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write and enforce meaningful penalties against violations of <br />iv. <br />dangerous dog laws and nuisance ordinances; <br />create an animal control advisory board made up of representa- <br />v. <br />tives from pet-related businesses, an animal welfare group, dog <br />club enthusiasts, and a non pet owner. These might include a vet <br />and a groomer, a representative from the pet industry, represent <br />local cat and dog clubs, a dog trainer and a homeowner who does not <br />have a pet; and <br />advertise the program to local citizens. Openly discuss the <br />vi. <br />challenges faced by animal control and invite the community to h <br />Explain how the new, improved ordinance and licensing and regist <br />programs are designed to benefit them and the community. Provid <br />ble identification (bumper stickers, T-shirts, pins, etc.) for r <br />owners to build community awareness of the program and build a v <br />partnership between responsible owners and animal control agenci <br />Perception is reality. If the public doesnÈt know about the inno <br />grams that have been established, they will have far less chance of success. <br />Dog licenses <br />All dogs that have reached a designated age (usually 3-6 <br />1. <br />months) in the jurisdiction must be licensed. <br />License fees will be set by the county using a format or system <br />2. <br />of licensing that enables animal control to recognize and rewardesponsi- <br />ble dog ownership at the same time it sets penalties for irrespo <br />ownership. so fees should be <br />High license fees may lower compliance rates, <br />chosen carefully. Licenses may be valid for the term of the cur <br />inoculation with discounts on annual license fees given for licenses that <br />span more than one year. For example: If a one year license fee <br />two year license might be $25 per year and a three-year license <br />year. <br />Many jurisdictions already provide a lower license fee to reward <br />those who spay or neuter their pets. This practice has proven to <br />excellent method for encouraging owners to neuter pets that are <br />involved in formal breeding programs. But many pets impounded in <br />shelters today are already neutered, demonstrating that neuterin <br />part of the solution. There are numerous other behaviors that pr <br />responsible pet ownership. Discounted fees can also be used as i <br />to encourage or reward those who permanently identify their pets <br />confine them behind a fence, take them to obedience classes, or complete <br />other tasks that make the job of animal control easier and that <br />community from the nuisance or danger of unrestrained and unsupe <br />pets. <br />Incentives may include but not be limited to the following, to be <br />provided for the dogs of those who: <br />[ 11 ] <br />© National Animal Interest Alliance, March 2005 <br /> <br />