[Neil]

We have had a few dog related threads recently. Dog dirt, attacks on kids etc.
So what can we do to resolve these problems?
I think most people will agree that most dog problems are caused by irresponsible dog owners.

DNA testing of dogs was mentioned in another thread.
This might sound daft and expensive but it could work.

Here are my initial thoughts, anyone have any better ideas?

All dogs have to be licensed, DNA tested and ID chipped - this would of course be at the expense of the dog owner.

License cost could be say £50 per year. Money goes to local authority to help with doggy costs like maintain doggy ID database and fund dog wardens / dog bin emptying etc.

Random checks by dog wardens on dogs to check for chips. Any unchipped would be taken away and if not claimed within 7 days would be put down. The claiming owner would of course be fined and have to pay for registration, DNA testing and chipping.

Dog dirt found in public places could be tested and the regestered owner fined. Repeat offenders could have dog taken from them.

Any dog bite/attack victims could be swabbed for doggy DNA and the responsible dog and owner delt with accordingly.

What do you think?