Dog ownership and responsibilities.

We have had reports recently that dogs have been allowed to roam streets causing fear and anxiety to local communities.

Could I please make you aware of the following:

It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere, such as:

In a public place

In a private place, for example a neighbour’s house or garden including the owner’s home.

The law applies to all dogs.

Some types of dogs are banned.

Your dog is considered dangerously out of control if it:

Injures someone

Makes someone worried that it might injure them

A court could also decide that your dog is dangerously out of control if either of the following apply:

It attacks someone’s animal

The owner of an animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal.

A farmer is allowed to kill your dog if it’s worrying their livestock.

Message Sent By
Emyr John
(DPP, Police Constable, NPPT Mid Ceredigion)