Episode 10: Myths vs Reality: Scotland dogs As long as my dog is on my own property, police can’t take it. Many people believe dogs can only be seized in public places. In reality, in Scotland, dogs can be seized from private property in certain circumstances. If police are lawfully on the property and believe there is a risk or an offence has occurred, seizure can happen. This is why understanding your rights at home matters. Seizure is lawful when police have legal entry and believe there’s a