Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Bring back a Dog Licence
Closed
1,168 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the current debate on specific dog breeds and the demands to ban and destroy them is wrong. We believe the issue is not dogs, but incapable and dangerous owners.
A return to a dog licence scheme would ensure not just anyone can own a dog and these could be removed for those who commit cruelty, neglect or put the public in dangerous situations. To own a dog of certain breeds (XL Bully etc) would require extensive training for a license to be approved.
Timeline
| 18 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,168
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
18 Sep 2023
Closed
18 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.