BSL POLICY
(Breed Specific Legislation)
***NEW LEGISLATION 2024 - Banned Breeds and the Dangerous Dogs Act including XL Bullies and Type Dogs***
Considering the government's recent announcement to place XL Bully type dogs on the DDA (Dangerous Dog Act), we have developed our policy to include covering dogs on the DDA.
It is a condition precedent to liability that for any dog which is a banned breed under the dangerous dogs act 1991 and/or as subsequently amended within the united kingdom the following guidelines are strictly adhered to whilst the dog is in your care, custody or control and whilst using our field/s.
Below is the link for the Governments official definition of an XL Bully Dog:
We will hire out our private fields for an XL Bully ( or those of type) Dog on the following basis:
1. The dog is registered with the index of exempted dog (IED) and a copy of the life certificate is obtained and provided to us.
2. A copy of the public liability insurance certificate for the dog is obtained and provided to us.
3. The dog handler ratio is 1:1 with their handler always unless with other dogs from the same household
4. The dog is Neutered – in line with Government Rules
5. The dog is Micro Chipped
6. The field is private property with no public access passing through
7. The field is securely fenced so the dog cannot escape
8. The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled until the gate is shut – you may drive into the field, close and lock the gate prior to releasing your dog from the car.
9. You can remove the lead and muzzle once inside the secured field.
10. The dog is put back on a lead, muzzled and put back in the car before opening the gate to leave the field
11. If the household has more than 1 dog, they can come to the field together as long as they have a minimum of 1 handler. All dogs leads and muzzles can be removed once in the field including the XL Bully
12. If there are dogs from different households, the banned breed will need to always remain muzzled and on a lead with a 1:1 handler