Dog campaign resources

Walking the dog is good for you but remember you and your dog share the outdoors with others. Download our useful leaflets and posters to help communicate the Code messages or if you require hard copies please email pubs@snh.gov.uk or call 01738 458530.

Key messages for campaign 2010

• GROUND-NESTING BIRDS: During the breeding season (April - July) keep your dog on a short lead or under close control in areas such as moorland, grasslands, loch shores and the seashore to avoid disturbing birds that nest on the ground.
• FARM ANIMALS: Never let your dog worry or attack farm animals. Don't take your dog into fields with young farm animals.
• SAFETY AROUND CATTLE: Cattle can act aggressively. Keep yourself and your dog at a safe distance and if necessary let your dog go so that you can both seek safety.
• PLANTED FIELDS: Don't take your dog into fruit and vegetable fields unless there is a clear path.
• PUBLIC PLACES: Keep your dog under close control and avoid causing concern to others, especially those who fear dogs.
• DOG WASTE: Pick up and dispose of carefully.

Dog materials

• Dog Owners Leaflet   This leaflet sets out your main responsibilities as a dog owner and advises on what proper control is in everyday situations so that you and your dog can enjoy the outdoors along with others. Enjoy your walk!
• Dog owner passport These credit-card sized information allows key information on dog and access messages. There is a choice of 3 versions which include different messages regarding conservation  , land management    and enjoying the outdoors  . These are to be used as a friendly means to strike up communication with walkers to remind them of their responsibilities.
• Dog tidy bags Pick up and dispose of dog waste carefully - order your stock here.
• Dog literature stand Stand out from the crowd - use this branded leaflet dispenser for your supplies of Dog owner guidance flyers.
• Dog walker's kit and pod Out of stock - will be available soon.
• Dog signage  For use at an event, you can hire out the use of our 'smelly' sheep sign. Or, why not create your own bespoke signage for dog owner events. This artwork was used throughout Cairngorms National Park.
• Daftie poster    This poster aims to raise awareness about the dangers of cattle who can react aggressively.
• Dotty poster  To be used for advertising events or adding local information or advice this poster also raises awareness of the five key messages about disturbance to livestock, nesting birds, dangers of cattle, avoiding planted fields and contamination of growing crops and the importance of picking up dog waste.
• Loopy poster  This poster aims to raise awareness about never allowing your dog worry or attack farm animals and keeping your dog on a short lead or under close control in fields where there are sheep.

For further information on the new Dog Owners Awareness Campaign, please contact suzanne.downey@snh.gov.uk or call 0141 951 0833.