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Asked by Dr Ben SpencerConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 25 November 2024UIN 14802

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to regulate professional dog walkers.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Professional dog walkers must comply with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and other relevant legislation, such as welfare in transport regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, and any public liability or other insurance policy requirements.

The Government has no current plans to regulate professional dog walkers. The Canine and Feline Sector Group has published best practice guidance to assist dog walkers which can be found here: https://www.cfsg.org.uk/.

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