Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 109591

Responsible Dog Ownership Working Group

Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what role the Responsible Dog Ownership Working Group has in (a) improving animal welfare and (b) improving public safety.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Responsible Dog Ownership taskforce is exploring measures to promote responsible dog ownership across all breeds of dog. The taskforce is considering four themes: educating the public on how to stay safe around dogs, training for both dogs and their o...

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