First, thank you all SO much for signing... over 3000 dog lovers have signed in just two days- such a testament to how disturbed so many of you are about The Dog Daddy's techniques. Please keep spreading the word/sharing the petition.
I have today submitted a report to the UK Goverment about Augusto's impending UK visit to let them know that he is likely to be entering the UK without a work permit and that his techniques contravene the UK's Animal Welfare Act which protects animals against pain and suffering.
WHAT DOES THE LAW ACTUALLY SAY?
Section 9 of the UK's Animal Welfare Act places a duty of care on people to ensure they take reasonable steps in all the circumstances to meet the welfare needs of their animals to the extent required by good practice.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANIMALS?
In short it means they must take positive steps to ensure they care for their animals properly and in particular must provide for the five welfare needs, which are:
- need for a suitable environment
- need for a suitable diet
- need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
- need to be housed with, or apart, from other animals
- need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
Anyone thinking of attending the UK sessions with their dogs should be aware that allowing Augusto to handle their dogs in the way we've seen in his videos could constitute a criminal offence.