Discreet, professional support during enforcement visits

When carrying out a warrant — whether for repossession, civil recovery, eviction, or seizure — the presence of dogs or other animals can complicate access and raise risk for everyone involved.

ACO provides trained handlers to work alongside court bailiffs, enforcement agents, and locksmiths, ensuring that animals are contained calmly and safely so the warrant can be executed without delay, injury, or escalation.

How we support enforcement

Our approach is designed to fit seamlessly into your enforcement team:

  • Pre-planned attendance: we arrive on time and stay until the job is complete.
  • Containment & restraint: calm handling to reduce stress for both animals and team.
  • Safety first: create clear, safe zones for bailiffs, officers, and contractors.
  • Abandoned animals: arrange veterinary checks, secure transport, and temporary housing if pets cannot remain at the property.
  • Evidence-ready documentation: logs and photos that can be included in post-incident reports via our dedicated app.

Typical warrant scenarios we handle

  • Eviction warrants where animals are inside or outside the property
  • Seizure of goods where loose dogs could interfere with recovery teams
  • Civil enforcement actions that require access while maintaining public safety
  • High-risk or unknown addresses where animal presence has been reported

In each scenario, our handlers act as a dedicated resource for animal control, freeing enforcement officers to focus on their legal duties.

Our approach on site

  • Briefing with enforcement team: confirm warrant type, site risks, and sequence of entry.
  • Risk assessment: observe animals and determine handling plan.
  • Containment: toys, treats, slip leads, pole catch, crates or secure rooms used to keep everyone safe.
  • Support during operation: monitor animals while bailiffs execute the warrant.
  • Handover & reporting: debrief, confirm all animals are accounted for, and provide documentation if required.

Our team works discreetly, avoiding unnecessary confrontation, and keeping welfare standards front and centre.

Documentation you receive via our dedicated app

  • Attendance record with date/time and named handler.
  • Welfare observations and containment notes.
  • Chain-of-custody for any transported animals.
  • Redacted photos for use in reports if required.
  • Summary of events.