The Dogs Trust is delighted by the news that there will be a  Government consultation to tackle the issue of dangerous dogs.

Bideford has seen an increase in recent years of what are considered dangerous breeds of dog.  The Government has set up a consultation to tackle the issue of harm to humans from dogs which are bred to be aggressive.

Dog owners could be required by law to microchip their dogs and take out third party insurance.

The

Dogs Trust has lobbied the Government about the benefits of compulsory

microchipping over the past year and a recent survey by the Trust shows

that 88% of dog owners would be in favour of such a law.

The

Dog's Trust believe it is not in the interest of dogs or owners to

label 'dangerous breeds' but are lobbying for the introduction of dog

ASBOs (or DOGBOs as the press are dubbing them).  This would place the

responsibility of the a dog's behaviour with the owner rather than a

whole breed of dog.