New Dog Ban Rule Coming From November 1 to Protect Children

Children under 12 to be banned from being left alone with dangerous dogs in latest clampdown

Legislation introduced to Parliament today will prohibit leaving children younger than 12 unsupervised with XL bullies and other dangerous dogs across England and Wales. Those who breach the new rules face financial penalties and could have their animals confiscated by authorities.The measures extend current restrictions that apply to owners of exempt dogs from banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.Since February 2024, possessing an XL…

New UK rules for certain dog breeds in June 9 update for owners

The government has announced new safety rules for banned dog breeds including XL Bully types, with measures to protect children at home from November 2026

New dog law for owners in England and Wales with children under 12

The rule starts in November

New XL Bully crackdown as dangerous dogs to be banned from being around children alone

The dangerous dog breed has been responsible for a spate of attacks against children and adults

UK Bans Children Under 12 From Being Alone With 'Dangerous' Dogs Like XL Bullies After Rise in Attacks

Children under the age of 12 will be legally banned from being left alone with dangerous dogs, including XL Bullies, under new UK safety measures aimed at reducing serious attack risks in homes and private settings. The move forms part of a wider tightening of rules around controlled and high-risk dog breeds following a series of reported attacks involving powerful animals. Officials say the change is designed to strengthen child safety protecti…

New dog ban rule coming from November 1 to protect children

The rule will be created through legislation introduced into Parliament