Dangerous dogs

If a dog has attacked a person or animal, it is a police matter and you should contact them directly. Call 101 (or 999 in emergencies only).

If you are concerned that a dog is dangerous let us know. Try to give as much information as possible about the dog - breed, colour, location etc.

• online: Report a dangerous dog
• phone: 01766 771000  (08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday)

Owning a dangerous dog

Specific breeds of dog are banned from the UK. It is an offence to own an unregistered banned dog.

• Dogs that are banned from the UK (GOV.UK)