It worrying about the welfare of the entire flock.
The Importance of Secure Property and Animal Control
As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your pet is secure and under control at all times. This includes keeping your dog on a lead when walking it, preventing it from escaping or entering neighboring properties. The council emphasizes that secure property and animal control are crucial for the well-being of both humans and animals.
Protecting Livestock from Canine Threats with Effective Enforcement.
The Role of Dog Wardens in Protecting Livestock
Dog wardens play a crucial role in protecting livestock from canine threats. Their primary responsibility is to monitor and enforce laws related to dog ownership and behavior, particularly in relation to livestock. This includes investigating reports of dog attacks on livestock, seizing dogs suspected of wrongdoing, and prosecuting owners who fail to control their pets.
Key Responsibilities of Dog Wardens
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Dog wardens take their responsibilities seriously, and non-compliance with laws and regulations can have severe consequences. Owners who fail to control their dogs or allow them to roam freely may face prosecution, fines, and even the destruction of their pets. Farmers who suffer financial losses due to dog attacks may also bring civil cases against the owners, seeking compensation for their losses.
The Importance of Effective Communication
Effective communication is critical in the role of dog wardens.
This can result in serious injury or death to the animal, and can also lead to financial losses for farmers.
The Importance of Secure Dog Enclosures
Ensuring Public Safety
Dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that their dogs are not a threat to public safety. This includes keeping their dogs secure in their property to prevent them from escaping and causing harm to others. According to the Dog Welfare Act 2006, dog owners are required to take reasonable care to ensure that their dogs do not pose a risk to public safety. The council’s Dog Control and Animal Welfare team works closely with local farmers and landowners to monitor and enforce dog control measures. The team also provides education and support to dog owners on how to keep their dogs secure and prevent livestock worrying.*
The Consequences of Livestock Worrying
Financial and Emotional Impact
Livestock worrying can have serious consequences for farmers and landowners. Not only can it result in the death or injury of livestock, but it can also lead to financial losses due to the cost of veterinary care and replacement animals. In addition to financial losses, livestock worrying can also have an emotional impact on farmers and landowners, causing stress and anxiety.
The financial cost can be substantial with the loss of valuable stock, veterinary care, abortions in attacked and frightened animals.
The Prey Drive Instinct
A Natural Response
Dogs have an innate prey drive instinct, which is a natural response to the sight, sound, and smell of small animals. This instinct is deeply rooted in their evolution as a species, where they were bred to hunt and chase prey to survive. The prey drive instinct is not limited to specific breeds, but rather is a universal trait among dogs.
The Importance of Keeping Your Dog Secure
Keeping your dog secure is not just a matter of personal responsibility, but also a matter of public safety. Dog Wardens in Derry City and Strabane District Council are taking a proactive approach to ensuring that dog owners are aware of the risks associated with their pets and the importance of keeping them under control. The main reason for this is that dogs can cause significant damage to livestock, which can result in financial losses for farmers and the loss of valuable animals. Additionally, dogs can also pose a threat to human safety, particularly in rural areas where dogs may be more likely to encounter livestock.