Dog breeding licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities 2025 Update. (ENG)
DEFRA has recently and quietly updated the statutory guidance for local authorities on dog breeding licensing, effective from 1st April…
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Why Choose our Animal Welfare Act for Dog Breeding CPD Training
If you’re a licensed breeder, a responsible breeder who is committed to achieving DEFRA’s regulations for dog breeding, or a…
Is Deregulation the Answer for Dog Breeding?
Some may argue that the licensing requirements in the UK for breeding dogs are too strict, discourage responsible breeders and…
Will A New Animal Licensing Policy Be Rolled Out Across the UK?
Plymouth City Council is set to introduce a new Animal Licensing Policy on April 1, 2025, raising an important question:…
Are Checklists Enough? The Changing Standards for Licensed Breeders
For licensed dog breeders, record-keeping, policies, and logging activities are more than just administrative tasks—they are essential for compliance with…
How the 2024 Animal Welfare Review Impacts Licensed and Unlicensed Dog Breeders
The 2024 Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018 introduces valuable recommendations…