Dogs Off Leads In Parks - The Legal Position

[Peer Gynt]

Good on you for giving him a gob full, he obviously doesnt like dogs. If there is no signs saying dogs must be kept on leads then there is no law saying they cant be let off, its a park for heavens sake, sounds like the bloke needs putting on a lead and with his runaway mouth could do with a muzzle too! If you cant let your dogs off in the park then when can you. If they are dangerous then they should be kept on a lead.

Which part about the plonker whose dog (tan coloured Spaniel) illegally chases the ducks and geese into the Hillsborough Park lake do you agree with?

He was actually not looking but on his mobile phone whilst the dog was doing this.

 

 

It is a requirement that dogs should be under control, dogs doing their ablutions in an area where children play and not under control can lead to medical problems.

 

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My answer to you would be that you would be wise to assume that all Urban Parks and public streets may have bye-laws regarding control of dogs. Until you learn otherwise.

 

I would always suggest that anyone that is unable to maintain instant control of their dog, should keep it on a lead in such public places.

 

If you are able to keep your dog under close control, I would suggest that you will rarely encounter any problem if you are not using a lead.

 

Part of owning or doing something that has the potential for damage or nuisance is to learn for yourself the laws and regulations that may apply.

This is pure common sense and may be a little over the heads of some people.

[kirkyboi1810]

I was under the impression that such bye-laws were generally signed at the park entrances.

 

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So how do your dogs ever get a run or any exercise?

 

because i go running with them and the dogs go everywhere with me so they get plenty of exercise!!

[barleycorn]

all dogs should be kept on a lead because its not fair on the other dog owners who has them on leads, i had my dogs on lead an some bloke didnt have his on lead, i asked him if he could put it on the lead but he turned round and said, dont worry my dogs not aggressive. then his dog walked up to mine and my dogs went for it i had to keep pullin leads back before he got his dog.

So your complaint is that your dogs are too aggressive to be let off the lead?

... people arnt good dog owners if there guna let there dogs come near another without knowing what the other dog is like. and they cant care about there dog much.

They're also not very good owners if they can't stop their dogs attacking others.

... i got 2 staffys and he let is jack russel loose near them lol. wont be so lucky next time

So you think it's funny that your dogs will attack any other dog that comes near them, and you acknowledge that if it happens again you will let your dogs attack his? What a responsible dog owner you are.

because i go running with them and the dogs go everywhere with me so they get plenty of exercise!!

Given their aggressive nature and lack of training I hope you keep them on a lead.

 

jb

Edited October 10, 2013 by barleycorn

[Cyclone]

What nonsense.

 

Laws exist and the information is publicly available.

 

Ignorance is no defence.

Yet you will usually find that serious offenders would be warned when observed, made aware of the bye-laws and expected to follow them in future.

 

How can a question be nonsense? Did you actually read what I'd written?

[avidcameron]

How can a question be nonsense? Did you actually read what I'd written?

 

A question can be nonsense when it is based on a false premise?You claim to be smart but have problems with simple concepts.

 

People do not read all you type as your posts are too detailed,verbose even,dare I say.Keep it brief-it worked for James Elroy.

Edited October 10, 2013 by avidcameron

[Peer Gynt]

How can a question be nonsense? Did you actually read what I'd written?

 

If I were you I'd quit whilst you not any further behind.

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[Peer Gynt]

Isn't it illegal to have a dog off the lead in a public place?

[Cyclone]

Isn't it illegal to have a dog off the lead in a public place?

 

Clearly not.

 

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A question can be nonsense when it is based on a false premise?You claim to be smart but have problems with simple concepts.

 

Where did I claim to be smart? You're just making things up...

 

And what false premise what this particular question based on?

 

Just to help you out, this is what I asked.

 

What are the requirements of bye-laws then?

 

That was with regards to people knowing about them...

 

Post #130 cgksheff has apparently changed his mind;

 

Councils do have a duty to inform

Oh, right, perhaps that pertains to the question I asked.

 

Anyway, you've probably stopped reading by now, too many words for you or something.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Cyclone

[monkey104]

Isn't it illegal to have a dog off the lead in a public place?

 

No.............