Dogs off lead

Some Club Sites have really good dog walks, such as Barnard Castle and Yellowcraig, lots of room, even with other dog walkers around. Some are only narrow little hundred metre paths, not fit for much in way of exercise. We let ours off on big areas, but not on small paths if others around. Lots of sites are on estates or in woodland, you can walk for miles on these! Pick up as you go of course

I would check with the warden of that site if it's ok to let your dog off lead , but also respect the needs of other users of the exercise area if their dogs need to be on a lead, if an owner is walking their dog at the other end of the area on a lead they may not appreciate a dog off lead bounding up to theirs  

Unless you have FULL control of your dog then keep it/them on a lead....

um, interesting question.

first off I would not "exercise" my bitch in the dog toilet area (as this is effectively what a designated dog walk area is" I have exercised her in woods or grass at the back of pitch many times with no problem. Yes I know its against the rules but she wont go anywhere she rarely has a lead on and never wears a collar, yep hang me now I know its terrible

as Brian says it really depends on the dog and how much control you have

As others have said you have to use common sense, there are some very tiny dog walks and some lovely big areas. Some are just toileting walks and others have exercise space.

Agree that it varies from site to site. But I can think of 3 or 4 examples (Cirencester, Moreton in Marsh, Ramslade, Penrhos) which have very large, enclose dog exercise aeas and there's certainly no harm in letting them off the lead in those.

North York Moors site, near Whitby is another one with a large, enclosed area in the woods adjacent to the site.  Meg had a lovely time off the lead chasing squirrels and rabbits when we were there a couple of weeks ago.  Had to smile at the notice on the gate into it, though - "Beware - uneven ground and tree roots in this area" - would never have expected that in a wood -of all places

A bit off topic ,I was watching  autumn country file this morning and it was said that even if walking dogs in the country to still pick up dog poo as it can carry "worms?"that can affect livestock?  I did think at the time if Farmers are so vigilant with their own dogs

There is a vast difference between taking the dog to the site "Dog Walk" to let it poo and pee -- and actually taking the dog for proper exercise. 

On site, including the dog poo area, dogs should be on a lead. 

Exercising the dog off site involves going for a decent walk together.   It will depend where you go for your walk ---- if in woods or open fields, it will depend on how well the dog is trained to voice commands -- but if there is any doubt its always best to use a lead. 

K 

There is a vast difference between taking the dog to the site "Dog Walk" to let it poo and pee -- and actually taking the dog for proper exercise. 

On site, including the dog poo area, dogs should be on a lead. 

Exercising the dog off site involves going for a decent walk together.   It will depend where you go for your walk ---- if in woods or open fields, it will depend on how well the dog is trained to voice commands -- but if there is any doubt its always best to use a lead. 

K 

Write your comments here...Wrong!! in dog walk areas there are no rules for having dogs on leads.......just down to personal preference and consideration for other users.