you must be the owner of the pet, over 18 years of age and a resident of the United Kingdom
your pet mustn't be less than eight weeks old
your pet mustn't fall under the restrictions of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, Dogs (Northern Ireland) Act 1991 or any changes to those laws
you'll need to have all your pet's details to hand, including their medical history