Better Lives for Banned Breeds

20/02/2024

05/02/2024

MEDICAL INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR XL BULLYS!!!

I called them myself today and they ARE in fact offering insurance for XLs. The lovely lady on the phone even said “it’s not the breeds fault so they are choosing to offer lifetime cover”
Give them a call on 0333 030 1000

31/01/2024

⏰ If you own an XL Bully type dog, this is your last chance to apply for a Certificate of Exemption. The deadline is noon tomorrow (31st January) and from 1st February, it will be illegal to own an XL Bully type without one. Apply directly online here 👉 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-certificate-of-exemption-to-keep-an-xl-bully-dog

To apply, owners must have third party public liability insurance which we offer through our Companion Club. Please be aware that we are currently incredibly busy responding to enquires about Companion Club so there may be a delay if you’re contacting us by phone. We are doing our best to help as many people as we can but we recommend you sign up online if you can. If you have any questions about Companion Club, you may find this information helpful https://bit.ly/3Sfc4h7

We are here to support owners through this and all of our current advice can be found here 👉 www.dogstrust.org.uk/xlbullyinfo

Image description: Text-based graphic that reads: Last chance reminder. XL Bully exemption deadline. Noon on 31st January 2024.

27/01/2024

Loving this! Holiday let’s that are welcoming our XL families ❤️

I’m definitely going to look to book some of these 😍😍

There are still numerous dog friendly holidays that welcome XL bullies. Take a look at these fabulous XL Bully friendly destinations.

19/01/2024

We welcome XL Bullies to our pool this year 🐾💕

But must follow the below rules as advised by our insurance company and government laws:

1. The dog must be registered with the IED
2. Must have public liability insurance
3. Dog handler ratio 1:1
4. Must be neutered (age appropriate in line with government law)
5. Must be microchipped
6. Must be on lead and muzzled prior to entering the pool enclosure
7. Only attend solo swims which can be shared with dogs from the same household
8. Muzzles & leads may be removed once inside the pool enclosure

14/01/2024

Can you help us, help others?

We receive absolutely no government funding and are balancing our own jobs alongside Bully Boardroom.

As registered and regulated professionals, the information we put out has to be balanced and evidence-based as we have done and continue to do.

We have already done a fair bit, but as the deadline for phase two gets closer, more help will be needed.

If anyone is in the position to help others, we would love to hear from you.

Lacey and Sophie

03/01/2024

01/01/2024

MUZZLES!
Ok so this has been one of our biggest struggles so far
But we had the help of Maddie Ashe & here is what we learned!
Firstly Take your time! A dog with a few days with indoor enrichment is better than either a stressed dog who was forced to wear a muzzle or worse a seized dog for not wearing one!
Maddie’s quote that will stick with me was ‘cheese is life’ & honestly primula squirty cheese tubes are quite LITERALLY in this case a potential a life saver!
So far we’ve not gone outside with it but that’s todays mission. I will walk around the garden with her with it on
At the minute every time she sees it she’s too happy knowing the face cage brings cheese!
It is the cheesy face cage to her lol
It is so awfully I know, just try to find a way to make it fun for them ❤️
Here is Nessa wearing the cheesy face cage yesterday and was the first time we got it done up. Progress right!
This isn’t the right size for her. However, we are waiting on one to be made so working with this in the meantime.
Hope this helps ❤️❤️❤️