The Dog Law Handbook is a practical guide which draws together the considerable and diverse body of law relating to dogs and their activities. The first section of the work comprises a narrative summary of the law. This is followed by sections containing the fully annotated, consolidated text of relevant primary and secondary legislation and government circulars.

Aimed at all of those whose work involves them with dog law, including local authority dog wardens and legal departments, and the police, as well as organisations such as kennels and dog clubs.

The book first provides a summary of the law, with footnotes enabling readers who wish to do so to refer to the statutory materials set out the later parts
Draws together into one volume the large and diverse body of law relating to dogs and their activities then sets out the consolidated text of all the relevant legislation and government circulars, with full expert annotations
Outlines the law relating to the ownership, theft, and sale of dogs
Details owners’ responsibilities under the strict liability and negligence rules
Deals with nuisances, byelaws and hygiene regulations
Looks at dogs and diseases, dangerous dogs, and guard dogs
Covers dogs on the road, trespassing dogs, and stray dogs
Deals with dog welfare issues, including killing and injuring dogs, and boarding and breeding kennels - and discusses enforcement powers, prosecutions and post-conviction powers
Looks at various miscellaneous areas, such as performing dogs, dogs and game, and the import and export of dogs

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The Dog Law Handbook

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