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IPOH: The Batu Gajah District Council (MDBG) has become the rst in Perak to
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require dog owners to seek consent from their neighbours if they want a dog SHOWING
licence.

It is now running a trial on this, covering residents who want to get a pet dog for
the rst time.

This is to ensure better management of the pets and to ensure there are fewer
complaints from the people, said council president Nurdiana Puaadi, adding that
the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council had a similar requirement which had been
proven to be successful.
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Nurdiana cited cases of a household keeping three dogs but only one was
licensed, adding that the MDBG had received numerous complaints about dogs
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This will also help keep stray dog problems in check, she said.
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The application
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It also states that those living in bungalows, semi-detached or terrace corner lots
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can keep a maximum of two dogs, while residents in terrace end lots and terrace plait
intermediate lots can only keep one.

Other stipulations include urging owners to keep their dogs clean and healthy and This series of 10 whiskies blew our
to ensure pets do not disturb neighbours with incessant barking. minds

Owners must also ensure their dogs do not roam unsupervised and must be
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muzzled and leashed when they are out. Dogs three years or older found without a
licence can be impounded and put down.

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both if found guilty under any provisions of the Dog Licensing and Dog Breeding Guide?

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