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Community safety and crime
About the Community Protection Team
Stray and nuisance dogs
Stray dogs
The council, in partnership with the police, collects stray dogs.
Wherever possible, we return them to their owners. If this isn't possible, they are taken to the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (telephone: 0131 669 5331).
Or you can call 01620 829917 during normal office hours.
Outwith office hours, you should contact the police on 101.
Dangerous and nuisance dogs
The aim of the Control of Dogs Act (Scotland) 2010 is to promote awareness of the responsibility involved in dog ownership. The Act focusses on the "Deed not the Breed" approach in tackling irresponsible ownership.
The key aim is to:
- highlight the responsibilities of owners of out of control dogs at an early stage
- provide the information and assistance needed to change the behaviour of the dog and the owner before the dog becomes dangerous
This is fundamental in helping reduce the number of attacks by dogs of all breeds.
For more information you can read the Control of Dogs Act (Scotland) 2010 leaflet that contains information on dog owners and enforcement.
Leaflet on the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010
Report dangerous or nuisance dog(s)
If you are worried that a dog is dangerous contact Police Scotland immediately - so they can respond quickly.
If you have a problem with a nuisance dog (for example a dog that barks continually or behaves aggressively), and if the dog's owner is unable to resolve the problem you can contact the community protection team.