dogs must be on leads March 1st till 31 july

Some dog walkers need to be mindful too. They are walking others dogs and I am sorry you cannot control 6 unleashed dogs at one time, yes there is a lady that does it on the nature paths near us. It is not safe as its taking a pack of dogs out.

LaCrepescule

So you think dog owners who let their dogs off don’t pick up poo? 😬

Some of them don’t. When the dog runs a good way off, quite easy not to notice the poo.

LaCrepescule

So you think dog owners who let their dogs off don’t pick up poo? 😬

We have a short walk down to the beach which is used by eg families with children. If the photo attachment facility was working I would happily take photos of the dog poo that is deposited on that path on a daily basis!

Calendargirl

LaCrepescule

So you think dog owners who let their dogs off don’t pick up poo? 😬

Some of them don’t. When the dog runs a good way off, quite easy not to notice the poo.

That's more of a problem to me now in this wet muddy weather because I can't run through a boggy slippery field to catch up with the pooing dog, who runs off after depositing.
I spend ages searching the spot.

Beanie654321

Some dog walkers need to be mindful too. They are walking others dogs and I am sorry you cannot control 6 unleashed dogs at one time, yes there is a lady that does it on the nature paths near us. It is not safe as its taking a pack of dogs out.

And we know how packs of dogs can behave if they get out of control.

We went to a local nature reserve just last weekend. There's geese, ducks and other water fowl on the lake, clearly pairing and obviously nesting ready for the breeding season. It truly is a lovely area.

Loads of people had dogs off lead and thought it was hysterically funny for them to enter the water and chase the birds - even those dogs on extendable leads were not controlled correctly!

Why are people so bloody stupid and inconsiderate? I also object to dogs approaching me and jumping up leaving muddy paw marks on my clothing - the owners get rather upset when I I tell them that I do not welcome their dogs and to get the animal under control. They might think their little pooch is the best fur baby in the park - I disagree.......It is a bloody nuisance.

Got a dog? then own it and control it - not everyone wants to fuss it etc

Having laws is pointless when there is no-one to enforce them. People take comfort from others breaking the rules and not being challenged, so then are happy to break the rules themselves. I was at a National Trust property the other day where dogs are welcome but only on leads at all times. Of course there was a man letting his dog run free…

Guide Dog staff are only allowed to walk four dogs at a time and these are on lead because anyone with knowledge, knows no one can control more.
I’m so fed up with off lead, badly behaved dogs, especially those in packs of 6mor more being walked by ‘professional’ dog walkers. It’s a lucrative business, for which no qualifications are needed. Some local councils have a limit of 6 dogs but my council missed the opportunity. As a result we have dog walkers from nearby town using our parkland to run 7-8 dogs.
I’m losing my live and let live approach. It’s time to legislate no one to walk more than 4 dogs. Paid dog walkers to always have dogs on lead. Not extendable leads.

Astitchintime

We went to a local nature reserve just last weekend. There's geese, ducks and other water fowl on the lake, clearly pairing and obviously nesting ready for the breeding season. It truly is a lovely area.

Loads of people had dogs off lead and thought it was hysterically funny for them to enter the water and chase the birds - even those dogs on extendable leads were not controlled correctly!

Why are people so bloody stupid and inconsiderate? I also object to dogs approaching me and jumping up leaving muddy paw marks on my clothing - the owners get rather upset when I I tell them that I do not welcome their dogs and to get the animal under control. They might think their little pooch is the best fur baby in the park - I disagree.......It is a bloody nuisance.

Got a dog? then own it and control it - not everyone wants to fuss it etc

The above is exactly how I feel. I am sure others do too but these days it is considered strange not to like dogs. I loathe them for what it’s worth.

Most of us would never dream of letting our dogs behave in that manner. And for what it's worth, I would choose dogs over people any day of the week. It's people who are responsible for all the evil in the world, not dogs.

Since when have dogs been a threat to nesting birds. This is laughable.

They disturb ground nesting birds Menopauselbitch

Grannybags

They disturb ground nesting birds Menopauselbitch

Yes, that's why the rule to keep dogs on a lead in such areas 🙂

I think we've come full circle, Grannybags.

