How can we help to prevent dog attacks in the community? Dog attacks are a serious problem that require a serious and effective long-term solution. Unfortunately, the reaction of many governments,...
My dog is being aggressive, what should I do? Aggression is defined as a threat, challenge or attack that is directed towards one or more individuals. Signs of aggression...
What is a dangerous dog? A dog that aggressively attacks a person or other animal, causing physical injury or death is classed as a dangerous...
Will my newborn baby be safe around my dog? It is a very good idea to think about introducing your dog to your baby and to commence preparations so...
What is the RSPCA’s view on breed-specific legislation? Breed specific legislation (BSL) consists of legal restrictions on the importation, sale, keeping and rehoming of certain types of dogs...
How do I communicate with my dog? Body language is a dog’s main form of communication, so it’s really important that we learn how to understand them....
Is there legislation relating to the ownership of specific breeds of dog? Legislation about dog breeds is commonly known as breed-specific legislation. This controls the importation and requirements for keeping some specific...
How do I keep myself and my dog safe around other dogs and people? When you are out and about with your dog, or even just on your own, sometimes a situation arises where...