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Dog ownership and control

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  1. You are here: What is the legal responsibility of a dog owner?
  2. Report a lost, found, or stray dog
  3. Information for owners of lost dogs
  4. What should I do if I think a dog is dangerous, banned, or stolen?
  5. Report a dog fouling problem
  6. Dog walking areas in Rotherham

What is the legal responsibility of a dog owner?

All dogs must by law wear a collar and tag. Failure to do so could result in a fine of upto: £2000.

It is recommended that you only put your contact details on the tag and not the name of the pet, as theives may be able to use this information to pass off the dog as their own pet.

From the 6 April 2016, all dogs over 8 weeks of age must by law be microchipped. Vets and animal charities will be able to microchip yourdog for free or for a small cost. If your dog is microchipped you must also ensure the details are updated, such as your address and contact details, Failure to microchip your dog can result in a fine of: £50

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