FAQ

Answer:: Dogs need to be on a lead on roads, pavements, car parks, estate roads and communal areas on estates

Answer:: We cannot tailor the rules to suit every size and type of dog, so we have made a sensible general rule for everyone to follow. This rule not only makes people feel safer, but also prevents a dog being involved in or causing a road traffic accident.

Answer:: No. Dogs can be exercised freely in parks and open spaces (except for gated children’s playgrounds and gated sports areas) as long as they are still under the control of the owner.

Answer:: Dogs are only excluded from all gated children’s playgrounds and all gated sports areas.

Answer:: Evidence suggests that this is the maximum number of dogs that the average adult could be expected to control at any one time. This PSPO order has been introduced for public safety.

Answer:

If you are a professional dog walker, you may apply for a professional dog walking licence. However, the maximum number of dogs you can walk at any one time with a professional dog walker’s licence is six. One person will not be able to walk more than six dogs at any one time even with a professional dog walker’s licence.
If you are not a professional dog walker, you will need to make alternative arrangements. For example, ensuring there is more than one responsible adult per four dogs or walking dogs on a rota.

Answer:: Evidence suggests that the maximum number of dogs that the average adult can safely handle at any one time is four. To obtain a professional dog walker’s licence you/your business must show evidence of adequate insurance, skills and experience to safely walk up to six dogs at any one time.

Answer:: No. The Professional Dog Walker licence allows for the walking of five or six dogs at any one time. If you will not walk more than four dogs at any one time, you will not need to obtain a Professional Dog Walker licence.

Answer:: A breach of a PSPO without a reasonable excuse is an offence. You will be issued with a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) if you do not comply with the PSPO when asked by an Enforcement Officer, or if you have failed to clean up after your dog. If not paid, you may be prosecuted, for which the maximum penalty is a fine of £1,000.

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