Canine Law - Information Guide for dog owners.

Dog Law - Identification:

Control of Dogs Order 1992:

Came into force on 1st April 1992, this order is enforced by local authority officers, not the police.

All dogs on the highway or in a public place must wear a collar with the name and address of the owner inscribed on the collar or on an identity tag attached to the collar.

Dog owners need to be aware that a name tag with just an inscribed telephone number would not be sufficient.

There are some exceptions to this order, including dogs used for emergency rescue work and a dog registered with the Guide Dogs for the Blind, for full exemptions and details see the Control of Dogs Order 1992.

The Abandonment of Animals Act 1960 has been repealed by the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Legislation:

Control of Dogs Order 1992

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