Environmental workers in Queensferry and Kirkilston are now being trained to help enforce new legislation to make people more responsible for the actions of their dogs.
The Control of Dogs Act 2010 gives the city council powers to work alongside dog owners to try and resolve or find a solution to reported issues by members of the public.
However, if a owner fails to control or resolve the situation following a warning, a notice will be issued to try to solve the matter before court action is required.
The dog is classed as out of control if its behaviour gives rise to an individual or the safety of another animal is compromised.
If the dog owner fails to comply with the notice or is to be found in breach of an order they will be convicted and could face a fine of up to £1000.
In the most serious cases the court can order for the dog to be put down but that is usually if the dog is considered dangerous.
Crackdown on bad dog owners
Fri, 19 Aug 2011
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