47Female dogs on heat

47 Female dogs on heat (1) A keeper or carer of a female dog must not allow the dog to enter or remain in a public place if the dog is on heat.

(3) This section does not apply if the dog is— (a) confined in a motor vehicle in a public place; or (b) under the control of the keeper or carer and taking part in— (i) a dog show, field trial or obedience trial; or (ii) a dramatic performance or other entertainment. (4) In a prosecution for an offence against this section, it is not a defence that the dog was under the control of a competent person.