Make keeping dogs on leads in public spaces mandatory
Ban dogs walking around freely in public. Make adults, children and dogs being walked safe from harm and stress.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 08 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750056
- 27 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
The current regulation "Under control" gives a false sense of security and can be interpretable. Dogs are animals that strongly respond to instincts, which can result in danger for adults, children, and other dogs. Nothing can effectively stop a dog from behaving aggresively or making others feel threatened (under control) except from a physical restraint. Dogs without leads cause unnecessary distress or injury to dog owners who have actual control over their dogs, by keeping them on leads.