The Kennel Club campaigns

We monitor and respond to individual public space protection order proposals that seek to restrict dog access to our public spaces.

We are opposed to the use of dogs in animal experiments primarily for the benefit of humans and have significant concerns about the use of dogs in regulatory toxicity testing.

Dog meat eating has been traditionally associated to cultural traditions in some Asian countries and falsely linked to myths about health benefits. Find out how you can help.

We are against the use of any negative training methods or devices. This includes electric shock collars (ESCs).

New owners need to choose the right puppy and breeder, and then ensure they can provide all what their puppy needs. Find out how to #BePuppywise.

Learn what brachycephalic and BOAS mean and the valuable work we are doing to help improve the health of these increasingly popular breeds.

The Kennel Club believes that dog breeding activities should be regulated and that more breeders should be brought into the licensing regime. Read our Collaboration is Key report.

Learn more about how to travel with your dog after the Brexit. Rules regarding travel to/from Northern Ireland will be different to the rest of the UK.

As cattle are increasingly grazed on public land, it is becoming more difficult for dog owners to avoid conflict with cattle which could result in death or injury when walking in the countryside.

Keeping your details up to date on microchipping databases is a legal requirement and helps to reunite lost pets with their owners.

We have devised a range of resources to get you through December to ensure you and your dog stay happy; from teaching your dog something new, to keeping the kids busy.

During this period of uncertainty for us all, The Kennel Club is here for you and your dog. Find useful information to keep your dog safe during the pandemic.

Compulsory scanning would ensure that no healthy or treatable pet can be euthanised by a vet without having its microchip scanned first, and without permission from its registered keeper.

Breed-specific legislation ignores the role that anti-social behaviour by irresponsible dog owners plays in biting incidents.

Over 2,000 dogs are stolen each year across the United Kingdom. With less than 5% of cases resulting in conviction, we believe penalties need to be harsher.

You should never leave your dog in a parked car on a warm day. They can become dehydrated, develop heat stroke or even die.

The Kennel Club supports a Bill to establish rights to keep dogs in domestic accommodation.

Dog walkers account for half of all visits to the UK’s outdoors, with many passionate about walking their pets in a safe and responsible way.

Livestock worrying under UK law covers attacking or chasing livestock. Find out how you can help to reduce livestock attacks.

We work with breed health co-ordinators, working groups and partners in a variety of ways.

The post-lockdown guide. To help owners to navigate the ‘new normal’, we have brought together the key information you need to know.

Importing puppies raises concerns about animal welfare and exploitation, including transporting conditions, puppy farming and smuggling.

With around 40% of the UK's dogs being scared of fireworks, owners often need to plan ahead to keep their dog calm ahead of Bonfire Night.

Commercial third party sales are banned across Great Britain. After years of campaigning, we are incredibly pleased to welcome this progress.