Owner fined for dangerous dogs after neighbours' complaints

An owner of three dangerous dogs has been fined more than £2,000.

Kyle Muir, 30, of Thoresby Road in York, was given a warning after a series of incidents involving the dogs, as well as anti-social behaviour, York City Council said.

Neighbours had complained about the animals repeatedly escaping and leaving them feeling unsafe.

From November 2024, the pets entered neighbours’ gardens, caused damage and behaved in an uncontrolled and aggressive way.

On 30 September 2025, two of Muir’s dogs forced entry into a neighbouring garden and attacked another dog, causing injuries that required treatment by a vet.

Between September 2025 and January of this year, the dogs were reported to have repeatedly escaped and strayed into neighbouring gardens, caused a nuisance and barked persistently.

The council and North Yorkshire Police found one of the dogs, Fendi, was an unregistered XL bully.

In January, Muir asked officers to take it from him, as he could no longer control it.

Muir was invited to a police interview under caution but he did not attend ot respond to follow‑up enquiries.

At York Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to offences involving dangerous dogs and anti-social behaviour.

He was ordered to pay a total of £2,762, including £500 compensation to the owner of the dog that was attacked.

Cllr Michael Pavlovic: "Failing to train and control dogs is not acceptable and can be dangerous.

"Please report your concerns early, so we can take robust enforcement action to protect our communities."

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