Some might say that rules are made to be broken….
We say that Dog Walking Rules are not one of them!
Spread the word. Don’t be a problem, be part of the solution!
Rule 1:
Off lead/On lead meeting
Off lead owner to recall their dog and ask permission for their dog to say hi
Rule 2:
On lead/On lead
Both owners to be aware that the other maybe a DINOS and to give each other space
Rule 3:
People wanting to say hi to a dog
People especially children, should always ask the permission of the dog owner before they go over and interact with a dog. It is unfair on the dog to expect it to be comfortable with the presence of a stranger in its personal space. You have no way of knowing what the dog’s history is.
Rule 4:
Off lead/Off lead (dogs should only be off lead if recall has been trained)
Is the other dog attentive to its owner? Does the other owner look as if he/she is in control? Is the other dog part of a pack? Are there toys/sticks/food around? Does the other owner look keen to meet? Is the owner taking part in training their dog? These are all things to consider before you allow a meeting. If in doubt then recall your dog and ask permission of the other owner.
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