Find out what type of dog attacks you should report to us, and what you should report to the police.
We investigate:
We cannot investigate cases that the police are already investigating.
If you cannot identify the dog owner, it's unlikely that we will be able to investigate your case further.
We cannot take action without:
We'll keep your personal details confidential unless the matter goes to court.
You should contact the police about:
To report incidents like this, phone Sussex Police on 101.
You can report other animal crimes to Sussex Police.
A community protection notice (CPN) orders the person responsible for the dog (usually the dog owner) to stop or control its behaviour.
A CPN is usually issued to deal with minor incidents, including when a dog:
A CPN orders the responsible person to:
A CPN can last for as long as the authority issuing it believes is necessary (e.g., 2 weeks to fix a fence, or several months to allow someone to attend a training course).
A CPN may be issued if the dog’s behaviour is persistent, unreasonable and negatively affects the quality of life of people or animals.
A written warning will be issued before a CPN.
The written warning must state:
To report a dog attack, contact the Animal Wardens.
Read our animal wardens complaint or query privacy notice for information on how we collect, store and process your data.
Animal Wardens collect and return lost and found dogs. They also provide information on animal licensing, including pet shops, boarding, breeding and performing animals.