Laws Directly   Affecting Dog Owners

As a responsible dog owner, it is important for you to meet with the requirements of the law. There are a number of Acts and Orders which all dog owners should be aware of.

Identification

• Control of Dogs Order 1992

This requires that every dog, while in a public place, wears a collar with the name and address of its owner inscribed on it or on a disc attached to it.

If a collar is not worn when out in a public place, the dog may be seized by the police and treated as a stray.

Also the owner, and any person in charge of the dog permitting him to be in a public place without a collar, will each be guilty of an offence and may be prosecuted and fined.

If your dog does stray, you should immediately contact your local dog warden (through the Environmental Health Department at your local council) and the local police station. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows for your dog to be seized and sold or destroyed if unclaimed after a seven day period.

Just-4-Paws takes its responsibilities regarding the law very seriously.

Your dog must be wearing a collar with inscription as described otherwise your dog will not be able to leave the premises.

More info here

http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/information/factsheets/doglaw/presentlaw/