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Enjoying Dorset’s Countryside

13th January 2020

If you enjoy Dorset’s countryside here’s some ideas on how to get into it even more! https://mailchi.mp/dorsetcouncil/enjoying-dorsets-countryside-e-newsletter-jan-2020?e=8bd356a750

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Wishing you a feast of Festivities & a Furry Fabulous New Year!

Consultation on dogs in public spaces in Dorset – Dorset Council

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Theodore, Dorset Dog of the Year 2019 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/ please also check news page for local advice for dog owners

Birds who nest on the ground? Yes it’s true! Young wildlife are very active now and lovely Theodore knows how we can help some of Britain’s rarest birds:

1. Be aware of where birds may be nesting low or on the ground: especially heathlands, wetlands & some downs.

2. Keep ourselves and our dogs on the paths in those places or go to off-lead places like Canford Park SANG, Upton Country Park, Riversmeet Meadows…

Even friendly dogs may scare parent birds away from their nests leaving eggs or chicks exposed to predators or cold, so look out for signs that tell you there may be birds nesting on the ground and what to do to keep them safe. For more info check out: Wagi-do-code

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Dorset Dogs champions positive management for dogs + promotes responsible ownership. Enjoy pictures from our Pit Stops, Guided Walks + other events.

Not all heroes wear capes, some of them wear K9 Fi

Not all heroes wear capes, some of them wear K9 Firewise patrol bandanas'. You will start to see some of our volunteers and their dogs of course, whilst out on their normal walkies looking out for early signs for wildfires, keeping your community and wildlife safe. Thank you to the growing team of volunteers!

Walking early and late? Keeping cool in the pool?

Walking early and late? Keeping cool in the pool? How are your dogs avoiding the heat?

A beautiful morning for another adapted Pitstop, t

A beautiful morning for another adapted Pitstop, this time at Wareham Forest which is much loved by local dog owners and four legged visitors to Dorset and is home to lots of special wildlife. Birds nesting on or near the ground at this time of year on our heaths means we need to keep our dogs on lead or close by us on the main trails (site rules vary so do check and follow the signs).

We were excited to try out our K9 Firewise Patrol leads and raise awareness of our new wildfire prevention scheme together with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. With hot weather forecast for the weekend, we know the devastating effects of wildfires on heathlands which can kill the many animals that live there with their young at this time of year as well as putting people's lives and homes in danger. @dorsetforests

We’re really excited to be back out on site agai

We’re really excited to be back out on site again with our adapted Pitstops and looking forwarding to posting photos of the dogs of Dorset that we meet 🐕

Today we’ve been visiting heaths, where rare birds nest on the ground, to spread the word about keeping our dogs with us on the paths or on lead (site rules vary so do check and follow the signs), so that these birds can raise their chicks successfully.

You’ll also find us at alternative greenspaces, away from heaths and other sensitive habitats, where dogs can have a good old runaround.

Dorset Dog Officer Paul and Bramble...of course, t

Dorset Dog Officer Paul and Bramble...of course, took a trip down to Chesil Beach the other day to look at the 'Little Tern Project' and meet with one of the volunteers, John who is helping to safeguard these wonderful and rare, sea loving birds. #lovedogslovenature

Today is #BringYourDogToWorkDay We know many of y

Today is #BringYourDogToWorkDay

We know many of you have been working from home over the last year and we would love to see photos of your dogs helping you at work.

We’re very lucky that the Dorset Dogs Team dogs get to help us with our work.

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If you’re interested in joining the Dorset Dogs

If you’re interested in joining the Dorset Dogs and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service ‘K9 Firewise Patrol’ or for further information then email us at Dorset Dogs. Your dog will receive a fabulous free lead and bandana!

We would like to introduce a new volunteering oppo

We would like to introduce a new volunteering opportunity - joining the 'K9 Firewise Patrol' 🐕

We'll be looking for volunteers to report any findings whilst out walking on the heathlands with your dogs. You'll get training and some promotional materials, including a lead and bandana, to help identify you and promote the scheme.

All we would like is a regular commitment to walk on the heathlands, following the Doggy Do Code and to report your findings or anything suspicious. If you are interested, please email dorsetdogs@dorsetcc.gov.uk and we will put your name down and inform you of the training events coming soon.

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