Dog attacks

Have you been attacked by a dog? View our victim of dog attack information sheet. 

Or has your dog attacked someone? View our owner information sheet.

How to prevent your dog attacking people and animals

As a dog owner, you are legally responsible for how your dog behaves.

  • Never allow your dog to wander unsupervised
  • Install secure fencing and regularly check it
  • When out keep your dog on a leash
  • You may only exercise your dog off the leash in designated dog exercise areas, however, you are still fully responsible for the control and behaviour of your dog.

View our information sheet on how to prevent dog attacks on livestock.

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