Dangerous Dogs

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, it is an offence to allow a dog of any breed to be dangerously out of control in a public place.

If you have concerns regarding a dangerous dog, please contact Brent Environmental Health and tell us:

• where and when the dog was last seen
• what the behaviour of the dog was
• a description of the dog i.e. breed, size, colour, distinguishing features
• any known information regarding the owner
   
  

Banned Types

Four types of dog were also banned under this act: 

• the Pit Bull Terrier

• the Japanese tosa

• the Dogo Argentino

• the Fila Brasileiro

If you believe you own one of these types of dog or know of the whereabouts of one of these types of dogs, please contact us or the Police Status Dog Unit on 0208 247 5462 or email: statusdogs@met.police.uk

If you are a responsible owner, an application can be made to the Courts requesting you to be able to legally keep your dog providing you agreed to abide by some strict rules. These include having your dog neutered, microchipped, having your dog on a lead and muzzled at all times whilst out and having your dog insured. If you are successfully accepted onto the register, but are later found not abiding by one or all the restrictions, your dog could be seized. However, the Courts can turn down such applications.
 
If you own a banned breed which is not on the exemption register, you are breaking the law and the dog could be seized and you prosecuted under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

Pet on pet incidents  

If you pet has been injured by another persons pet, please contact Brent Environmental Health with:

• information regarding where and when the incident occurred
• a description of the attacking dog and owner
• the circumstances surrounding the event
• any known information regarding the offending owner i.e address, car registration

Pet on person incidents

If you or another person have been injured by a dog, this becomes a criminal matter and the local Police need to be contacted to take the matter further.

If no injury occurred but there was reasonable fear to the person to believe an incident may occur, please contact us.