Vets Welcome Preventive Approach To Dog Control In Wales
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A preventive approach to dog control that seeks to address an individual dog’s actions before they become a problem is the right way forward in Wales, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA), which today welcomed the publication of the draft Control of Dogs (Wales) Bill.
The Bill, which is now out for consultation, seeks to address dog control problems by:1361 views
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23rd November, 2012 16h36
- Extending the scope of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to make it an offence for a dog to be dangerously out of control anywhere in Wales including private property;
- Amending the Dangerous Dogs Act to make it an offence for a dog to attack certain other animals;
- Making provision for local authorities to serve Dog Control Notices (DCNs) as a preventive measure and encouraging more responsible dog ownership through training.
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