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Here are some ideas for the work on micro-chipping. 

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Here are some ideas for the work on micro-chipping. 

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There's a niche market for his approach, but I'm not convinced that the proponent of a non-scientific approach to animal health is the most appropriate advisor to the mainstream population of pet owners. When he says: "My advice to people who don't want their dogs microchipped is to sit tight and do nothing", he really should add the proviso that they risk a fine of £500 if they follow his suggestion.

Four good reasons for compulsory microchipping

1. Mandatory microchipping is a definite step forwards for dogs in this country. First, microchips provide a legal bond between the owner and the animal, in the same way as an owner is linked to a car by registration documents. This makes it easier to hold an owner accountable for the actions of the dog if it's allowed to wander, if it bites someone, or if it causes damage to property.

2. Second, microchips will save the State money. If an animal escapes and gets lost, microchip identification ensures that it's rapidly reunited with its owner. In areas (such as New South Wales and Victoria in Australia) where compulsory microchipping has been introduced, the number of stray animals being put up in dog pounds has dropped significantly, with savings for local authority dog control budgets. Last year 110,000 stray dogs were picked up off the streets in England, of which 47,596 remained unclaimed in council kennels. Watch this figure fall in coming years as the effect of compulsory microchipping kicks in.

3. Third, microchips will reduce the risk of dog theft. Who would buy a black-market dog that carries the name and address of its original owner?

4. Fourth, compulsory microchipping will force breeders of unhealthy puppies to be held accountable for their actions, reducing the incidence of irresponsible puppy farming. This was one of the main recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding in its report six years ago.

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Dog microchips are safe and effective: don't believe the scaremongering

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There's a niche market for his approach, but I'm not convinced that the proponent of a non-scientific approach to animal health is the most appropriate advisor to the mainstream population of pet owners.

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Dog microchipping | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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It’s now a legal requirement to have your dog microchipped in case they go missing. Find out everything you need to know about dog microchipping.

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Getting your dog microchipped is a legal requirement, and can help reunite you if they ever get lost.

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Dog Microchipping Questions & Answers | Dogs Trust