Dogs Trust Opposes Dangerous Dogs Act

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog charity is against the breeding of fighting-dogs. They are supporting a new law to stop breeders of such dogs that cause harm to the public and other innocent and weaker pets .

According to the Trust, a dog attack occurs due to the dog’s training, upbringing and environment . It further adds that dog owners should be encouraged to be responsible owners, regardless of the breed of dog.

The Trust said that there is a need to change the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA). They said that the act should point to the ‘deed not breed’ of a dog; to adequately deal with aggressive or dangerous dogs based on the actions of a dog rather than its breed.

It is very sad that many people see aggressive dogs as macho and continue the abhorrent illegal practice of training dogs for fighting. An amnesty will do nothing to prevent this, as it might lead to the unnecessary death of many beloved family pets simply based on their breed, regardless of their behaviour.

The DDA should impose restrictions to control dog owners. The restrictions could impose the use of leads and/or muzzles where necessary, training, rehabilitation of the dog, keeping the dog under control in public places and to discourages any inappropriate aggression. Furthermore, an adequate punishment should be given when the rules are not followed.