Dogs On Leads
Last year 16 people, 15,000 sheep and large amounts of wildlife were killed by out of control dogs. All of this can be avoided if dogs are kept on a lead or under close control.
This situation has to change. Dogs On Leads is a new radical organisation organising protest marches nationwide to demand change.
Please sign up below and once confirmed you can become a member of dogs on leads. From the members area you will then be able to co-ordinate your protest march.
March Rules
Marches will be held on land with permission to take dogs. All dogs MUST be kept either on a lead or under close control. ALL legislation, local bylaws and landowner wishes regarding dogs MUST be complied with. Marches MUST be 100% peaceful and non disruptive. Protestors must behave like ordinary responsible dog walkers. Any member not complying with these requirements will be thrown out of the organisation.
Become a member of dogs on leads
Dog attacks on wildlife
Particular care should be taken to keep dogs under close control when walking them in places where deer, other vulnerable wildlife or farm stock are known to be present.
This is especially important between the months of May and August when the newly born young of most deer species are likely to be left alone while their mother feeds (though muntjac fawns might be encountered at any time of year).
When their young are threatened, parent deer can overcome natural fears and be unusually defensive of them; their flailing forefeet are sharp and can cause serious injuries.
Another key time to be aware of is during the annual deer rut, which for the larger deer species takes place mostly around October and November. Adrenaline-filled stags (and especially those in parks) are more likely to stand their ground, rather than flee and can defend themselves vigorously with both antlers and feet.
The key to preventing the indiscriminate chasing of deer and any resulting attack is to remain in full control of your dog at all times.
The British Deer Society strongly recommends that however well trained they are considered to be, dogs should be kept on leads in all places where deer or other sensitive species might be present.
In addition, when walking in the countryside please make sure you are aware of and follow the countryside code.
British Deer Society
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Mark Rowe
Navin Singh KhadkaEnvironment correspondent, BBC World Service
Dog Attacks on People
Lat year 16 people were killed by dogs. Many more are injured. Keep your dog under control at all times.
Tara Cobham
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Dog Attacks on Livestock
Every year over 15,000 sheep are killed by dogs. Many more are injured. Keep your dog under control at all times.
Dogs and the law
There are many laws pertaining to dogs including those below:
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Devon Police advice on shooting wildlife
There has been some confusion about advice from Devon Police on the need to shoot wildlife "flushed" by an under control dog. We have received clarification on this from the police.
- there is NO need to shoot "flushed" wildlife unless the wildlife is being flushed in order to drive it to guns to be shot in which case reasonable steps must be taken to shoot it ASAP.
- shooting wildlife would not be a reasonable step in any situation where public safety might be compromised or if it is not reasonable that the animal be killed.
- unless exempt flushing wild mammals to hunt them is ILLEGAL.
Dogs on leads accepts it is inevitable some wildlife will be "flushed" when dogs are exercised. In such cases the dog must be restrained to prevent it chasing the wildlife. When dogs are to be let of the lead where wildlife maybe present and there is a risk of the dog chasing wildlife we recommend that the dog is first walked around the area on the lead. This "preflushing" will chase out any deer without risking a pursuit by the dog. The dog can then be safely exercised off the lead.
If your dog flushes a wild mammal or bird, keep the dog firmly under control so it cannot chase or harm the animal.