Gun-dog and collar
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They take it to the nearest vet who scans the microchip and notifies the company the chip is registered with, who get in touch with you.
Just make sure you do transfer the chip registration to your name when you buy the pup.
I never use a collar on my dogs except when expressly required to do so (one trainer is police and very rule based; the vet likewise). There is a legal requirement for all dogs to wear a collar with their owner’s identification whilst in public, unless the dog is working.
I interpret that to mean a permanent exemption as my dog is ‘always’ working - ie training or similar is included, even visiting the pub (steadiness). My police friend takes a different view, which is probably more technically correct but less popular. Hounds would never have a collar put on them. I still train my dogs to accept a collar as it can be useful for other people. Whilst my dogs board with my friends I have them on collars for ease too.
I interpret that to mean a permanent exemption as my dog is ‘always’ working - ie training or similar is included, even visiting the pub (steadiness). My police friend takes a different view, which is probably more technically correct but less popular. Hounds would never have a collar put on them. I still train my dogs to accept a collar as it can be useful for other people. Whilst my dogs board with my friends I have them on collars for ease too.
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It is covered by the Control of Dogs Order1992
www.legislation.gov.uk
The Control of Dogs Order 1992
This Order replaces with amendments the Control of Dogs Order 1930 concerning wearing of collars by dogs (article 2), offences (article 3), seizure of dogs (article 4) and enforcement (article 5). Changes of substance are—the exemptions from the requirement relating to the wearing of collars...
Put a lightweight cordura collar on with a tag, then use a slip lead as normal. When working the dog just unclip the collar.
I don't yet work my dog, and as such have him collared (however use a slip lead)
The exemption I believe is for while the dog is physically working (in order to reduce the risk of entanglement)
If your dog is purely a working dog, no problem with no collar. If you take it out beating etc over the winter but then to the park or just out in public the rest of the year I believe it should have a collar and ID tag when not working.
The exemption I believe is for while the dog is physically working (in order to reduce the risk of entanglement)
If your dog is purely a working dog, no problem with no collar. If you take it out beating etc over the winter but then to the park or just out in public the rest of the year I believe it should have a collar and ID tag when not working.
Collars have their uses. But take 'em off in the field so they don't get snagged. In any case (as Insp Clouseau would say) it's the law (read it in an outrageous French accent) to have one on when out and not working. It's also the law these days to have them chipped.
It's not the law, but vicars and priests often wear dog collars too. I'm not sure how often they get lost though.
It's not the law, but vicars and priests often wear dog collars too. I'm not sure how often they get lost though.
