The council's dog warden carries out both enforcement and educational work, including:
- collecting reported lost or stray dogs, and trying to reunite them with their owners
- dealing with dog barking or nuisance complaints
- giving advice on dog attacks – please ensure any dog attacks are reported to the police
- giving advice on dog welfare issues – any serious animal cruelty or welfare concerns should be reported to the RSPCA on 0300 1234 555
- education and the promotion of responsible dog ownership