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Article Snippet:
When the government’s ban on XL Bullies came in, it unleashed a tsunami of panic, passion, and poorly informed social media hot takes. Secure dog field owners were caught in the crossfire – unsure whether they were the saviours in this situation, enforcers of restrictions, whether to accept muzzled bookings, or just quietly close the gate and hope it all blew over.
Fast forward and the dust has mostly settled. What we’re seeing now is a more measured (dare we say…grown-up?) understanding from responsible XL Bully owners. Many now recognise that their personal circumstances and lifestyle choices – however frustrating the law may feel – don’t override the responsibilities and risks faced by the businesses they want to use.