Government 'dragging feet' over dangerous dogs The Communication Workers Union (CWU), the body representing postal workers, has accused the Government of "dragging its feet" on a crackdown on dangerous dogs. Under proposals expected to be outlined on Monday, millions of pet owners will have to pay for their dogs to be microchipped. The plans would see every puppy given an implant containing its owners details, as well as containing details to close a loophole in the law so that dog owners will face prosecution if their pet attacks someone in their home. The CWU says the action is long overdue, citing an existing petition of 10,000 demanding legal reforms. Billy Hayes, general secretary of the union, said: "It's about time the law bit back to protect innocent dog attack victims. Thousands of postal workers and telecom engineers - along with other workers who go on to private property and parents of small children - will sigh in relief at this announcement. We warmly welcome new laws and hope they will make the improvements desperately needed to the failed Dangerous Dogs Act. CWU research suggests that 70 per cent of dog attacks on members happened on private property where the law currently does not apply - effectively treating postal delivery workers and others as "criminal trespassers." A number of organisations, including animal charities, have been campaigning for years for changes to the law to tackle dangerous dogs.