About
Our Mission Statement
Every day, dogs, horses, livestock, wildlife, other animals and people suffer preventable incidents and injuries due to off lead, out of control dogs. Leash and Release is an educational and awareness campaign that focus’s on responsible dog ownership and for the protection of all. Freedom for one shouldn’t come at the cost of the safety of others.
We are campaigning to:
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Educate dog owners about the risks of off-lead dogs with poor recall, and the importance of control around horses, livestock, other animals, and people.
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To educate horse riders on best practice when encountering dogs to improve safety.
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To have the current laws tightened and enforced with greater success. We are working to update existing laws, removing grey areas and loopholes, while ensuring penalties are proportionate to the incidents caused.
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With support from other organisations, offer training opportunities and educational courses for dog owners and riders, so everyone can enjoy the outdoors without putting others at risk.
Why it matters
When dogs are let off the lead without recall training or without good recall the consequences can be devastating. The same applies to riders and horses when a rider does not know the correct actions to take if they find themselves in a situation where their horse may face an out-of-control dog or in worse case scenarios, a dog attack.
The consequences can be devastating- chased horses, injured animals, killed livestock, injured riders or dog owners, injured dogs and frightened children.
We believe in a balanced approach. LEASH WHEN NECESSARY. RELEASE WHEN SAFE. It is time to raise awareness, encourage training and education and protect all who use our outdoor spaces.
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