do you love your dog he could put you in jail
May 18, 2014 7:18:48 GMT
Post by Admin on May 18, 2014 7:18:48 GMT
Dog owners warned of jail threat if their pets jump up in their own homes to greet visitors
Previous laws only protected people against attacks in public places
However new rules make owners liable even on private properties
Owners can be prosecuted even if person only feels threatened
Under new rules dog owners are liable even on private property and people can prosecute even if they only feel threatened (file pic)
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Under new rules dog owners are liable even on private property and people can prosecute even if they only feel threatened
Dog owners could face prosecution if their pet jumps up at a visitor in their own home, an animal welfare charity has warned.
Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act that came into force last week mean owners will be liable if dogs are ‘dangerously out of control’ on any private property. Previously the law applied only to public places.
And allowing a dog to injure a person is now punishable by up to five years in prison, up from a previous maximum of two years.
The new rules – designed to protect postmen – mean every owner will need to reassess their dog’s behaviour, according to Clare Williams of the National Animal Welfare Trust.
would you go to jail for your dog what if a police dog bites you when your just passing in the street
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2631482/Pet-owners-warned-jail-threat-dogs-jump-greet-visitors-homes.html#ixzz3236dQJry
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Previous laws only protected people against attacks in public places
However new rules make owners liable even on private properties
Owners can be prosecuted even if person only feels threatened
Under new rules dog owners are liable even on private property and people can prosecute even if they only feel threatened (file pic)
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Under new rules dog owners are liable even on private property and people can prosecute even if they only feel threatened
Dog owners could face prosecution if their pet jumps up at a visitor in their own home, an animal welfare charity has warned.
Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act that came into force last week mean owners will be liable if dogs are ‘dangerously out of control’ on any private property. Previously the law applied only to public places.
And allowing a dog to injure a person is now punishable by up to five years in prison, up from a previous maximum of two years.
The new rules – designed to protect postmen – mean every owner will need to reassess their dog’s behaviour, according to Clare Williams of the National Animal Welfare Trust.
would you go to jail for your dog what if a police dog bites you when your just passing in the street
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2631482/Pet-owners-warned-jail-threat-dogs-jump-greet-visitors-homes.html#ixzz3236dQJry
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