Perhaps you didn't realise that many birds nest on the ground, Menopausalbitch.

ViceVersa

Most of us would never dream of letting our dogs behave in that manner. And for what it's worth, I would choose dogs over people any day of the week. It's people who are responsible for all the evil in the world, not dogs.

So very true ViceVersa.
IMO, not having known the love of a dog is to have missed one of the most rewarding and spititual experiences humans can have.
So ridiculous to blame dogs when it's humans to blame.

Allira

^Never have we treated them with less heart and compassion.^

Sorry, but I don't agree.
Too many owners treat their dogs like babies, too many owners do not train their dogs properly, they're too soppy with them, and some owners have enormous uncontrollable dogs (not just XL bullies) and use them like weapons or do not care if they cause problems.

Of course, the owners are to blame but often they're frightened to train their "fur babies" (yuk) properly.
Or the wrong people choose the wrong dogs.

Any another “ yuk” from me.

I think all dogs should be muzzled and kept on a lead if near any other animals.

I’ve been bitten twice both times by Jack Russells. I have owned dogs most of my life, medium sized to large. But the best of dogs is still an animal and unpredictable. As for dogs running free when there are signs prohibiting this I’m assuming that every (irresponsible) owner reads “except your dog of course”.

❤️

I do like dogs but am exasperated by some owners. The country park near where I live is a favourite for dog walkers. There are very clear signs telling people where dogs have to be on a lead and plenty of places where they can run free.
I've found that very few keep the dogs on a lead in the Dogs on Lead area. There are sheep grazing nearby and many birds and other wildlife in this part
Rules are there for a good reason.

Astitchintime

We went to a local nature reserve just last weekend. There's geese, ducks and other water fowl on the lake, clearly pairing and obviously nesting ready for the breeding season. It truly is a lovely area.

Loads of people had dogs off lead and thought it was hysterically funny for them to enter the water and chase the birds - even those dogs on extendable leads were not controlled correctly!

Why are people so bloody stupid and inconsiderate? I also object to dogs approaching me and jumping up leaving muddy paw marks on my clothing - the owners get rather upset when I I tell them that I do not welcome their dogs and to get the animal under control. They might think their little pooch is the best fur baby in the park - I disagree.......It is a bloody nuisance.

Got a dog? then own it and control it - not everyone wants to fuss it etc

Where I live there is a 'dog trainer' and I use that word loosely, who I had to reprimand for setting his dog after a heron that was fishing in the river! If so-called trainers are getting away with this type of uneducated and cruel behaviour, what hope for the general public I wonder.

For the sake of clarity I have a well-trained dog, her poo gets picked up and she comes to the whistle if off lead (not near play parks, livestock or roads).

It seems so many people have bought dogs during Covid times and soon after with little thought of training them, or managing when they went back to work. So many untrained animals and I don’t recall so many dog walkers pre covid, particularly with multiple groups of animals.
Laws on pre requisites before acquiring a dog would be ideal, but the resources for enforcement are very unlikely to materialise

Enjoying a coffee in Starbucks with a friend yesterday. A regular woman came in with her dog. She had it on n extendable lead. She allowed it to wander all over the cafe and bother people. I told it to go away, adding if I wanted a dog I would get one.' The woman heard and so did others in the cafe. Hopefully she learnt her lesson.

Goodness, what nasty comments are on this thread.
What nasty, harsh small minded, mean little views.
I feel a little ashamed to even be on the same forum.
But I will not leave; these views have to be opposed.
Poor dogs.

Colls Maybe people who wish to enjoy walks, coffee, playing with children, want to do just that. No be bothered by selfish dog owners refusing to let them!

Colls

Goodness, what nasty comments are on this thread.
What nasty, harsh small minded, mean little views.
I feel a little ashamed to even be on the same forum.
But I will not leave; these views have to be opposed.
Poor dogs.

If you’ve ever had to fight off a dog that’s trying to kill your on lead dog you wouldn’t have the greatest opinion of some dangerous dogs or their irresponsible owners. My partner still panics when a strange dog runs towards us.