Walking dog in Goa? Mouth guard, leash soon to be must

Following a tragic pitbull attack on a child in Anjuna, Goa’s Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Nilkanth Harlankar, is implementing strict new rules for pet dog owners. The regulations mandate leashes, mouth guards, and registration of dogs. Owners will be fully accountable for their pets’ actions and must report any rabies cases immediately.