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Responsible dog ownership summit: report
The Scottish Government hosted a responsible dog ownership summit with key stakeholders on approaches to dog control and dog welfare on 20 September 2024. This report contains key outputs and recommendations from the summit.
Event Programme
Friday 20 September 2024
- Welcome to event from Scottish Government
- Minister Brown opening remarks
- Minister Fairlie opening remarks
- Presentation 1 - Dog Control Coalition - dog control and dog welfare
- Presentation 2 - National Dog Warden Association
- Presentation 3 - Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
- Presentation 4 - Clinical Animal / Dog Behaviourist
- Mini round-table discussions on a range of key discission
Group 1
- What type of non-legislative action can be taken in short term to deliver ‘quick wins’/to strengthen dog control and dog welfare in Scotland? - set out what should be the top three priorities to consider post summit?
Group 2
- What legislative measures should be considered in the medium to longer term to strengthen dog control and dog welfare in Scotland? – set out what should be the top three priorities to consider post summit ?
Group 3
- What measures could be considered to help educate dog owners of the importance of responsible dog ownership to help improve dog behaviour? – set out what should be the top three priorities to consider post summit ?
- Closing remarks from Ministers
Contact
Email: adam.sinclair@gov.scot