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A tracking study has found that dogs walked off-lead cause significantly more disturbance on lowland heaths than pets kept on the lead:
Dog-tracking study reveals disturbance to lowland heaths
Researchers tracked dogs on heathland sites, showing off-lead walking can reduce conservation value.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A tracking study has found that dogs walked off-lead cause significantly more disturbance on lowland heaths than pets kept on the lead: