FOI Request - Action in Response to Dog Breeding Complaints

Request 101003724319

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
Please could you tell me how many complaints to your Trading Standards department about unauthorised dog breeders in your local authority area, in each of the past five full years for which figures are available, resulted in:
1. Investigation
2. Enforcement action
3. Referral to police

Response 18-03-2025

1. 

2020     0
2021     <5*
2022     <5*
2023     0
2024     0
2025     0

*Due to the low numbers involved, release of this information could result in the identification of individuals. This information is therefore exempt under Section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Personal Information.

2. 

2020  0
2021  0
2022  <5*
2023  0
2024  0
2025  0

*Due to the low numbers involved, release of this information could result in the identification of individuals. This information is therefore exempt under Section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Personal Information.

3. None