Dog control

A dog is out of control if:

  • it is not being kept under control effectively and consistently
  • its behaviour causes alarm or fear to any person or animal
  • your dog is attacked by another dog

Report Dog Control

A dog is dangerously out of control in a public space if it:

  • bites or tries to bite a person
  • seriously injures or kills another animal

Report a dangerously out-of-control dog to the Police

The Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010

Responsible dog owner leaflet