One dog story has rightly dominated the headlines over the last few weeks – the tragic death of a little girl following an attack by a family member’s dog. My heartfelt condolences go to Ellie’s parents for their terrible loss.

This incident has once again opened the debate on the Dangerous Dogs Act. The position of Dogs Trust on this matter is clear – it is the deed and not the breed which should be punished. And we also want to see more emphasis on the punishment of those humans who encourage their dogs to be aggressive or who breed dogs for fighting.

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