Representing Dog Owners
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Our charitable objective outlines our role in education and developing dog owners and the general public. Whilst lobbying is not expressly a core activity, it is an important role the trust plays. We can only develop and educate dog owners, breeders and the public if legislation and government create an environment where this is possible and an environment where responsible dog owners and dog breeders are not unfairly penalised, due to the irresponsible actions of a minority. We have seen changes in legislation under the previous government which have directly affected dog owners and breeders, including but not limited to; the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act and ban on docking of customarily docked breeds. With a change of national government, and with increased media coverage of dangerous dogs and the anti-dog lobby, it has never been more important that the Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust plays an active role in representing dog owners. The trust has key links with local authorities, and in the next year it is keen to build upon these relationships and increase awareness of the trust amongst authority officials and local Members Of Parliament. The trust was involved in representing dog owners on the local Green Infrastructure Plan.
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  We Consult And Work With National Government (MP's), County Councils & Local Town/Parish Councils, Representing Dog Owners  The Media & Press Team at the Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust works with national, local and social media and newspapers, creating positive dog press and responding to negative or anti dog stories. The Media & Press Team are able to help promoting canine events in Central Bedfordshire including shows, awards and general dog interest stories. Our Media & Press Team make statements, comments and give interviews and photo opportunities. The Press Office is also able to help if you, your dog or your canine event gets negative or anti dog press or needs help handling the media. The Press Office is on call 24 Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week, 365 Days A Year.
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