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To report a dog on person attack or an attack on an assistance dog, please contact the police directly by phoning 101.

The Police also deal with other dog related offences such as banned breeds, dogs worrying livestock, control of guard dogs, dogs being used for illegal purposes such as hunting/poaching and dogs needing care following sudden death/arrested persons/road traffic accidents.

If the dog owner or any other person in charge of the dog at the time is prosecuted and proved guilty of an offence, this can lead to conviction resulting in a fine of up to £5000 and/or a term of imprisonment up to two years. The court can also order that offenders be disqualified from keeping dogs and can order the destruction of the dog.

Nuisance Dogs

Nuisance caused by dogs, such causing fear and distress with aggressive behaviour and dog on dog attacks can be investigated by the Council. Please note however that the Council is unlikely to be able to take any action unless the owners’ details are provided when reporting an incident.

If appropriate we can require owners to muzzle their dog and/or keep it on a lead in public to prevent further incidents under Anti-Social Behaviour legislation.

To report any other aggressive or nuisance dog within the East Devon District Council boundary, please use our nuisance or dangerous dog reporting form.