Hague wants to tackle dangerous dogs

the hague - The Hague wants to adapt the General Municipal Bye around the summer to reduce the number of (bite) incidents involving dangerous dogs. Owners can after an incident with their dog that is not serious enough for criminal proceedings may nevertheless be required to muzzle the animal and / or short to lines.

The number of reports of biting incidents rises, evidenced by the Hague digits. In 2015, arrived at the police declarations within 400 against 180 three years earlier. Also, the severity of injuries increases. ' This seems to be due to increased popularity of dangerous dogs '', stands in a memo to the board of alderman Boudewijn Revis (Outside).

The municipality also wants to tackle the nuisance of exhaust services that many dogs outlets simultaneously in losloopgebieden. Furthermore, the aim further reduce the nuisance of dog poo. Hague had over 15 000 residents who pay dog ​​last year.

To maintain and increase the probability of being caught goes Hague deploy special investigators. How they work in practice, for example recognizing dogs muzzled or short leash should be, about the board next spring will be further informed.

The councilor says that a dog gives a lot of fun, but should not cause any inconvenience. Yet the elderly and children jumped down unpleasantly surprised. And there are conflicts between dog owners and citizens barbecue in the park. ' Stray dogs must be under appeal, '' said Revis. ' A 'he does not hear anything, 'does not change this. ''