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Table 1 Outcome-related survey questions

From: Self-reported awareness of the legal status of eight responsibilities of dog owners in Ireland: are dog owners different from non-dog owners?

Are there laws in Ireland that say:

Owners can be fined if their dog fouls in a public place?

All dog owners must have a license for their dog(s)?

Certain breeds must be muzzled and on a leash in a public place?

All owners must keep their animal in a way that safeguards its health and welfare?

It is unlawful for an owner to abandon their dog?

It is illegal to dock a puppy’s tail by anybody other than a veterinary surgeon?

It is unlawful for an owner to allow their dog to stray?

Dogs must at all times wear a collar that bears the name and address of the owner inscribed on a plate, badge or disc?