The Kennel Club is encouraging dog owners to write to their politicians to persuade Government to ban the sale and use of electronic shock collars as part of the proposed Animal Welfare Bill.

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Dog owners in the UK are failing to give their pets enough exercise to maintain even average standards of health and fitness, according to the UK’s vets. A survey of 100 vets and dog owners across the UK conducted by ASDA pet insurance shows that Britain’s dogs are becoming increasingly unfit and their inactive owners are ignoring associated health problems….

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From 3 July a new EU-wide system of passports for pet dogs, cats and ferrets is introduced. The UK was able to offer its experience of running the successful Pet Travel Scheme in the development of the European scheme….

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The Government has released details of the largest change to affect animal welfare in nearly a century. K9 Magazine examines the Animal Welfare Bill and the reaction amongst the pet industry’s leading players…

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The Government has unveiled details of the largest change to affect animal welfare in nearly a century. The Kennel Club has this to say about the draft bill…

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New research reveals hidden dangers for travelling pets with over 5.5 million motorists admitting to letting their pets sit unrestrained on passenger seats and an estimated 1.35 million pet owners thought to have had an accident with their cat or dog on board….

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The welfare of 25,000 hunting dogs can, with the willingness of their owners, be safeguarded, according to a report published by the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW). Simultaneously, a new MORI poll, commissioned by the RSPCA, has found that 88% of the public wants to see the dogs given a second chance at life in the event of a ban…

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The RSPCA has released shocking figures showing that over 38,500 animals were at risk of potential suffering in 2003/2004

The RSPCA’ s statistics detail the true picture of animal welfare concerns across England and Wales - and highlight the urgent need to improve existing legislation which is nearly 100 years old….

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Endal, a Canine Partner dog and his owner Allen Parton have given a thumbs up to a new, more wheelchair accessible train from South West Trains. Here’s what the duo thought of the new 444s….

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The Kennel Club is delighted to announce the launch of its new International Agility Festival. The purpose of this festival is to have an International Competition which promotes British Agility, and to have a National Final for starter and novice dogs in all height categories.

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