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Dog owners face competency test

Dog owners face competency test

Microchipping could become mandatory


By Selena Masson

Saturday, 13 March 2010

A "competency test" for all dog owners could be implemented by the Government to prove that they have the necessary skills to handle their animals

The Government is considering plans that would mean that all owners of dogs would be made to undergo a “competency test”.

Owners could also be forced to microchip their dog and take out third-party insurance in case it bites anyone, according to proposals outlined in a leaked DEFRA document, entitled Consultation On Dangerous Dogs.

The rest of this article appears in 10th March issue of Shooting Times.

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