
Managing access with dogs
Dealing with issues linked to dog walking and commercial dog walking.
Dealing with issues linked to dog walking and commercial dog walking.
In Scotland, we know that:
Irresponsible dog walking can sometimes cause problems for land managers and others, but most dog walkers behave responsibly. Many dog walkers are great ambassadors for responsible behaviour and can be valuable eyes and ears on the ground. NatureScot has created various campaign resources based on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code which can be used to encourage responsible access with dogs in particular places.
Dog owner leaflet: Jess the dog describes the main responsibilities of dog owners when enjoying the outdoors with their dog in the Dog owners' leaflet.
The posters below have some blank space for you to include your local site or issue-based information. To add this online, click on the typewriter symbol and then double-click the text boxes to alter the information. Alternatively you could print and complete by hand.
The most recent campaign targeting the general public features Jess the collie dog. The dog owners' leaflet features Jess and accompanies 3 radio adverts about dog fouling and farm animals.
Radio advert 1 - Pick up after your dog in the park
Radio advert 2 - Pick up after your dog in the countryside
Radio advert 3 - Control your dog near farm animals
For further information on these campaigns targeting dog owners and dog walkers, please email NatureScot at: [email protected].
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), led by Police Scotland, has launched a campaign and short video to help prevent dog attacks on livestock.
Dog waste and disease poster
Risk of the spread of disease in livestock from dog faeces