Kennel Club Campaigns

Kennel Club Public Affairs Team at the Conservative Party Conference 2009The Kennel Club campaigns to promote, in every way, the general improvement of dogs. In order to influence the political debate on important canine-related issues, the Public Affairs Team lobbies government departments and representatives at Westminster, the Scottish and European Parliaments, and the Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies.

They also provide information organise the Westminster Dog of the Year event in conjunction with the Dogs Trust.

At present, the Kennel Club is actively involved in the following campaigns:

  • 'Dangerous Dogs' and DDASG
    Working towards non breed specific legislation to 'deal with the deed not breed' and put responsibility at the owner’s end of the lead 
  • Puppy Farming
    Campaigning to end the cruel business of puppy farming
  • KC Dog and Access
    A national campaign to help dog owners protect local access for dog walkers
  • 'Open for Dogs'
    Encourage local businesses to be Open for Dogs
  • Electric Shock Collars
    Campaigning for a ban on the use of electric shock devices

Click here to see other Kennel Club campaigns and success stories

You can also view our campaigns by region – find out what’s happening in Westminster, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Europe.

For the Kennel Club's official position on other dog-related matters, please read our Issue Statements.

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