COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

MOTION NO. 17

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

"That this Area Committee requests that the Chief Executive examine the possibility of designing a ‘puppy pound’ at Griffeen Dog Park which would assist those with new dogs and provide training in a safe and controlled environment."

REPORT:

“As previously reported under Motion 4 at the Lucan ACM in September 2016, the Public Realm Section is not in favour of introducing a "puppy pound".  This type of facility would be difficult to manage in the absence of a system to police it. 

The most appropriate course of action in this instance would be for dog owners to introduce their puppies to dog runs when they consider that they are ready for this experience. Puppy social skills and interaction with other dogs can be achieved through puppy training classes which all responsible dog owners should be encouraged to attend."