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ChrisHB Jan 2021 12:06am, 6 Jan 2021 20,368 posts	Quote Pin ChrisHB thank you, all. My daughter is very grateful. Do pass it on to other dog-owners if it feels ok to you.
SjohnA Jan 2021 2:37pm, 6 Jan 2021 238 posts	Quote Pin SjohnA Has anyone seen anything official about rules on walking dogs? I cannot see anything on the gov.uk website other than exercise. Does not mention dog walking at all.
halfpint Jan 2021 3:35pm, 6 Jan 2021 33,802 posts	Quote Pin halfpint I think animal welfare comes under exceptions in the Scottish guidance but can't speak for the English rules - sorry!
Sharkie Jan 2021 3:38pm, 6 Jan 2021 17,176 posts	Quote Pin Sharkie Walking dogs is fine in England. It comes under animal welfare.
SjohnA Jan 2021 3:50pm, 6 Jan 2021 239 posts	Quote Pin SjohnA Any links to the case in England? I can only see: 'Animal welfare reasons – you can leave home for animal welfare reasons, such as to attend veterinary services for advice or treatment'
Mazlin Jan 2021 3:55pm, 6 Jan 2021 9,592 posts	Quote Pin Mazlin Under Travel - ‘care and exercise of an animal’.
SjohnA Jan 2021 4:00pm, 6 Jan 2021 240 posts	Quote Pin SjohnA I saw that but outdoor exercise is in that section too which is limited to once a day. I think that section is just for 'travel' reasons.
Mazlin Jan 2021 4:13pm, 6 Jan 2021 9,593 posts	Quote Pin Mazlin I don’t think I understand, sorry. If it’s a valid reason for travel doesn’t that imply that it’s a valid reason to be out full stop? I wonder if there are no specific guidelines because a) there aren’t THAT many dogs and b) it’s specific to each situation - if you have a 5 acre fenced garden and a chihuahua you might not need to walk it at all. If you have a 2nd floor flat and a Labrador you probably need to take it out several times a day.
SjohnA Jan 2021 4:30pm, 6 Jan 2021 241 posts	Quote Pin SjohnA I agree that it should but exercise is the bullet point above and that does have a limit - that section is just talking about what warrants travel to another place - not walking a dog from your front door. It would be nice for them to make it clear - even the dogs trust and rspca websites do not have any further info.
SjohnA Jan 2021 4:34pm, 6 Jan 2021 242 posts	Quote Pin SjohnA This Express story is the only one that mentions dog walking and it lumps it in with part of your daily exercise: express.co.uk