YET another report of an attack on a human by an unruly dog.

Time, I think, to encourage all those wishing to purchase dogs as pets to be tested and questioned as to why they are requiring a dog, as we would be required to go through the tests, MOT, and and licensing to put and drive a car on our roads.

If they pass the tests the renewal of the papers should be annually, as with drivers, and any legal reports given should be dealt with in the same manner as those.

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On this subject, cats should be controlled by tethers and muzzles should be used for all dogs.

Better still, educational and extended practices should also be given to young parents as to how to keep their offspring under control at an early age.

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