19/03/2026
Important information for all dog owners!
The law has changed and it matters for you and your dog.
As of yesterday (March 18th), a new law has come in regarding Livestock and your dog.
It has massively increased the powers of the police, and altered the definition of Livestock Worrying.
This means a few things:
🔹 More animals are now protected (such as Alpacas and Llamas).
🔹 The fine has gone from £1000 to an unlimited fine.
🔹 Police can now seize your dog if they livestock worry.
🔹 The law now extends to cover roads, pathways as opposed to just fields and forests.
Most people think Livestock Worrying is a dog physically engaging with an animal, but this isn't the case. Anything that could cause the animal distress, such as chasing them, barking at them, falls under the law.
Even your dog just hanging around livestock could be dangerous.
No matter what the law says, your dog should be on lead around livestock. THERE IS NO EXCUSE.
I'll put the link to the Government info in the comments.
