Police advise dog owners to keep pets under control after dog killed in Thame

THAMES Valley Police has issued advise to dog owners today, following an incident in Elms Park, Thame, last Saturday (27/10), when a dog was killed by another dog.

Elms Park, Thame

A police spokesman said that following the incident being reported to them, ‘it was decided that no police action was required.’ The surviving dog has now been destroyed.

The police statement reads:

We have recently seen an increase in reports of dog attacks. We would like to remind dog owners to take reasonable steps to keep your dog under control by considering the following:

Consider keeping your dog on a lead in public places
Ensure your dog is comfortable off a lead and will respond to your recall
Use a muzzle if you are concerned about your dog in public
Keep your dog on a lead when near livestock
See advice from the local Vet Surgery if you have any concerns
It is your responsibility to ensure that your dog is under control at all times.

Your dog must be wearing a collar with an identity tag that has the owners name and address on it – just a telephone number is not enough.

For more information on this issue and ways to report crime, please visit the Thames Valley Police website.