Dog Laws - BARKING MAD.

This is by far the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. Well actually, the most random.

I was reading the London Lite newspaper (which is the London Paper’s rival evening newspaper) the other day and read through the most random article ever. “Jail risks for owners walking pets.”

The Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn, published a number of strong new codes of conduct for dog, cat and horse owners. Dog owners whose pets are too thin or too fat, are fed from the table or are walked in hot weather risk being jailed for up to six months according to these new rules!

So all you dog owners.. (Including Saj) read carefully. The code states;

· Avoid feeding from the table or plate as this can encourage dogs to beg or bark.
· Do not feed your dog immediately before travel as this can cause travel sickness.
· Dogs should not be fed within an hour before or after vigorous exercise as this can lead to bloating.
· You should avoid walking your dog during the hottest part of the day.
· Provide your dog with a comfortable, dry, draught-free resting area. {AHEM SAJ}
· You should ensure your dog is neither too fat nor too thin.
· You should ensure that your dog’s coat is properly groomed.
· Leave your dog in peace if it is eating.

LOL. This is actually FOR REAL. Oh yes.

Breaching the rules will not only be a crime, but when an individual appears in court, they can be accused of a pet welfare offence with a maximum jail sentence of six months or a fine of up to £20,000.

I’m sure most dog owners would follow these rules to avoid such penalties, however mad it sounds! After all, it is a doggy dog world.. ;)