SHOULD there be tougher legislation on professional dog walkers?
How many should they be allowed to handle at any one time, on and off the lead?
My concern follows an altercation between my dog, who fortunately was off the lead or I might have been injured, and three large dogs let loose on to land opposite Longridge.
The lady followed with a further five dogs on leads.
What transpired was a very frightening experience for myself, and my dog.
I quote two recent press articles: The Telegraph: 'Professional dog walkers hit with £300 licence fee'
Commercial dog walkers will have to pay a £300 licence to walk in the Royal Parks as campaigners complain they are often putting public safety at risk.
The Scotsman: 'Lawyer wants to bring dog walkers to heel', after she was attacked by three dogs being walked by a commercial dog walker.
On gov.uk regarding the control of dogs, The government says: "Limit the number of dogs you have with you, (this applies to professional dog walkers too)."
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