Petition · past parliament
Dog Ownership Training.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
All dog owners to undergo basic training. Dog Owner Training.
To own certain breeds would require more advanced training.
All dogs to have DNA ancestry testing at the time of being microchipped. This will determine the dogs actual breed.
Reintroduce dog license so all dogs must be registered.
To own certain breeds would require more advanced training.
All dogs to have DNA ancestry testing at the time of being microchipped. This will determine the dogs actual breed.
Reintroduce dog license so all dogs must be registered.
I believe irresponsible dog owners are more to blame for the recent attacks than the actual dogs themselves.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Introduce licences, mandatory training and annual vet visits to own a dog: Introduce licences, mandatory training and annual vet visits to own a dog
Bring back a Dog Licence: Bring back a Dog Licence
Introduce licences, mandatory training and annual vet visits to own a dog: Introduce licences, mandatory training and annual vet visits to own a dog
Bring back a Dog Licence: Bring back a Dog Licence
Timeline
| 19 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Oct 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.