FOI Request - Dog Control Notices

Request 101003443174

Please provide the following information, separately for the years 2022 and 2023 (up to November 2023):

For the Year 2022:

1. The number of Dog Control Notices (DCNs) issued for dogs deemed to be "out of control". If available, include data on Voluntary Dog Control Notices (VDCNs) issued within this period.

2. A breakdown of the number of DCNs and VDCNs issued for dogs which were "out of control", categorised by breed.

For the Year 2023 (January to November):

3. The number of Dog Control Notices (DCNs) issued for dogs deemed to be "out of control". If available, include data on Voluntary Dog Control Notices (VDCNs) issued within this period.

4. A breakdown of the number of DCNs and VDCNs issued for dogs which were "out of control", categorised by breed.

Response 03-01-2024

1. 8

2. Lab cross mastiff - 1
German Shepherd - 1
Greyhound cross whippet - 1
Lab cross boxer - 2
Husky - 1
Bulldog - 1
Staffordshire cross Jack Russell - 1

3. 9

4. Staffie cross collie - 1
Akita - 1
Bulldog - 3
Bull terrier - 1
German Shepherd cross lurcher - 1
Rhodesian Ridgeback - 2