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DEFRA has announced changes to the exemption conditions for dogs registered under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The changes affect XL Bullies, Pit Bull Terriers and other prohibited types on the Index of Exempted Dogs and will come into force later this year.

Northern Ireland Assembly members will debate a motion calling for a ban on shock collars, prong collars, choke chains and other aversive training devices. While the proposal would not immediately become law, it represents a significant step in ongoing discussions around animal welfare and dog training practices in Northern Ireland.

Channel 4’s The Dog Academy stars Victoria Stilwell and Jo Pay have announced a new professional seminar focused on reactive behaviour, puppy resilience and real-world training approaches.

A UK study has found that puppies sold under six weeks, sold without buyers seeing their mother, or owned by first-time owners were associated with a higher number of health disorder groups by 21 months of age.

Greyhound racing is set to be banned in Wales following a Senedd vote, with legislation expected to prohibit the activity after a transition period.

Liability insurance will be removed from Dogs Trust Companion Club membership in 2026 as the charity cites growing financial pressure.