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XL bully owners urged to register before next week’s ban

XL bully owners urged to register before next week’s ban

“Please do not risk leaving it to the last minute if you want to keep your dog, you should register...

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Study raises concerns about ‘pandemic puppy’ training methods

Study raises concerns about ‘pandemic puppy’ training methods

Ninety-seven per cent of owners reported at least one behavioural problem. Owners report using punishment-based training. The majority of ‘pandemic...

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Vets call for tighter control of imported dog diseases

Vets call for tighter control of imported dog diseases

Most infected dogs had either been imported, travelled from overseas, or bred with an imported dog. Organisations say stricter rules...

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Vet groups issue Brucella canis advice for practices

Vet groups issue Brucella canis advice for practices

advice for practices The organisations say that the serological test results should be interpreted with other evidence. Government urged to...

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Government backs new pet abduction legislation

Government backs new pet abduction legislation

The new law means that those convicted of pet abduction could face up to five years in prison, a fine,...

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Cost of dog ownership rises above inflation

Cost of dog ownership rises above inflation

Dogs Trust received over 45,000 relinquishment enquires last year. Costs rose by more than the CPI throughout 2023. The charity...

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