In my opinion - Dogs on leads.

[Chippy_Tea]

Regrettably not. Do they bother with driving licences, car insurance, TV licences, etc?

When they drive they blend in when out showing off their devil dog they don't.

I also said people would be more than happy to phone the dog warden if they suspected the chav has no licence.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

That's not feasible. It's taken a number of years for someone to be able to find the right land to be able to do this.
They have 2 fields and it's really not cheap.
Not to mention, that 2 fields for around 90,000 residents isn't really enough. All of the slots are taken up by professional dog walkers.
I see both sides of the argument, particularly those in fear.

I don't mean every dog owner has to use a special dog exercise yard/field most people are happy to walk their dog on a lead its for those that have to let them off the lead, those that live in rural areas like me also have the option to find places where there are no people or they are few and far between.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

As an aside, people talk about licences.....
Since 2016, dogs have had to be microchipped by law.

Where has all the money they have saved by us paying to microchip our dogs and cats gone i bet not into dog wardens to scan dogs to see if they are chipped.

We also expect local authorities and charities, which would otherwise feed, kennel and home dogs, to make £33 million in annual savings were these dogs microchipped and returned to owners.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/compulsory-dog-microchipping-comes-into-effect

 

[old dog new tricks]

I do not have dog at the moment (live alone cant be there all the time so not fair on the poor dog) BUT i have hd dogs most life, my view is that in built up areas ie with roads no matter how well trained or breed of dog 100% should be on a lead and under control.

I do support letting dogs getting a good run out, but only where suitable and not where it impacts other people in public spaces, that is not fair.

Mine used to love empty beaches and open fields, they were good enough that they would return when call or bribed with a treat to to get their lead o.

A common sense approach needs to be taken its cruel to say they must be on the lead at all times, but in built up ares or occupied common spaces yes should be on a lead

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I do support letting dogs getting a good run out, but only where suitable and not where it impacts other people in public spaces, that is not fair.

Spot on.

The bottom line is if you cannot exercise your dog without it becoming a problem to others trying to enjoy the same places you and your dog are you shouldn't have bought the thing in the first place.

 

[Clint]

Never mind devil dogs...its terriers and their owners you need to watch out for.
Here's me with Pip and Holly by the canal.

 

[Brew_DD2]

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Never mind devil dogs...its terriers and their owners you need to watch out for.
Here's me with Pip and Holly by the canal.

Agreed. My Patterdale is a menace.

 

[Clint]

Ha! Holly the black one is quite timid but very yappy. She will start all sorts of bother but leaves Pip to sort it out. Pip is nuts.

 

[Donegal john]

Spot on.

The bottom line is if you cannot exercise your dog without it becoming a problem to others trying to enjoy the same places you and your dog are you shouldn't have bought the thing in the first place.

Im lucky enough to have a very large garden for when the dog isn’t living her best life in doggy daycare.