Dog owners warned of potential £5,000 fine over little-known collar law

If you have a dog, you'll know that the thought of them going missing is a terrifying prospect. Because of this, owners must take all the necessary precautions to ensure they can be identified if they do run off.

The Control of Dogs Order 1992, which is a law in Scotland and England, states that dog collars must sport the owner's address too - including a postcode. Telephone numbers can be useful too, Yorkshire Live reports. Dog owners should also make sure that their pets are microchipped. Details of the owner of every dog must be registered with an authorised database, and puppies should be microchipped by the breeder before going to their first home.

Top Trending Stories Today A spokesperson for 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.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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