Dogs – Fylde Council

It is against the law to own the certain types of dogs. These are:

Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Braziliero

It’s also against the law to:

Sell a banned dog
Abandon a banned dog
Give away a banned dog
Breed from a banned dog

XL Bully dog ban

Following a concerning rise in attacks…

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Anyone who lives in or visits Fylde knows that our area is blessed with amazing beaches, parks and open spaces. We want those places to be welcoming and safe environments for all, including dog walkers. The council has introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to balance the needs of dog walkers with the rest of the…

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The dog exclusion zone on the amenity beach at St Annes starts Good Friday until 30^th September (inclusive). The amenity beach is located between the slipway for St Annes Lifeboat Station and the northern end of North Promenade Car Park (by the Danfo toilets) extending seaward to the mean low water mark. There is also a seasonal dogs-on-leads restriction for…

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Did you know that your dog could cause a statutory nuisance just by barking and whining? Did you know that you could be taken to court and fined up to £5000 if you did nothing to stop the nuisance? Do you know why your dog barks and how to try…

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The Council has a legal obligation to seize any stray dogs found roaming in the community. The Dog Enforcement Wardens will help you if you lose your dog, but please reduce…

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Where can I walk my dog off a lead?

Any public place except those subject to a dogs on leads by request order, a dogs on leads order, or a dog exclusion order, or by agreement of the owner or occupier of the public place.

Where can I be directed to put my dog on a lead?

The…

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If you find a stray dog, by law, you must either return it to its owner or arrange for the Dog Enforcement Service to deal with the dog. You can inform the council's dog enforcement service of a stray dog by completing the form below. Do not approach a dog if you are unsure whether it…

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