their dog may be destroyed.

You can find out how to report a dog here:

https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public/report-a-dog

We're therefore not sure what additional action you'd like the Government or Parliament to take.

Timeline

24 Nov 2017	Petition opened for signatures
30 Nov 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Nov 2017

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