Walkies in the woods

 

Walkies in the Woods focuses on the physical and mental health benefits of dog walking as part of the Active Woods campaign to promote the healthy living opportunities offered by woodlands. We, with support from the Kennel Club, want to ensure that dogs and their owners experience healthy, responsible and above all enjoyable woodland visits. To keep your pooch happy on holiday car journeys we've put together a list of cool stops for hot dogs.

Cool stops for hot dogs top 10 pooch pitstops dos and donts for travelling with dogs in cars	Events and walks organised events top dog walks Cani­Cross (canine cross country)	Woody's dog blog Join Woody as he walks through the woods
Managing dogs in the wood guidance for land managers	"Your dogs" gallery photos of your dogs

To keep your woodlands a safe, healthy and enjoyable place for you and your dog, please:

• Always keep your dog in sight & under control; use a lead if need be.
• Never let your dog chase wildlife or farm animals; it causes serious injuries and your dog could become lost, hit by a car or shot.
• Keep your dog at your side when passing other woodland visitors; always ask before letting your pet approach other people or their dogs.
• Respect requests to keep your dog on the path or away from some areas; this helps protect young animals and birds at sensitive times.
• Work your dog regularly and keep its vaccinations up-to-date.
• Never leave poo where people walk, play or picnic. Bag it AND put it in a bin on site or at home. Use a stick to flick poo off the path in remote areas.
• Ensure your dog always wear a collar with your name, address and mobile phone number.