Animal licences - Dorset Council

If you operate a business that boards dogs in kennels, you must apply for a commercial kennels licence.

You'll need a licence if you want to sell animals as pets.

You'll need a licence if you want to run a commercial cattery

You'll need a dog boarding licence if you want to board dogs at your house.

You need to complete this form if you would like to run a dog day care business.

You'll need a dog breeding establishment licence if you want to breed dogs.

You'll need a licence if you want to hire out horses for riding or riding instruction

You'll need a licence if you want to keep and train animals for exhibitions

Find out if you need a zoo licence and how to apply.

Find out if you need a dangerous animals licence and how to apply.

Report concerns about a dog breeder, the welfare of the dogs they're breeding or suspicious adverts selling dogs.

Find out if you need a Primate licence and how to apply.

Use our form to check if someone has the right kind of animal licence.

Information on moving animals and the license you need.