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Synopsis
Most dog owners never imagine their walk could end in disaster.
Yet every year, ordinary countryside walks lead to frightened livestock, devastated farmers, distressed dogs — and shocked owners facing serious legal consequences.
This book is an essential, plain-English guide for dog owners who walk in rural areas and want to do the right thing — without fear, confusion, or legal jargon.
Written in a clear, conversational style, this book explains what many dog owners only learn too late: that even the calmest, best-trained dog can cause serious harm to livestock in a matter of seconds, and that the law does not require injury, intent, or malice for an offence to occur.
Drawing on real-world scenarios, practical experience, and the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act as amended in 2025, this book walks readers through what actually happens when dogs and livestock interact — and why the law is far stricter than most people expect.
You will learn:
What legally counts as “attacking” or “worrying” livestock
Why chasing, barking, or herding can be enough to commit an offence
Where the law applies — including footpaths, bridleways, and country roads
What “being in charge” of a dog really means in practice
Why recall, training, and good intentions are not legal defences
How police investigations, seizure, and detention actually work
The real financial, emotional, and welfare consequences when things go wrong
But this is not a book about blame.
It is a book about understanding — of dogs, livestock, farmers, and the countryside we all share. It explains why livestock are so vulnerable to stress, how dogs’ instincts override training, and why small decisions made at gates, paths, and field edges matter more than we realise.
Most importantly, it shows how responsible dog ownership does not mean giving up enjoyment of the countryside. On the contrary, it offers calm, practical guidance on how to walk dogs safely and confidently in rural environments — when to use a lead, when to avoid certain areas, how to read the landscape, and how to prevent problems before they start.
If reading this book causes you to pause for a moment, clip a lead on a little earlier, or choose a different route on a particular day, it may prevent harm that cannot be undone.
Clear, compassionate, and grounded in real experience, essential reading for:
Dog owners who walk in the countryside
Rural residents and visitors
Professional dog walkers
Anyone who wants to understand their legal and ethical responsibilities
The countryside is a shared space.
The choices we make within it matter.
This book helps you make them wisely.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Most dog owners never imagine their walk could end in disaster.Yet every year, ordinary countryside walks lead to frightened livestock, devastated farmers, distressed dogs - and shocked owners facing serious legal consequences.This book is an essential, plain-English guide for dog owners who walk in rural areas and want to do the right thing - without fear, confusion, or legal jargon.Written in a clear, conversational style, this book explains what many dog owners only learn too late: that even the calmest, best-trained dog can cause serious harm to livestock in a matter of seconds, and that the law does not require injury, intent, or malice for an offence to occur.Drawing on real-world scenarios, practical experience, and the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act as amended in 2025, this book walks readers through what actually happens when dogs and livestock interact - and why the law is far stricter than most people expect.You will learn: What legally counts as "attacking" or "worrying" livestockWhy chasing, barking, or herding can be enough to commit an offenceWhere the law applies - including footpaths, bridleways, and country roadsWhat "being in charge" of a dog really means in practiceWhy recall, training, and good intentions are not legal defencesHow police investigations, seizure, and detention actually workThe real financial, emotional, and welfare consequences when things go wrongBut this is not a book about blame.It is a book about understanding - of dogs, livestock, farmers, and the countryside we all share. It explains why livestock are so vulnerable to stress, how dogs' instincts override training, and why small decisions made at gates, paths, and field edges matter more than we realise.Most importantly, it shows how responsible dog ownership does not mean giving up enjoyment of the countryside. On the contrary, it offers calm, practical guidance on how to walk dogs safely and confidently in rural environments - when to use a lead, when to avoid certain areas, how to read the landscape, and how to prevent problems before they start.If reading this book causes you to pause for a moment, clip a lead on a little earlier, or choose a different route on a particular day, it may prevent harm that cannot be undone.Clear, compassionate, and grounded in real experience, essential reading for: Dog owners who walk in the countrysideRural residents and visitorsProfessional dog walkersAnyone who wants to understand their legal and ethical responsibilitiesThe countryside is a shared space.The choices we make within it matter.This book helps you make them wisely. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798244057195
