After many complaints by park users, the Council recently decided to act by regulating 'dog-walkers' and other abuses. Of course, the Council encourages and promotes responsible dog ownership.
We know from a recent walkabout in Fryent Country Park that some commercial 'dog-walkers' have become a real problem. Some have more than ten on leashes which they release creating a mess and posing a worry to many local residents out for a stroll in this wonderful park. It seems that some of these 'dog-walkers' come from as far a field as south London, as many other councils are restricting their numbers.
Dog Control Orders will now be laid in Brent to make it an offence to be in charge of more than six dogs in any of our parks or open spaces. There was some debate as to whether it should be set at four, but it was decided to start with six and review the position after 6 months.
There will also be areas where dogs are not permitted at any time. This applies to all playgrounds and multi-use game areas (eg., in Roe Green Park, tennis courts, netball courts and bowling greens. Obviously, this does not apply to registered blind people and others with disabilities requiring the assistance of trained dogs.
In some of the smaller/pocket parks and areas containing flower beds(eg., Kingsbury Walled Garden),owners will be required to keep their dogs on leads.
The whole arrangement will be reviewed after six months.
I think dog walkers should be limited to only 4 dogs.
ReplyDeleteIm considering carrying pepper spray for all the dangerous dogs that owners allow to run free and muzzle less.
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