Dog Owners Issued Fresh £500 Fine Warning as New Change Starts This Week

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New powers allow councils to issue dog-control penalties up to £500, depending on local PSPO restrictions and enforcement policies.

The Maximum Fine Has Risen Fivefold

The Change Started on 29 June

It Applies in England and Wales

No New Blanket Dog Offence Was Created

Dog Fouling Is the Main Warning

Other Dog Rules Can Also Be Covered

Councils Do Not Have to Charge £500

Restrictions Vary Between Locations

Exemptions Can Still Apply

Ignoring a Notice Can Lead to Court

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Dog owners and walkers across England and Wales face a significantly higher potential penalty after new enforcement powers took effect on 29 June 2026. Councils can now issue Fixed Penalty Notices of up to £500 for breaches of certain local dog-control rules.

The change has prompted alarming headlines, but it does not impose an automatic £500 charge on every offence or create a completely new national dog-walking law. The amount and circumstances still depend heavily on each council’s local restrictions.

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