Legislation

Question 1

what year did the animal welfare act come into force?

Answer 1

2006

Question 2

what does the animal welfare act cover?

Answer 2

owners and those responsible for domestic animals

Question 3

what does the RSPCA have the power to do under the Animal Welfare Act (2006)?

Answer 3

advise and direct owners before suffering takes place

if this is not followed action can be taken - e.g. prosecution

Question 4

what is stated in section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act (2006)?

Answer 4

duty of care placed on people to ensure that they take reasonable steps in all circumstances to meet the welfare needs of their animals

Question 5

what are the 5 welfare needs outlined in the Animal Welfare Act (2006)?

Answer 5

suitable environment
suitable diet
need to exhibit normal behavior
need to be housed with, or without, other animals
need to be free from pain, suffering, injury or disease

Question 6

what is stated in the Control of Dogs Order (1992)?

Answer 6

any dog in a public place should wear the name and address of the owner either inscribed on the collar or on a disc attached to it

Question 7

what was included in the 2016 amendment made to the Control of Dogs Order (1992)?

Answer 7

all dogs over 8 weeks must be microchipped

Question 8

what does the Dangerous Dogs Act (1992) - breed specific legislation do?

Answer 8

regulates and prohibits the ownership of certain breeds/types of dog

Question 9

what is it illegal to do with a dog included under the Dangerous Dogs Act (1992) - breed specific legislation?

Answer 9

breed, own, sell, buy, gift or abandon any of these dogs without a court exemption

Question 10

what are the 4 specifically controlled breeds of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1992) - breed specific legislation?

Answer 10

Pit Bull Terrier
Dogo Argentinio
Japanese Tosa
Fila Brasilieno

Question 11

what must happen to dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act (1992) - breed specific legislation if they have a court exemption?

Answer 11

neutered
microchipped
insured
muzzled and on a lead at all times in public
kept in a secure location where it cannot escape
tattooed with ID number
closely controlled at all times

Question 12

what will failure to meet demands of Dangerous Dogs Act (1992) - breed specific legislation lead to?

Answer 12

destruction order leading to human disposal of dog

Question 13

what is stated about dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act (1992)?

Answer 13

it is illegal for a dog to be ‘out of control’ or to bite or attack someone
it is also an offense for someone to fear that a dog may bite them (reasonable apprehension)

Question 14

what does the 2014 amendment of Dangerous Dogs Act (1992) cover?

Answer 14

incidents on private property - inside and outside

Question 15

is there a defence if your dog attacks an intruder?

Answer 15

yes if inside the house but not if in the garden

Question 16

is attack of an assistance dog an offense under Dangerous Dogs Act (1992)?

Answer 16

yes

Question 17

is attacking another dog an offense under Dangerous Dogs Act (1992)?

Answer 17

no, unless owner(s) feel they would’ve been bitten if they tried to intervene

Question 18

what rule of the highway code covers driving with animals?

Answer 18

58

Question 19

what is stated in rule 58 of the highway code about driving with dogs?

Answer 19

dogs and other animals should be suitably restrained at all times while they were driving so they don’t cause distraction or injure themselves/passengers if there is sudden braking.

Question 20

what can be used as suitable restraint of dogs in cars?

Answer 20

seatbelt harnesses
pet carrier
dog cage/guard

Question 21

what can you be charged with if you are distracted by your dog while driving?

Answer 21

driving without due care and attention