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Controlling your dog in public

Controlling your dog in public

Advice for dog owners

Last updated: 23 Feb 2024

Contents

The law on controlling your dog
When a dog is out of control
Dog Control Notice
Report an out of control dog
Advice for dog owners

You can get advice on responsible dog ownership from:

National Dog Warden Association (Scotland)
Scottish SPCA
The Kennel Club

Report an out of control dog

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