Muzzling a must for large-breed dogs. Accordine to AVA, all dogs must be leashed in public places, regardless of their size.
In our estate in Punggol, most are pets, except for a few other instances, dogs are found.
Large breed dogs include bull-mastiff, bull terrier, dobermann, german shepherd, rottweiler, perro de presa canario, pit bull, akita, neapolitan mastiff and tosa. As reported, last year, AVA took action against 10 owners for not muzzling their large-breed dogs in public places.
Since Sept. this year, the max. fine for not leashing a dog in public place has been increased from $200 to $5000 under the dog licensing and control rules. Second or subsequent convictions for both offences carry a max. fine of $10,000.
Like staying in the kampong, all men are brothers, so in order not to frighten our fellow pungollians who may be with babies and kids, as a gesture of goodwill, big dogs need to be muzzled.
Lets work together.
Perhaps a call or an email to AVA to check on the dogs around Punggol area will determine the number of
breeds in this area.
It will definitely also eliminate the 'LEFT-OVER' problems created by inconsiderate owners.
