The Kennel Club has a dedicated Public Affairs team committed to campaigning and lobbying across the UK and Europe for canine issues as the voice of dog owners.

Current campaigns:

• Dog Health
  An on-going campaign to improve the health of all dogs
• Puppy Farming
  Campaigning to end the cruel business of puppy farming
• 'Dangerous Dogs'
  Working towards non-breed specific legislation to 'deal with the deed not breed' and put responsibility at the owner’s end of the lead 
• KC Dog and Access
  A national campaign to protect local access for dog walkers
• 'Open for Dogs'
  Encouraging local businesses to welcome dogs through their doors
• Electric Shock Collars
  Campaigning for a ban on the use of electric shock devices
• Compulsory Microchipping
  Promoting compulsory microchipping as part of responsible dog ownership
• Dog Meat
  Campaigning on ending the commercial production and sale of dog meat
• Animal Testing
  Campaigning on decreasing the use of animals in scientific research

Campaign latest:

• Kennel Club response document to government proposals on dog control, tackling dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership
• Wales launch new consultation on dog breeding
• New rules to clamp down on puppy farmers
• Dangerous Dog law heading in right direction
• Dogs – A Healthy Future
• Dog & walker access – the future of English forests
• Dog walkers fight for their right to coastal access
• Northern Ireland passes Welfare of Animals Act
• Government u-turn on Forestry Commission sell-off
• Find out how new EU regulations will affect anyone wishing to travel within Europe with more than five pet dogs at any one time

Useful links: 

• Dogs – A Healthy Future – information and film.
• Issue Statements - the Kennel Club's official position on dog-related matters
• Other Kennel Club campaigns and success stories
• Westminster Dog of the Year held in conjunction with the Dogs Trust
• 'Do you know dog law?' A Kennel Club Information Guide
• The Pet Advisory Committee

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