Advice about dogs

You can look at the RSPCA for advice about dogs, including buying a puppy.

You can find out about controlling your dog in public and which dogs are banned on GOV.UK.

If you are worried about a dangerous dog or a dog has attacked you, you should report it to Essex Police on 101.

XL Bully guidance

Guidance for how to register your XL bully and the new rules for owning an XL bully is on the GOV.UK website.

Report a dog on dog attack

If another dog attacks your dog, you can report it to us.

Walking your dog

We have not set a limit on the number of dogs you can walk at one time. However, you need to be able to control your dog when you are out in a public place, however many you are walking.

Dogs and noise

If you have a problem with noise from dogs, you can find out how to report a noise problem.