Petition · past parliament
Stop dog attacks
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
There seems to be a rise in the number of dog attacks around the country lately. Is this an accurate observation or are they in the media more? Either way, I know I don't want my own children, or anyone I know to be on the other end of one if these attacks again.
The government need to regulate dogs and their owners so that dogs are always under control when in a public space. Any new policy must have sufficient consequences for non-compliance along with adequate monitoring facilities.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you're concerned about attacks by dogs, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Require dogs in public places to be on a lead at all times: Require dogs in public places to be on a lead at all times
Make all dogs no matter what breed muzzled in public: Make all dogs no matter what breed muzzled in public
Require leads, muzzles and licences for all dogs: Require leads, muzzles and licences for all dogs
Lifetime ban on dog ownership for anyone whose dog attacks a person: Lifetime ban on dog ownership for anyone whose dog attacks a person
We understand that you're concerned about attacks by dogs, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Require dogs in public places to be on a lead at all times: Require dogs in public places to be on a lead at all times
Make all dogs no matter what breed muzzled in public: Make all dogs no matter what breed muzzled in public
Require leads, muzzles and licences for all dogs: Require leads, muzzles and licences for all dogs
Lifetime ban on dog ownership for anyone whose dog attacks a person: Lifetime ban on dog ownership for anyone whose dog attacks a person
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.