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Dog Warden Training
This one-day intensive training programme provides expert legal guidance to dog wardens on the scope of their duties and powers. It will also give them the skills to identify prosecutable cases, undertake lawful investigation and prepare a file for successful prosecution.
395
Online
1 day
About this course
Local Authorities have a statutory responsibility for dog control under multiple Acts, regulations and bye-laws. Under these pieces of legislation, Local Authorities appoints Dog Wardens who have many powers including the power to impose fines and the power to prosecute. Despite these powers fines, enforcement and convictions rates are still relatively low compared to the amount of dog related complaints received.
Why Choose This Course
Legislation covered in this training programme include:
Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010
Control of Dogs Act 1986-2010
Section 22 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and relevant bye laws
Course Syllabus
This training day will provide:
Expert legal guidance on the Dog Warden’s powers of enforcement including:
- Legislation: understand the acts, regulations and bye laws that empower the Dog Warden,
- Confidently identify offences and breaches / non-compliance of legislation,
- Enforcing dog related legislation,
- Issuing fines / penalties / notices / orders,
- Investigating complaints in line with current legislation,
- Compiling the case file in line with current legislation,
- Prosecution and Control Orders,
- Witness in court proceedings where necessary,
- Liaising and working alongside other agencies, such as, animal welfare organisations, Gardaí, Government Departments.
An overview of dog warden’s principal accountabilities including:
- Dog health and welfare,
- Dog breeders,
- Stray, dangerous or unlicensed /un-microchipped dogs,
- Dog fouling or noise pollution,
- Worrying livestock,
It is also the role of the Dog Warden to educate the public about their role and legal responsibilities as pet owners. This might involve them visiting local schools to try and educate the children about the responsibilities involved in owning a pet.
Available Dates
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| Course Dates | Location | Price | Spaces Left | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/23 i 03/11/2023 09:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Online | €395.00 | 8 |
Your Trainer – Judy Peters
Solicitor and Training Consultant
Judy is La Touche Training’s lead investigation trainer and regularly works with our wide client base including Government Agencies, Regulatory Bodies, Local Authorities, Commercial Clients and Law...
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