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Most dog owners never imagine their walk could end in disaster.Yet every year, ordinary countryside walks lead to frightened livestock, devastated farmers, distressed dogs - and shocked owners facing serious legal consequences.This book is an essential, plain-English guide for dog owners who walk in rural areas and want to do the right thing - without fear, confusion, or legal jargon.Written in a clear, conversational style, this book explains what many dog owners only learn too late: that even the calmest, best-trained dog can cause serious harm to livestock in a matter of seconds, and that the law does not require injury, intent, or malice for an offence to occur.Drawing on real-world scenarios, practical experience, and the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act as amended in 2025, this book walks readers through what actually happens when dogs and livestock interact - and why the law is far stricter than most people expect.You will learn: - What legally counts as 'attacking' or 'worrying' livestock- Why chasing, barking, or herding can be enough to commit an offence- Where the law applies - including footpaths, bridleways, and country roads- What 'being in charge' of a dog really means in practice- Why recall, training, and good intentions are not legal defences- How police investigations, seizure, and detention actually work- The real financial, emotional, and welfare consequences when things go wrongBut this is not a book about blame.It is a book about understanding - of dogs, livestock, farmers, and the countryside we all share. It explains why livestock are so vulnerable to stress, how dogs' instincts override training, and why small decisions made at gates, paths, and field edges matter more than we realise.Most importantly, it shows how responsible dog ownership does not mean giving up enjoyment of the countryside. On the contrary, it offers calm, practical guidance on how to walk dogs safely and confidently in rural environments - when to use a lead, when to avoid certain areas, how to read the landscape, and how to prevent problems before they start.If reading this book causes you to pause for a moment, clip a lead on a little earlier, or choose a different route on a particular day, it may prevent harm that cannot be undone.Clear, compassionate, and grounded in real experience, essential reading for: - Dog owners who walk in the countryside- Rural residents and visitors- Professional dog walkers- Anyone who wants to understand their legal and ethical responsibilitiesThe countryside is a shared space.The choices we make within it matter.This book helps you make them wisely. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798244057195
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Most dog owners never imagine their walk could end in disaster.Yet every year, ordinary countryside walks lead to frightened livestock, devastated farmers, distressed dogs - and shocked owners facing serious legal consequences.This book is an essential, plain-English guide for dog owners who walk in rural areas and want to do the right thing - without fear, confusion, or legal jargon.Written in a clear, conversational style, this book explains what many dog owners only learn too late: that even the calmest, best-trained dog can cause serious harm to livestock in a matter of seconds, and that the law does not require injury, intent, or malice for an offence to occur.Drawing on real-world scenarios, practical experience, and the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act as amended in 2025, this book walks readers through what actually happens when dogs and livestock interact - and why the law is far stricter than most people expect.You will learn: What legally counts as "attacking" or "worrying" livestockWhy chasing, barking, or herding can be enough to commit an offenceWhere the law applies - including footpaths, bridleways, and country roadsWhat "being in charge" of a dog really means in practiceWhy recall, training, and good intentions are not legal defencesHow police investigations, seizure, and detention actually workThe real financial, emotional, and welfare consequences when things go wrongBut this is not a book about blame.It is a book about understanding - of dogs, livestock, farmers, and the countryside we all share. It explains why livestock are so vulnerable to stress, how dogs' instincts override training, and why small decisions made at gates, paths, and field edges matter more than we realise.Most importantly, it shows how responsible dog ownership does not mean giving up enjoyment of the countryside. On the contrary, it offers calm, practical guidance on how to walk dogs safely and confidently in rural environments - when to use a lead, when to avoid certain areas, how to read the landscape, and how to prevent problems before they start.If reading this book causes you to pause for a moment, clip a lead on a little earlier, or choose a different route on a particular day, it may prevent harm that cannot be undone.Clear, compassionate, and grounded in real experience, essential reading for: Dog owners who walk in the countrysideRural residents and visitorsProfessional dog walkersAnyone who wants to understand their legal and ethical responsibilitiesThe countryside is a shared space.The choices we make within it matter.This book helps you make them wisely. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798244057195
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