Beach Ban For Dog Owners Comes Into Force

If you were hoping on taking your pet pooches off for a fun stroll on your local beach, make sure you check that you’re still allowed to or you could find yourself slapped with a £75 fine. Numerous coastal counties around the UK have implemented bans on taking dogs for walks on beaches, including Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Northumberland, Essex and Lincolnshire – with the restrictions in place from May 1st to September 30th, the Daily Express reports. Local environment services team leader at North Tyneside Council Marcus Jackson explained that the beaches are one of the region’s biggest attractions and they have more awards than anywhere else in the north-east. In order to protect this, a dog ban has to be brought in during the summer, he went on to say. Chairman of Instow Parish Council in Devon Brian Moores, meanwhile, had this to say: “The beach is an amenity for everyone and this code of conduct is not just about dogs being on the beach. It’s about the whole beach management of it such as people not leaving litter, acting responsibly, and being plastic free. It’s not a ban; it’s just a form of control and restriction.” It’s a good idea to check with your local council to see which beaches are bringing in bans before you take your pups for a walk, otherwise you could be met with a nasty surprise in the form of a fine. Also have a look at The Beach Guide website which has a list of dog-friendly beaches in the UK, some of which let you walk your pooches all year round. Looking for coconut oil for dogs? Take a look at our online shop now.