Question reference: S6W-15923
- Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 13 March 2023
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 15 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering introducing legislation to require professional dog walkers to hold a licence.
Answer
The Scottish Government plans to consult on extending the animal licensing framework introduced in 2021 to a number of animal care services, including commercial dog walking. We expect to launch a public consultation on our proposals in early summer this year.