Police Scotland warn of penalties as dog attacks on livestock increase

DOG owners have been warned to take care walking their animals in the countryside after incidents of attacks or worrying of livestock rose 20% last year.

Simon Ovenden, policy adviser at Scottish Land and Estates, said: “The increase in attacks on livestock by dogs is a disturbing occurrence at a time when there have been increased awareness campaigns on this issue and penalties to deal with such incidents have never been tougher. “This has, however, proven to be the period when the risk of livestock worrying and attacks is at its greatest and there can be no complacency on the part of dog owners as to the risks posed in our countryside.”

Inspector Jordan Low of Police Scotland said: “As we approach the Easter break, we want people to enjoy the countryside but to do so in a safe and responsible manner. “Police Scotland through Sparc is committed to working with its partners to increase public awareness of the legislation to protect livestock from dog attacks and irresponsible dog owners will be prosecuted.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.

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