The UK Government is considering making it compulsory for dog owners to take out insurance against injuries to third parties and damage that their pet may cause, as the number of dangerous breeds continues to escalate across the country.
Under the proposed law changes owners will also be required to micro-chip their dogs and are considering plans to keep the most dangerous varieties muzzled-even in their own property as well as issuing ‘DOGBOs’, the canine equivalent of ‘ASBOS’ against dogs displaying signs of anti social behaviour.
Figures released by the Conservative party suggest that there are 100 people every week treated in hospital after being bitten by dogs.
In a survey by the Dog Trust it was found that the majority of dog owners questioned, 88%, would support such legislation.
Other measures being considered are an outright ban on some breeds of dog in the UK.
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