Make not walking your dog an animal cruelty issue

In 2018, the Government published a code of practice for the welfare of dogs which sets out practical guidance to help dog owners' comply with the provisions of Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The code contains information on exercising and socialisation. You can find out more about the guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs Compliance with the code can be taken into account when considering animal welfare offences. The government also has powers under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to introduce regulations for “promoting the welfare of animals”.