Dogs are often considered man’s best friend and their numbers certainly rose as a top choice of pet during the coronavirus lockdowns. But while our canine friends may be the perfect walking companions, what should you do if your dog attacks, or is attacked, by another dog, and what are your rights in this situation?
Puppy sales were estimated to have reached an all-time high in 2020, with experts claiming that 34 per cent of UK households had at least one dog last year, LancsLive reports. According to the Government, it’s against the law to allow your dog to be dangerous or out of control anywhere such as in a public place, in private, as in a garden or a house, or even in its owner’s home, and this applies to all dogs.
A dog is considered "dangerously out of control" if it injuries someone or makes someone worried that it might injure them. If a dog attacks someone’s animal, or if an animal owner fears being injured if they try to intervene to stop your dog attacking their animal, a court could decide your dog is dangerously out of control. It’s also worth noting as well that a farmer does have the right to kill your dog if it is worrying their livestock.
