Responsible dog ownership

Find out how you can be a responsible dog owner including clearing up after your dog and getting it microchipped.

As a responsible dog owner you should:
always carry bags when walking your dog and give a supply to anyone walking your dog
remove your dog’s poo immediately and bin it or take it home – don’t leave bagged-up poo on a path or branch as you’re still committing an offence
check if you use a dog walker that takes your dog into their home in return for payment that they have a home boarding licence
keep your dog under control at all times and out of children’s play areas – keep it on a lead near roads, sports pitches and areas used by the public
keep a dog showing signs of aggression on a lead and muzzled in public places
watch your dog at all times when walking it
worm your dog regularly
not let your dog stray and if it does, you should report it to us immediately
neuter your dog to prevent unwanted puppies and to reduce the likelihood of straying
check if using a dog walker in the Harrogate area that they have signed up to Harrogate’s professional dog walkers voluntary code of conduct

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