Dangerous Dogs & The Law

Introduction

Since the Pandemic, there has been a 26% increase in dog attacks. Hospital admissions have risen and 11 people died between from dog bites between Jan 2022 and Dec 2023. These figures continue to rise and attract significant media interest.

XL bullies will be added to the banned breed types listed under Dangerous Dogs Act by 31 December 2023. From 1 February 2024 it became illegal to own an XL bully type without a certificate of exemption. It is therefore expected that seizures of suspected dangerous dogs will increase. It follows that legal cases involving dangerous dogs will also increase.

This virtual classroom seminar is designed to provide practical assistance on how to deal with cases involving the seizure of dogs and management of cases involving dangerous dogs.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• What is a dangerous dog?
• Powers of seizure by enforcement authorities
• Ownership requirements of a dangerous dog, practical examples
• A review of the legislation regarding dangerous dogs to include case studies
• XL Bullies - impact of change

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.