Dorset Council is extending this public consultation by three weeks to make sure people who were unable to obtain a paper version from libraries or the Council offices (due to coronavirus lockdown) can do so. This will help inform the development of the new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order. The consultation is a chance … Read more
This page includes both points of guidance and points of law, drawing from the latest advice of Government, NHS, and our local Police and local authorities. Their advice is, understandably, constantly evolving so do follow the links in blue text for the latest information. You can also find links to the latest news and guidance … Read more
IMPORTANT message for us from Dorset Council – it’s time to carry our dog poop bags back home and put them in our own bin, as street bins are not going to be emptied regularly. This is so that the people who usually do that job can be used for higher-priority services. Bag it and … Read more
Yes it’s true! – Lovely Theodore knows how we can help some of Britain’s rarest birds The rest of this article was written just before lockdown but it’s especially important to know about the ground-nesting birds at this time when we are being encouraged to spend time outdoors exercising once a day (but maintaining distance … Read more
We need to be aware of keeping our distance whilst out walking our dogs, following the latest guidance – www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus – whilst we are all keeping our distance when out exercising ourselves and our dogs we can still share our pleasure in our dogs by sharing photos to the ‘Open to All’ album on Dorset … Read more
Hillside Vets website have the latest updates and lots of useful and interesting information – find them here: www.hillsidevets.co.uk Their Spring 2020 Newsletter is also available here The newsletter features articles including: Spring tick alert! The warmer spring weather brings with it a host of parasites. Whilst fleas can be very irritating (and a serious … Read more
Dorset Council is carrying out a 12-week public consultation on rules about dogs in public spaces. This will help inform the development of the new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order. The consultation is a chance for people – residents, business owners, organisations and visitors – to have their say on where and when they … Read more
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
Dorset Dogs Member Newsletter It’s been a treat meeting so many of you at our fun, free and friendly walkies, pit stops and annual Festival! Do keep an eye on the events pages of the main website or the lively Facebook page to join us in 2020. If you can’t join us at events, join … Read more
I’m sure you have a lively week ahead, but if you visit the coast around Poole Harbour and Studland please help us out and do our 2 minute survey! So that includes anyone who goes to Sandbanks, Studland, Hamworthy, Whitecliff and Baiter, Lytchett Bay, Holes Bay, Bramble Bush or Brands, Arne…in fact anywhere around the … Read more