Chapter III – Supplementary measures for stray animals Article 12 – Reduction of numbers When a Party considers that the numbers of stray animals present it with a problem, it shall take the appropriate legislative and/or administrative measures necessary to reduce their numbers in a way which does not cause avoidable pain, suffering or distress.

a.Such measures shall include the requirements that:

i.if such animals are to be captured, this is done with the minimum of physical and mental suffering appropriate to the animal;

European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals

•The Competent Authority should collect dogs that are not under direct supervision and verify their ownership. •Capture, transport, and holding of the dogs should be done humanely. •The Competent Authority should develop and implement appropriate legislation and training to regulate these activities. •Capture should be achieved with the minimum force required and equipment should be used that support humane handling. •Uncovered wire loops should not be used for capture.

OIE Guidelines

Competent Authority

Minimum Force

Minimum Force

Minimum Force

Intermediate Methods

Types of catching equipment

Well socialised dogs can be caught on a simple slip leash. un-socialised (feral) dogs may need more specialist equipment e.g. traps; chemical capture. Whole range of equipment in between.

Slip leads

Snares

Catch-poles (Graspers UK)

Catch-poles

Restraint - Y Poles

Ideal for general restraint in kennel situation and limited use in the field.

Live Traps

Chemical Capture

Chemical Capture

Further things to consider

Approaching a dog

Approaching a dog

Flight distance varies & is dependant upon sociability of an individual dog.

Approaching a dog

Approaching a dog

Reducing fear in dog

Habituation

Habituation

Restraint

Restraint

Incorrect approach

Correct approach

Zagreb

Conclusion

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