Contacts
To report nuisance from barking dogs or dog
fouling ring Environmental Enforcement & Protection
BARK - on 020 8753 1081 or out of hours (noise only)
Borough Action for 020 8748 8588 or email
Responsible K9s. environmentalprotection@lbhf.gov.uk. Borough Action for
BARK is a multi agency group which
proactively tackles irresponsible dog
To report any dog issue in a park contact
Parks Constabulary 020 8740 3417 or email Responsible K9s
BARK
owners. parksconstabulary@lbhf.gov.uk.
BARK includes representatives To report issues regarding dogs in a H&F Home
from Hammersmith & Fulham
or on their communal land contact 020 8748 3020 or
Council, Metropolitan Police, Safer
email www.hfhomes.org.uk.
Neighbourhood Teams, H&F Homes,
RSPCA and The Mayhew Animal To report intelligence on dog fighting, dogs used
Home. This is a strategic group tasked to for criminal activity or anti social behaviour contact
educate, investigate and enforce. the Police on 020 8563 1212.
To report animal cruelty or welfare issues
contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.
For advice on animal welfare, to book a low cost
vaccination or neutering appointment (free for bull
breeds) please contact The Mayhew Animal Home
on 020 8969 0178.
For stray dogs contact either Environmental
Enforcement & Protection on 020 8753 1081 or
Battersea Dogs Home on 020 7622 3626.
To book a low cost vaccination or neutering
appointment (free neutering for bull breeds) or for
advice on animal welfare issues please contact The
Mayhew Animal Home on 020 8969 0178
www.lbhf.gov.uk
Published by Hammersmith & Fulham Council
January 2008
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Tel: 020 8753 2235.
File: Lf.ES Dog Ownership 2008
Printed on recycled paper Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Responsible ownership? Dog control orders Dangerous dogs, dog fighting
Owning a dog is a big responsibility and you should There are five Dog Control Orders in Hammersmith & and animal welfare
give serious thought to what is required before adding Fulham implemented under the Clean Neighbourhoods & Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
a four legged friend to your family. Dogs need lots of Environment Act 2005.
commitment, attention and exercise. Under this Act four types of dog were banned from the
UK including the Pit Bull Terrier ‘type’ dog. Some (but
Have you thought about: ! If you fail to comply with a Dog Control Order, you
not all) crosses of Bull Terrier dogs may be classed as Pit
could receive a fixed penalty notice of £75 or be
Exercise Bull type dogs. However any dog owner that allows any
prosecuted up to a £1000 and receive a criminal
Your dog will need between one and three hours breed of dog to be dangerously out of control in a public
record.
exercise every day. place may be liable to prosecution.
Tasty Meals Dog Fouling Animal Welfare Act 2006
Dogs need two tasty meals a day. Good quality dog You must clean up after your dog if it fouls anywhere Under this Act you must now provide the following for
food will cost around £30.00 a month depending on in the borough that the public have access to such as a your dog: an adequate diet, fresh water, protection from
the size of your dog. street or a park. This applies at all times. illness, suitable housing and the freedom to behave
Keeping your dog on a lead naturally. It is now illegal to mutilate any animal, this
Companionship includes docking dogs tails or cropping their ears. Dog
Dogs need lots of attention and stimulation from you There are two Dog Control Orders relating to where and
fighting is illegal, it is an offence to cause, take part in or
and should not be left alone for long periods of time. when you must keep your dog on a lead. The first states
watch an animal fight. This can lead to imprisonment or
They also need to socialise with other dogs. Provide that you must keep your dog on a lead at all times when
a fine of up to £20,000 in addition to a ban from keeping
lots of interesting toys to keep him stimulated. walking in a cemetery or a wildlife conservation area.
animals.
The second states that in all areas of the borough, you
Training must put and keep your dog on a lead when you are Barking dogs
Take your dog to training classes. This will also be a asked to do so by a Parks Constable, an authorised officer Barking comes naturally to dogs, the constant barking or
good place for him to meet other dogs. of the Council, a Police Officer or by a Police Community whining of a dog however can be disturbing or annoying
Identity Support Officer, if they feel it is appropriate. for the neighbours. Often the problem occurs when the
Micro chip and I.D tag your dog in case he gets lost. Maximum number of dogs allowed to be walked dog’s owner is out of the house. In law, a barking dog
This will make it easier for you to find each other At any time, anywhere in the borough that is open to the can be a noise nuisance. If you have to leave your dog for
again. Under the Control of Dogs Order 1992 all dogs public, you should not be in charge of more than four long periods, feed and exercise him before you go out,
must wear a collar and an identity tag in a public dogs. leave him some fresh water, make sure his bed or basket
place. The identity tag must show the name and is comfortable and leave him his favourite toys. Check
address of the owner. You can be fined up to £5,000 Areas dogs are not permitted that the room is not hot or too cold and that there is
for this offence. Dogs not wearing a collar or tag can For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed to enter any adequate ventilation and if you are not coming back until
be seized, even if the owner is present. public children’s play areas in the borough including play after dark, leave a light on.
areas on estates.
Medical care
Equally, dogs should not be allowed to enter the
Stray dogs
Each year your dog will need to be vaccinated against following areas. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 the council
serious diseases that can otherwise prove fatal. Your has a duty to deal with stray dogs. Where strays are
dog will need to be regularly wormed & treated • Fenced off sporting areas such as football pitches
seized they will be put in kennels. To have a stray returned
for fleas. Neutering your dog will have physical and • Shepherd’s Bush War Memorial
a charge, including kennel and detention costs, will need
behavioural benefits, for more information contact • The grounds of Fulham Palace to be paid. If the dog is not claimed within seven days of
The Mayhew. • Any ‘no dog’ areas in parks and open spaces. it being seized, it becomes the property of the council.
The council can give the dog a new home or destroy it.