Increase in dog walkers letting pets off lead

The number of dog owners letting their pets roam free in the countryside has increased almost 10 per cent this year, from 64 per cent in 2021 to 73 per cent today. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Increase in dog walkers letting pets off lead

The number of dog owners letting their pets roam free in the countryside has increased almost 10 per cent this year, from 64 per cent in 2021 to 73 per cent today. Expecting ewes and newborn lambs are...

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