Dog wardens

The Dog Warden Service operates a non-destruction policy. All unclaimed strays are re-homed unless they are too sick to save or are vicious.

The staff are all very experienced in dog related issues and will be happy to help with your queries. If we don't know the answer we will know someone who does.

Strays

Make sure that you know where your dog is at all times:

If you should lose your dog contact the dog warden immediately.

The law requires your dog to wear a collar and tag at all times.

Responsible Ownership

Do:

• Train your dog in basic obedience - a trained dog = a happy dog and a happy owner.
• Worm your dog regularly, about every four months. Your vet will advise on the best product to use. Puppies and bitches with a litter will need to be wormed more frequently - again your vet will advise.
• Clean up after your dog.
• Keep your dog on a lead at all times whilst on a public highway.
• Make sure that your dog has a collar and tag.
• Think carefully before you buy a dog or give a home to a stray. They are expensive! We will be happy to give advice, supply telephone numbers of breed clubs and rescue centres.
• Make sure you know what the law requires of you.
  

Do not:

• Allow your dog to foul public places.
• Allow your dog to stray.
• Leave your dog at home for long periods - they may bark and upset your neighbours or become destructive.
• Buy a puppy from a puppy farm.
• Allow your dog to run out of control in public places.
• Buy a puppy or dog as a present for someone unless you are sure that they want the responsibility and never at Christmas.

Education

The dog warden service is available to give talks and presentations to schools, community groups, parish councils and tenants associations.

To find out more, contact our Dog Warden Team.

Page last reviewed 16 Sep 2008