XL Bully and other  banned breeds

Compliance: Owners must follow DEFRA regulations and government guidelines for XL Bully and restricted breed ownership. Additional rules from our insurers apply.

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Guidelines for Dog Owners at Lees Moor Paws:

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1. Handler-to-Dog Ratio:

• If you have more than one dog at home, they can come to the field together with at least one handler.

• Once inside, all dogs, including XL Bully and banned breeds, can be off leads and without muzzles if from the same household.

• If mixing dogs from different households, XL Bully and banned breeds must stay muzzled and leashed, with a 1:1 handler.

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2. Field Sharing:

• Sharing the field with dogs from the same household is allowed under the conditions in item 1.

• XL Bully and banned breeds must stay muzzled and leashed when mixing households.

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3. Muzzle Protocol:

• Wear a muzzle when entering and exiting; remove it only after securely closing the gate.

• Reinstate the muzzle before opening the gates when leaving.

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4. Lead Usage:

• Use leads during entry and exit until securely inside the main field.

• Reverse this process when leaving, with gates securely closed.

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5. Registration and Paperwork:

• Your dog must be registered on the IED and have a certificate of exemption. Must be able to produce documents if requested.

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6. Insurance Obligation:

• Owners must have the correct public liability insurance and must be aged over 16 years old to handle the dog/s.

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7. Neutering and Microchipping:

• Dogs must be neutered and microchipped according to government rules.

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8. Secure Gates:

• Ensure that gates are securely closed during field use.

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9. Additional Compliance:

• Agree to follow any extra rules from our insurers or reasonable requests from Lees Moor Paws in case of an incident.

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10. General Terms and Conditions: 

• Comply with our usual terms and conditions for field use.