Make it compulsory that all dogs should be on leads in public places.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Lately there has been an increase in attacks on dogs when they are out walking. Most, although not all, have involved dogs off their lead.

Responsible owners who keep their dogs on leads at all times, are constantly being harassed or even attacked by dogs who are not under control.

14/39 Police forces responded to a FOI request about dog on dog attacks.
1,700 reported dog attacks on other dogs In the last two years . It is unclear how many less serious incidents occur as some owners do not report all altercations.

https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2017-04-25/debates/D6A76E12-A956-4F0A-81E8-87F8C8D535D0/DogAttacksOnDogs

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Change the law so that all dogs have to be on a lead in public areas

Timeline

20 Feb 2018	Petition opened for signatures
26 Feb 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Feb 2018

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