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Many have worked as dog obedience trainers or dog handlers in the police force or armed services. Some have trained dogs for other roles - as gun dogs or guide dogs. People with experience in other forms of investigation or enforcement work or in animal welfare may be accepted.
All Councils have to enforce the section of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 that deals with stray dogs and it is the Dog / Animal Wardens that enforce the law on behalf of the Councils for whom they work.
NDWA acts as a beacon of excellence for its members within which they can exchange ideas and views and advance dog warden services to the government, public and other animal welfare organisations. Normal duties include the enforcement of dog related legislation including those within the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
If you have suffered from a dog theft or are looking for a dog lost whilst out on a regular walk then the members of the NDWA are the first organisation you should contact.
The dog warden deals with stray dogs, promotes responsible dog ownership and enforces laws relating to dog fouling, the control of dogs and dog identification. Contents. Report a stray dog; If...
Dog wardens across Scotland are working daily to educate the public on the benefits of being a responsible dog owner. In doing so, new and existing dog owners are showing greater awareness of legislation and taking more responsibility for their pet.
Dog wardens handle all types of stray dogs and they usually fall into two categories, those generally lost and castaways. Around about forty percent of the Dogs that Dog Wardens care for are castaways, dogs that have been castaway because the level of neglect is too high to resolve.
