The fine for a dog not wearing an ID tag in a public place can be up to £5,000 in the UK, as it is a legal requirement under the Control of Dogs Order 1992.🐕🦺
This law mandates that all dogs must wear a collar with the owner's name and address on it, even if the dog is microchipped. 🥇
Legal requirements and penalties
Requirement: It is a legal requirement in the UK for dogs in public places to wear a collar with the owner's name and address engraved or written on a tag. A telephone number is not legally
required but is highly recommended.
Penalty: Not complying with this law can result in a fine of up to £5,000. 😩
Exemptions: This rule does not apply to certain working dogs, such as guide dogs and police dogs. 🐶
Why ID tags are important
Lost pets: A significant number of pets without ID tags are never reunited with their owners.
Quick identification: An ID tag allows for quick identification and contact with the owner of a lost or stray dog. 🐾
Microchip: Even if your dog is microchipped, they must still wear an ID tag in public.
Red Dingo personalized ID tags are if the highest quality and guaranteed readable engraving for life, will never rust or corrode.
K9 Training & Behaviour is an official distributor for Red Dingo pet ID tags.
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