Dangerous Dogs Act

The Dangerous Dogs Act

The popularity and Importation of more 'Dangerous breeds' of dogs into the UK often regarded as 'Status Dogs' (largely kept by irresponsible owners) increased the number of both dog-on-dog attacks and dog-on-human attacks, often resulting in devastating and sometimes life-changing injury.

Public concern led to the revision of legislation and an increase in prosecutions. In some cases this led to the destruction of the animal.

In 1991 the Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced, in order to reduce the number of savage attacks, deaths of innocent children, and mainly to phase out the ownership of Pit Bull and Pit Bull-type dogs (Section1).

Section 3 however, deals with ANY DOG dangerously out of control (ON OR OFF THE LEAD) in a public place, whereby a third person has REASONABLE APPREHENSION that injury MAY be caused. This is considered a CRIMINAL offence. If injury is caused, then it is considered an AGGRAVATED offence and DESTRUCTION of the dog can be expected.

Imagine the following scenario…

Should your dog, on or off the lead, jump up at someone and they think they may be injured, under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act that is considered a CRIMINAL offence. Suppose the dog or person then backed away causing a bike or car to swerve and, in doing so, someone is injured, that is an AGGRAVATED offence.

What is particularly concerning in this scenario is that no direct contact took place between the dog and victim.

It was our love of dogs, the safety of the public and our desire to prevent such incidents that led us to start dog training classes.

Our system of teaching and education in the mechanics of dog training often where other methods have failed are testament from many happy owners.

Good instruction will give you the knowledge you need to confidently guide your dog to do what you are asking of it, No matter what size or breed it will help set boundaries that your dog will learn in turn giving you the happy well rounded and safe family pet you want.