KC Dog and Access

KC%20Dog%20logoLaunched at Crufts in 2006, the Kennel Club’s KC Dog is a free-to-join campaign that helps to promote and protect dog owners’ rights by keeping members informed about dog-related issues in their area.

Dog Control Orders
Section 6 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Dog Control Orders) enables local authorities to implement the following restrictions, known as dog control orders:

  • The fouling of land by dogs and the removal of dog faeces
  • The keeping of dogs on leads
  • The keeping of dogs on leads by direction
  • The exclusion of dogs from land
  • The number of dogs which a person may take on to any land

Failure to comply results in a fixed penalty fine.

How does KC Dog work?
Councils must consult with the public on dog control orders prior to their introduction. KC Dog aims to alert local dog walkers to consultations taking place in their local areas to ensure that that they can have their say.

We campaign for dogs to enjoy maximum access to the UK’s open spaces in return for responsible ownership. We therefore look to work with councils to discuss problems and possible solutions to avoid the introduction of dog control orders. We have also produced a wallet-sized ‘Walkies’ guide to walking your dog in the English and Welsh countryside.

What can I do?

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