Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduce mandatory licensing scheme for dog walkers
Closed
167 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to introduce mandatory licensing with a requirement of basic training, for people to operate as dog walkers.
Dog walkers are not regulated nationally. Currently, most dog walkers do not require licensing, insurance, training or experience.
Limits on the number of dogs per walker are inconsistent as set by local authorities, some authorities have no limit.
There have been too many reports of dogs being lost by walkers and of out of control dogs.
We ask that the Government regulate dog walkers by way of mandatory licensing and introduce a licensing criteria to include basic training.
Limits on the number of dogs per walker are inconsistent as set by local authorities, some authorities have no limit.
There have been too many reports of dogs being lost by walkers and of out of control dogs.
We ask that the Government regulate dog walkers by way of mandatory licensing and introduce a licensing criteria to include basic training.
Timeline
| 18 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
18 Jan 2023
Closed
18 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.