If you have a dog then check the new rules for going to the beach.

[tintin40]

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2023-05-01/what-are-the-new-rules-for-taking-your-dog-to-the-beach

 

[greencat]

I read something recently which suggested dog's impact on sea shore wildlife was rather profound - especially if allowed to run free eg forcing birds to move who are exhausted from migration or nesting, discouraging natural carrion eaters who apparently won't touch something if a dog has etc. Never owned a dog myself, and always found the sight of a dog running at speed rather uplifting - but didn't previously appreciate how much harm letting rover run free on the beach had.

 

[mk one]

There are no new rules for dogs on beaches. They have been there for many years.