Dogs and the law

[Feverfew]

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As there have been a few posts about the control of dogs around livestock and other dogs and domestic pets, I thought this reminder about how the law relates to dogs might be useful:
Controlling your dog in public

It's particularly important to know that someone does not have to be injured by your dog for the dog to be classed as 'dangerously out of control'.

If a person believes that they could be injured, or is worried they may be injured, then your dog could be considered as being 'dangerously out of control' and reported to the police.

Be careful out there!

 

[JoanneF]

I think at this time of year too, a lot of people don't realise that (a) sheep are often pregnant and (b) the stress of a dog chase can cause the ewe to abort.

So the damage might not be immediately obvious, but to the farmer it could have a serious impact.

 

[Feverfew]

I think at this time of year too, a lot of people don't realise that (a) sheep are often pregnant and (b) the stress of a dog chase can cause the ewe to abort.

So the damage might not be immediately obvious, but to the farmer it could have a serious impact.

Yes, really good point Joanna. Cows are pregnant at this time of year too, and they can get really upset if they encounter dogs.

 

[JudyN]

Thank you @Feverfew

We have a section on dogs and the law here: Legal Information for Dog owners Would you be happy for me to move this thread to that section?

 

[Feverfew]

Happy for it to be moved if you think that's best - I put it here as I thought more people would see it, because it is directed at people who are not necessarily looking for threads about the legal implications of owning a dog.

 

[JudyN]

Happy for it to be moved if you think that's best - I put it here as I thought more people would see it, because it is directed at people who are not necessarily looking for threads about the legal implications of owning a dog.

It's a valid point, though it also depends on how people navigate the forums - I use 'New Posts' and 'view all recent posts' so see posts from across the whole forum. And if it's in the right section, it'll be more easily found in future.