----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [canals-list] Re: Dogs on the towpath at Audlem
> > In a message dated 19/02/2007 23:32:20 GMT Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > there is no requirement to keep dogs on a lead, only under close control > (whatever that might mean). > > > Some dogs are so well trained they don't need to be kept on a lead in > order > to be under control. If the dog will always instantly respond to command > (and > react correctly) they are considered to be under close control. > > It is up to the owner to decide whether or not the dog is trustworthy > enough > to be allowed off the lead - and up to the legal system to decide how > wrong > they are when it all goes horribly wrong. ;-) > > DaveD > As my husband says 'my voice is my dog's lead'. As we have a dog that will come back when in mid rabbit chase and sit if another dog owner tells their dog to sit, we rarely have a problem. Finding a lead when we visit a vet can tax the memory though. Sue nb Nackered Navvy
