Thanks for your thoughts Jenny B. It seems a shame to muzzle her in her own garden, as I said I haven't seen a cat in months and the wee dog is never allowed out off the lead. However, better to be safe than sorry.
Hi Teresa.
Cat in your garden - cat is an intrusion - if the dog kills the cat no action will be taken.
Dog outside your garden - kills cat - dog out of control - dog receives a doggy ASBO with it's consequencies.
So don't muzzle your doggie in your garden Teresa if you know that the dog cannot exit the garden. This is your dog's safe play area. The dog is entitled to that.
Give her a big cuddle from us.