🐾 DOGS ON LEADS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🐾

🐾 DOGS ON LEADS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🐾

Due to an increase in dogs being walked off leads and a rise in complaints, please read and follow the guidance below. These rules help keep people, animals, and dogs safe. 

🚦 WHEN DOGS MUST BE ON A LEAD

Near Roads & Shared Paths

👮 WHEN ASKED BY AN OFFICER

Police or council officers can require a dog to be put on a lead if it is:

Refusal may result in fines.

🏞️ PUBLIC SPACES PROTECTION ORDERS (PSPOs)

Local PSPOs may require dogs to be on a lead in:

📍 SHROPSHIRE PSPO – FROM 1 JUNE 2024

Key Rules

Exemptions

🐑 OPEN ACCESS LAND & LIVESTOCK

⚠️ DANGEROUSLY OUT OF CONTROL

It is illegal for a dog to:

Penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or bans on owning dogs.

✔️ RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP

Even where leads are not required, dogs must always be under control. Lead training helps prevent accidents and protects the community.

❗ PENALTIES FOR NON‑COMPLIANCE

KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE. KEEP OTHERS SAFE. USE A LEAD WHEN REQUIRED