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A government committee has supported the introduction of tougher penalties for dog owners who do not keep their pets under control.
A silhouetted man and dog. (photorant/Flickr)
Under the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill, introduced by Christine Grahame MSP, local authorities could force owners to keep dogs on leads in public places and attend dog control training classes. Failure to comply with the regulations would land owners with a fine of up to £1,000.
Local Government and Communities Committee Convener Duncan McNeil MSP said:
“We welcome this Bill that will ensure owners who allow their dogs to be out of control and a danger to the public are penalised.”
“While the Committee is in support of the Bill, concerns were expressed that the costs to local authorities of implementing the dog control notice regime would be higher than is envisaged in the Bill. We have therefore asked Christine Grahame to respond to these concerns.”
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