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Dog Warden Services - In House or Outsourced; Which Works Best?

Around the dog control world in the United Kingdom it is becoming apparent that a number of local authorities that contracted out their Dog Warden Services are now bringing those services back ‘in-house’. What can the reasons for this change of tack be?
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Neil Burton is a dog warden and chairman of the [...]

Trust Me, I’m an Expert (Or am I???)

What qualifies a person to be an expert? How long is it necessary to learn ‘the trade’ (whatever it may be) before you have the knowledge that really will qualify you to become an expert? asks K9 Magazine staff writer, Neil Burton…
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Neil Burton is a dog warden and chairman of the National Dog [...]

7 Days or 28 Days: Who is Going to Pay For The Strays?

Whilst it is extremely noble of petitioners who are calling for dogs to be held for 28 days rather than 7 days, there are a few questions that need to be addressed.
The legislation relating to stray dogs is from the 1990’s so just how outdated is it?
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Neil Burton is a dog warden and chairman [...]

International Dog Control Training Seminars Announced

A ground breaking opportunity for Animal Control Officers from three continents to attend training seminars in Western Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom has been created thanks to the forward thinking of Steve Elvidge, a Life Member of the Western Australia Rangers Association.
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Neil Burton is a dog warden and chairman of the [...]

Dog and Horse Owners Hold Protest

DOG AND HORSE OWNERS PROTEST TURNS INTO CAMPAIGN TO ABOLISH NATIONAL PARK By Neil Burton They turned up in their hundreds, dog owners, horse owners, walkers, residents and visitors alike to the New Forest in a variety of breeds, shapes, sizes and species
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Neil Burton is a [...]

First Public Discussion of ‘Enforcers Guide’ to be Held at NDWA Conference

Last minute amendments to the list of speakers appearing at NDWA 25 due to circumstances beyond the control of NDWA has resulted in the opportunity for delegates to listen to Association of Chief Police Officers advisor on dogs and expert witness Peter Tallack the former Metropolitan Police Dog Handler,
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Neil Burton is a [...]

Should the UK Look to the Other Side of the World for Dog Control Ideas?

Recently I had the honour to be asked to speak at the Western Australia Rangers Association (WARA) 30th annual conference in Perth Western Australia. A number of delegates were surprised to hear that in the United Kingdom there is no general dog registration scheme in operation and several asked
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Neil Burton is a [...]

Cyprus to Introduce Animal Police?

The Federation of Cypriot Animal Welfare Organisations, is exactly what it says it is. By presenting a united front as the Cyprus Voice for Animals, the federation is a powerful presence regarding animal welfare matters on the island of Cyprus. The constituent members of the group realised
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Neil Burton is a [...]

GSDs Used for erm, Shepherding - Shocking Claim

Imagine my surprise at seeing an enormous mixed herd of sheep and Egyptian goats grazing on the edge of the British Sovereign Base Area at Dhekelia near Larnaca in Cyprus. I was making my way back from the beach at the time. One shepherd who may have been either Greek
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Neil Burton is a [...]

International Dog Seminar Announced

DOG WARDENS TO HOLD INTERNATIONAL DOG CONTROL SEMINAR The National Dog Warden Association is hosting a two day international seminar in Altringham Cheshire on 13th and 14th October 2008. NDWA listened to its members regarding training needs and has put together a well balanced seminar that
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Neil Burton is a [...]

Stolen Dog Reunited With Owner thanks to Dog Warden

Salisbury District Council Dog Warden Sam Stuchfield has managed to increase her total of stolen dogs currently recovered in 2008 to three. The latest dog to be reunited with it’s owner’s by Sam disappeared from a kennels in Norfolk over three weeks ago. Benny the
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Neil Burton is a [...]

Bull Breed Discrimination is Clogging up Rescue System

The plethora of Staffordshire Bull Terriers and type dogs currently in local authority holding kennels is placing a strain on the rehoming system in general. There also seems to be reluctance by some rehoming agencies to take these dogs after they have completed their seven days with local councils. [...]

Dangerous Dogs Act Prosecution Brought by Dog Warden

A prosecution under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 brought by Three Rivers District Council Dog Warden Debra Sandling has resulted in a dog owner being fined, having to relinquish ownership of two Akita’s and being banned from owning dogs for five years. Dog owner Mr Ahmed
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Neil Burton is a [...]

Stolen Dog Recovered by Dog Warden

Whippet/Lurcher cross Daisy who disappeared from her owners garden in Alvediston near Salisbury on Weds 2nd July 2008 has been found by Salisbury District Council Dog Warden Mrs Sam Stuchfield. Sam received information that a dog answering Daisy’s description had been seen on a temporary travellers site
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Neil Burton is a [...]

Dog Wardens Excluded from Canine Decision Making Process - Claim

At the RSPCA Dangerous Dog conference in London on Tuesday 3rd June 2008, Mr Chris Laurence Veterinary Director of the Dog’s Trust asked during an open question session to senior National Dog Warden Association member Dave Griffiths of East Hampshire District Council, the following question ‘Why has
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