Dog Owners
Last edited: 13th Mar
Information for dog owners about dogs at the events.
Landowners and farmers are concerned about the spread of disease (Neospora, which can cause cattle to abort) from dog faeces.
The Dunalastair estate would like us to emphasise that dogs are not allowed anywhere in the Day 2 competition area.
Access restrictions
Day 1, there are no restrictions on dogs.
Day 2, the landowner has requested that no dogs are allowed in the car park (that includes inside your car), assembly or anywhere in the competition area, as these fields will be used for silage and there are cows with calves and lambing ewes in the near vicinity.
Day 3, dogs on leads and under control will be allowed in the parking and assembly area (adjacent).
Day 4, dogs will be allowed on leads in the car park, but NOT assembly.
We therefore ask that competitors bringing dogs help us and observe the following:
- Dogs owners are totally responsible for their dogs welfare and behaviour
- Dogs should be secured at all times so that they do not run loose. Otherwise they risk being shot and our reputation and access for future events is at risk.
- Ensure all dog faeces is collected, bagged and taken away to be binned
- If the dog is left in the car park it should be on a short leash next to your car
Failure to comply with this could mean that access to these areas for the future is denied.
If we did not agree to these restrictions we would have been denied permission to use the areas.
You can download this PDF from the NFUS that explains the issues.
NFU Scotland Vice-President and qualified vet, Nigel Miller said in this article:
Dogs, whether working animals like the farm collie or pets whose owners are taking access on grazing land, are presenting a growing threat to the well-being of farm animals.
For those walking or working with dogs in the country, there is a need to recognise the danger that their animal may pose to the health of farm animals and ask them in particular to collect and deposit all faeces.
Local Kennel
A Kennel near Aberfeldy currently has availability and the can be found at http://www.croftspardon.com
We are not specifically recommending them, just making their existence known.
Last edited: 13th Mar
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