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Dog walking services

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I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding commercial dog walking services within your jurisdiction. For each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, please provide the following information:

1. Did commercial dog walkers need a licence to operate in your area?

2. If yes to question 1, what was the maximum number of dogs a commercial dog walker could exercise at any one time?

3. If yes to question 1, how many individuals held a current, valid licence to operate as a commercial dog walker in your area?

4. If yes to question 1, were any licenses for commercial dog walkers been revoked? If yes, please provide details of the reason(s) for revoking.

5. If no to question 1, is the authority considering introducing licences for commercial dog walkers in the next 12 months?

Wokingham Borough Council do not issue dog walking licences.

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