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Important Notice for Dog Owners

Control of Dogs

In accordance with the Control of Dogs Act 1986-2010 all owners must ensure their dogs are;

  • licensed
  • under control when in public (on a lead)
  • have an identity tag with contact details for their owner on their collar
  • certain dogs must be muzzled and on a strong chain when in public (see dangerous dogs and muzzles, below)
  • clean up after the dog if it fouls in a public place and dispose of the deposit in a bin

Fines of €30 for minor breaches of the Act apply but fines of up to €1,905 may apply if the on-the-spot fine is not paid or for more serious breaches of the Control of Dogs Act.

Remember, your dog can be a killer around sheepso keep it under control.

The Dog Warden can seize dogs not under control in a public place and have them impounded.  For dogs being reclaimed, the owner must pay the fine for the dog being loose and any other pound costs.

Wexford County Council charges a surrender fee of €20 for the surrender of unwanted dogs to the dog warden.


Control of Dogs

Pets First operate a dog kennels in Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, on behalf of Wexford County Council.  The contact number is 05393 88339.  Pets First also has a new, re-homing line 083 1300 634.

The dog warden is John Colfer who may be contacted at 087 6293043.

Further information is available from:

Environment Section,
County Buildings,
Carricklawn, Wexford


Dangerous Dog Breeds (PDF Document, 217 KB)
Please click on the link for information on Dangerous Dog breeds including a photo description
Dangerous Dogs and Muzzles (Word Document, 32 KB)
Please click on the link for more information on Dangerous Dog breeds that are required to wear a muzzle
Dog Fouling (PDF Document, 245 KB)
Please click on the link for more information on Dog Fouling and the Litter Pollution Act
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