Dog owner's face £5,000 fines over misunderstood dog collar law

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Your dog needs to be identifiable in two different ways

Pet experts are warning owners that their dog's collars may be incorrectly labelled – potentially leading to a fine of £5,000. While many may assume that a name and phone number are sufficient when engraving the tag, more information is required to adhere to the Control of Dogs Order 1992.

Telephone numbers can be useful too, should your dog wander off and / or get lost on a stroll, for anyone who finds them to get in contact. If a pet is not wearing a collar and tag, there is a real risk of dog theft by more callous strangers. The crime is sadly on the rise, with 2,290 pups stolen last year according to police figures.

A spokesperson for at dog food brand Harringtons said: “Some owners may consider a name and telephone number sufficient for a dog’s tag – owners may even believe microchipping removes the need for an ID tag. However, the law clearly states that their collar MUST have a tag detailing the owner’s name and address when out in public on dog walks.

 

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