Leads On = Show Respect: Protect Dogs and Owners

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Too many dogs and owners face stress, fear, or injury from uncontrolled off-lead dogs. This petition calls for responsible dog ownership and greater use of leads in shared public spaces. Your dog’s freedom shouldn’t cost another dog’s safety. Leads on = Show Respect.

We are calling for:

* Stronger enforcement of existing dog control laws in public spaces.
* Clearer guidance promoting lead use in shared public areas.
* Increased public awareness that approaching dogs without consent is unacceptable.
* More designated off-lead exercise areas where dogs can run safely without affecting others.
* A culture of respect between dog owners, walkers, families, and vulnerable animals.

Why it was rejected

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

The following petition calls for a similar action:

Make it an offence to allow off-lead dogs to approach dogs on leads
Make it an offence to allow off-lead dogs to approach dogs on leads

Timeline

3 Jun 2026	Petition opened for signatures
2 Jul 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Jul 2026

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