Maybe it would stop the irresponsible, but I think it would be too costly to enforce, well at least at first.
I think if it were done properly it would be good, but how often has the local authority/government done anything properly.
The thing is if its left to individual concils to set their own rate you could have all kinds of funny prices depending on where you live
That is very true. I think they would be better off doing a one of test and maybe an extra one for larger breeds, a bit like the new bike licence ting.