Dogs and the law
Owning a dog is a large responsibility - not only within your home but also when you are outside walking your dog. View further guidance on the responsible ownership of dogs.
Dogs and the Law
Never allow your dog to stray. You or another responsible person must always be with your dog when it is in a public place. Dogs may be prohibited from certain recreational areas or children's play parks. Please ensure that your exercise your dog in a permitted area.
Legislation
- Under the Control of Dogs Order, 1992, your dog must wear a collar and tag with your name and address on it, outwith your property, even if it has been micro-chipped
- Under the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 it is an offence, for which you may be fined, if you fail to clear up after your dog if it fouls in a public place
- Your dog must always be on a lead when walking beside a designated road - Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
- Tenants need to check legalities of having a dog in your home
- The Local Authority will keep stray dogs for 7 days to allow their owners to claim them, thereafter they can be re-homed or destroyed - Environmental Protection Act 1990