Dogs allowed to run on the beach

BatteryBoy


Joined: 05/06/2009
Posts: 125

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 04:29

At what time of the year are dog owners allowed to let their dogs run on the beach.



Or do they have to be on a lead at all times



Battery Boy

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 06:40

Officially dogs are never allowed on the public beaches... this is a public health issue.



On or off the lead is irrelevant.

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 09:25

I thought it was allowed til end of March? Thats what we were told when we enquired- end Oct to end of March dogs allowed on beaches! Goal posts again??

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 10:38

I would never let my dog off lead on a popular beach ( only isolated ones ) and I still "pick up." Not any area popular with the locals in fact. I'm paranoid about the poisoning.

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 10:50

Hi All,



At Aligadi the signs state that dogs ( along with a range of other thigns/ activities) are not allowed on the beach between April and October. I am sure if there was an 'official' ruling that dogs are never allowed, this would be stated on the sign. I know this is due to the Turtle Nesting etc. However, other public beaches tend to have their own signs. As Roblyn says, I think sometimes it is a matter of common sense. We only take ours to beaches rarely used by the public and always clear up after her.



Groucho, I would genuinely be interested where you got the information about dogs not being allowed on any public beaches. I don't want to put myself in a difficult position.



I think the main thing is for owners to take responsibility for their pets - if they are not well trained enough to be off the lead, keep them on. If they leave a chocolate parcel, pick it up!! If there are people on the beach - not everyone likes dogs - so steer clear!! Common sense...

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 11:07

I heard 18 years ago that it was illegal to take dogs on to any public beach.

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 11:15

Message 6, you are right. It is the law, no dogs, sheep or goats on the beaches. The fine used to be 7,000000 tl.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 13:29

in old money i would hope