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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must appoint specially trained officers - called Authorised Officers - who deal with dogs that are behaving dangerously or causing problems. These officers can issue Dog Control Notices, which tell owners what steps they must take to keep their dog under control, like using a lead or getting training. The council then checks that the owner follows the rules.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA)
Police Scotland
Standards and frameworks
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