Contact Us
Address:
Guildhall
Telephone:
01743 281000
email:
Dog Warden
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a Dog Warden service?
Yes.
Does the Dog Warden pick up any dog?
Yes, any dog that is straying on public property.
What happens to dogs picked up by the Warden?
If the owner is known, it is returned. If not, the dog is taken to kennels.
Are the stray dogs destroyed?
No, the Council has a non-destruction policy.
Would the Council take my unwanted dog away for me?
No, the Council only takes strays.
Does the Dog Warden pick up dead dogs?
No, the Cleansing Department collects all road casualties.
Will the Dog Warden deal with my neighbour's barking dog?
No, a Technical Officer in Environmental Health will investigate.
Who puts up the Dog Fouling signs?
It is part of the Dog Warden duties.
What do I do about a dog I have found in my front garden?
If you cannot find the owner, contact the Dog Warden's office on 01743 281376
Would the Council find me a dog?
No, the Council is not involved in re-homing of dogs. The Dogs Trust, Roden (01952 770225) and NCDL Hilbrae Kennels (01952 541254) re-home dogs.
Would the Dog Warden help me train my dog?
No, this is not part of the Dog Warden's duties.
Who is responsible for enforcing the 'no fouling bye-laws'?
The Dog Warden and Bye-Laws Officer.