MORE than 1,200 reports of aggressive dogs have been investigated by Fife Council over the last two years.
That's resulted in wardens issuing 71 notices ordering owners to keep their pets under control, while more than 150 warnings have been issued.
At the last council meeting Lib Dem councillor Sean Dillon sought information on how many dog attacks the safer communities team had responded to over the past 12 months.
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The answer came from senior Labour councillor Altany Craik who said: "The stats I have been given are for aggressive dog reports for the last couple of years.
"In 2022 there were 575 reports, 34 dog control notices issued and 80 warnings.
"In 2023 there were 610 reports, 33 dog control notices and 71 warnings.
"To date in 2024 there have been 108 reports, four dog control notices and two warnings.
"Actual dog attacks are normally reported to Police Scotland directly rather than safer communities so that may explain some disparity in the data."
A dog control notice requires the owner to bring their dog under control.
Failure to comply is a crime and can lead to a fine of up to £100 or a ban on owning a dog.
If it is deemed to be dangerous the animal may also be destroyed.
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