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18/08/2025

𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬⁣

Regulatory loopholes allow commercial dog services to operate without appropriate licensing by exploiting definitional ambiguities between ‘daycare’ and ‘dog walking’, while dog trainers remain entirely unregulated.

We’re calling on DEFRA to:⁣
✅ Introduce licences for ALL dog professionals.⁣
✅ Carry out proper inspections before approving services.⁣
✅ Set clear rules for dog welfare, safety, and transport.⁣
✅ Improve enforcement and public awareness of licensing requirements

📧 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣
- Copy the text in the comments⁣
- Paste it into a new email.⁣
- Add your name, location, and if you can, your own story of any bad experiences.⁣

Send it to 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠@𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐮𝐤

Your voice matters. The more of us that speak up, the more chance we have of changing the law to protect dogs from harm. ⁣

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥! 📨 ⁣

15/08/2025

My favourite cleaning product 🫧 is of course the universal cleaner from Ingenious Probiotics 🤌🏻

I use it all over the house and outdoors and being enriched with probiotic bacteria, I know this product is going to be working double time to keep my house not only clean but protected from bacteria for longer! 🧽

I recommend this product to everyone, but particularly those with pets or young children as they are often more exposed to the dangers of VOCs ⚠️

Ingenious Probiotics sell a huge range of probiotic enriched products on their website, not just for cleaning but also to use on your pet. Their dental spray and shampoo are two strong favourites here👌🏻

Don't forget to use the code RIVER10 to get 10% off your order - I don't earn commission on sales.

My stories the other day about collars started a lot of conversations! So here's what I recommend instead: harnesses ✅Sw...
13/08/2025

My stories the other day about collars started a lot of conversations! So here's what I recommend instead: harnesses ✅

Swipe to learn how to choose the right harness for the best health and training outcomes 🐾

A huge thank you to for her contributions to this post 🦴

10/08/2025

Huge well done to Marcia from Lancashire Canine Academy for going on Capital radio to discuss some of the things to look out for when choosing a daycare 👏🏻

It's great that this story is getting national attention, and more dog owners can be better educated about the dangers of daycare, when they're not properly ran.

07/08/2025

For some reason 👀 a lot of people seem to be looking for a dog walker right now! Watch this reel for 5 tips on how to find a good dog walker 🐾 do your due diligence, ask questions, and trust your gut 🙏🏻

07/08/2025

More Balanced trainers wisdom 😜🤣

This is absolutely wonderful news! If Marcia is able to find the right person and reopen her daycare, would you be inter...
07/08/2025

This is absolutely wonderful news! If Marcia is able to find the right person and reopen her daycare, would you be interested in a place? Comment on her post!

📣 Potential Reopening of LCA Doggy Daycare – Register Your Interest

In light of the recent closure of a local doggy daycare and the reduction in hours at another, we’ve been approached by several owners asking if we’d consider reopening our own.

At this stage, we’re simply exploring the possibility. While nothing is confirmed, we want to gauge genuine interest from our community.

If we move forward, the daycare would be overseen by myself to ensure it meets LCA’s high welfare and training standards. However, we would also be looking to recruit the right experienced and qualified person to manage the day-to-day operations.

If you’d be interested in a space for your dog or would like to be kept in the loop, please comment below or send us a message.

Your feedback will help shape the decision. 🐾

05/08/2025

Looking for a day care? Watch this reel first, so you know what to look out for 🙏🏻

Choosing the right daycare can make all the difference to your dog’s behaviour and wellbeing. Here are 5 things to check, based on UK welfare standards and licensing laws 🐾

Other very important considerations which should be the very bare minimum:
- licensing
- insurance
- staff being trained on canine first aid

Bodhi has been showing off around town 🥰😍
05/08/2025

Bodhi has been showing off around town 🥰😍

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05/08/2025

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Revocation of dog day care licence for K9 Kingdom

Statement from Councillor Melissa Fisher, Deputy Leader of the Council

On Friday 1st August 2025, Hyndburn Borough Council revoked a dog day care licence for K9 Kingdom, operating at Heys Lane Farm, Great Harwood. This action was taken as a result of an on-going investigation involving a number of local authorities across Lancashire.

The decision to revoke the licence was not taken solely in connection with recent social media posts. Officers have independently investigated complaints received about animal welfare together with information gathered during a number of site visits to check compliance with licence conditions.

This revocation took effect upon service of the notice and therefore no dog day care operation should be taking place at Great Harwood with immediate effect.

The revocation of the licence is subject to an appeal period of 28 days should the licence holder wish to challenge the local authority’s decision.

The business is also known to operate at other locations in Lancashire namely Barton, Barrow, Dutton and Pendle, none of which are licensed for the activity of dog day care.
This case continues to be a serious and live investigation with the potential for criminal proceedings for offences. There is also the potential for an appeal of the decision to the first-tier tribunal, and therefore officers cannot discuss specific matters in relation to their evidence or this case. Council officers were satisfied that grounds for revocation of the licence in accordance with Regulation 15 of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 were met.

If you have any concerns regarding the treatment of your animal, you can report this to the Council by emailing [email protected] and an officer will respond to you.

A public register for animal welfare licensing is available on the Council website here

https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/download/public-register-for-animal-welfare-licensing/

04/08/2025

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝟗 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦⁣

We are writing to inform you that the Dog Daycare license of K9 Kingdom has officially been 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 as of 01/08/25 by Hyndburn Council, following a full scale investigation into multiple concerns raised over the running of the business. ⁣

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has stood beside us in advocating for the welfare and well-being of the local pooches using their facilities.⁣

Your unwavering support through your messages of thanks, and evidential contributions has been instrumental in driving meaningful change. Together, we’ve shown that when a community unites around a just cause, real accountability and progress is possible.⁣

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you. ⁣

While this outcome may bring a range of emotions, please understand that our actions were solely driven by the shared priority we hold: protecting the dogs who could not speak up for themselves.⁣

Thank you to everyone who supported us.⁣

Signed,⁣
Wilder Walks⁣
Walks and Paws⁣
The Canine Company ⁣
Ribble Valley Pet Services ⁣
Skye's Adventures ⁣
Goldy & Spot Wilpshire Dog Walkers ⁣
A Passion for Pets ⁣
Tails & Trails⁣
Daley Dogs⁣
Jess' Barking Buddies⁣
Take the Lead- Darwen⁣
Tailored to you- pet services⁣
Lynne's Waggywalkies⁣
The Dog Man⁣
Chewing with River⁣
Lancashire Canine Academy⁣
Round our way dog walking services⁣
Wags ‘N’ Woofs ⁣
Dog training by Mark⁣
Mandy’s mutts⁣
S & J pet Services⁣
Lu’s canine and equine service⁣
Dilli & Dalli dog walking⁣
Burnley dog boarding and grooming⁣
Walks for paws⁣
Kiki’s dog walking and pet services⁣
Paws on the go dog walking and pet services

https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/download/public-register-for-animal-welfare-licensing/?wpdmdl=62139&refresh=689095b21bfaf1754305970

It's been an emotionally draining week, but there's been some bloody amazing moments ♥️From the start of my Maid of Hono...
03/08/2025

It's been an emotionally draining week, but there's been some bloody amazing moments ♥️

From the start of my Maid of Honour duties for , to some banging breakfasts, doggy playdates, moving and fuelling my body ans celebrating a Distinction on my latest Nutrition qualification 🙏🏻

Tomorrow is a new week, and it's time to smash it 💪🏻

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