Dogs Trust support all dog lovers and offer support to American Bully XL dogs and their owners. 

Today, being 29th January 2024, is the last chance to register your XL Bully.  Please find Dogs Trust practical support and advice articles on their website intended for XL Bully owners – and indeed, to all other breed owners. For the latest information, please read the XL Bully article on the Dogs Trust website. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Your XL Bully is welcome at DogFest.  Please ensure your XL Bully is wearing a muzzle according to the new guidelines as of 29th January '24.  All dog breeds are required to be on lead at DogFest.  We look forward to hosting you at your nearest DogFest. Book your DogFest ticket HERE.

Dispelling the muzzle myth 

Dogs Trust are pro-muzzle and recommend muzzle training for every dog. Why? Because it is fun to train and you never know when you might need it. 

A dog may need to be muzzled for a variety of reasons – perhaps it is to meet the new requirements, as brought in by the Government on 31 December 2023, where all American Bully XL dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public. However, it could also be to avoid a dog eating things off the floor when out for a walk, to help prepare them for a visit to the vet, or because they could be reactive and anxious around other dogs. Quite simply, a muzzle can be for any dog, any size, any breed.  

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Being able to comfortably wear a muzzle is a valuable skill for a dog and the length of time it takes for them to master this can vary. With this in mind, Dogs Trust offer a range of training, from webinars to 1-2-1 sessions, they have expert trainers on hand to answer your questions. To find out more or to book a place, please go to Muzzle Training on the Dogs Trust website.

Ensuring your dog is insured 

From 1 February 2024, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully in England and Wales if you do not have a Certificate of Exemption for your dog. As part of this, you must also have third-party liability insurance against your dog possibly injuring others. 

The Dogs Trust Companion Club offers third-party insurance to all dog owners, including those who have banned breeds and are registered in the Index of Exempted Dogs.  

However, there are also other benefits to signing up to the Companion Club – including unlimited access to VetfoneTM, a 24-hour emergency advice service from veterinary professionals, as well as a 25% discount on Dogs Trust behaviour and training programmes.  

To find out more, go to their Companion Club information on the Dogs Trust website.   

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