Dog Walkers
Bassetlaw dog park plan approved
Plans for a new dog exercise field in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, have been approved.
Hot summer sparks blue-green algae warning
Dog walkers are being urged to take precautions when walking pets near freshwater bodies this summer, as the warm weather brings with it an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth.
Lincolnshire council renews PSPO to tackle dog fouling
North East Lincolnshire Council has renewed its public space protection order (PSPO) for dog fouling.
West Sussex councils plan to extend dog controls
Adur and Worthing district councils are planning to extend a public space protection order (PSPO).
Mold groomer expands with soft play centre
A dog grooming salon in Mold, North Wales, has expanded by opening a new soft play centre for dogs.
Merthyr Tydfil Council to introduce dog fouling PSPO
Merthyr Tydfil Council, in south Wales, is set to introduce a dog fouling public spaces protection order (PSPO) for all public places in the county borough.
Ardersier dog park gets green light
A new secure dog park is set to open in Ardersier, in the Scottish Highlands.
Livestock worrying bill amendment due to reach next stage
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill will reach the next stage in Parliament this week.
July sees the surge in grass seed injuries
Dogs are most at risk of injury from grass seeds this month, with a third (31%) of all claims in the past year made in July, new data reveals.
Knowsley Council updates dog controls
Knowsley Council, in Merseyside, has updated its Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to limit the number of dogs that can be walked by one person to six.