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Gosport four-dog walking limit comes into effect | Gosport four-dog walking limit comes into effect |
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Fines for people who walk more than four dogs at a time have come into force in a Hampshire town. | |
Gosport Borough Council says it brought in the £100 fines to combat dog mess and poorly controlled dogs. | Gosport Borough Council says it brought in the £100 fines to combat dog mess and poorly controlled dogs. |
Previously walkers were allowed to walk up-to six charges, but this has been curbed with the new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). | Previously walkers were allowed to walk up-to six charges, but this has been curbed with the new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). |
One professional dog walker said it will affect business. | One professional dog walker said it will affect business. |
Nick Lower, who runs Gosport Dog Walking, said: "There are a few professional dog walkers who are going to be affected, and members of the public as well." | Nick Lower, who runs Gosport Dog Walking, said: "There are a few professional dog walkers who are going to be affected, and members of the public as well." |
Sue McNaughton, who will now have to walk her five huskies in two packs said: "I understand where [the council] are coming from, but they're penalising the many because of the few. | Sue McNaughton, who will now have to walk her five huskies in two packs said: "I understand where [the council] are coming from, but they're penalising the many because of the few. |
"I wouldn't walk five dogs if I didn't think I could control them." | "I wouldn't walk five dogs if I didn't think I could control them." |
'Park riot' | 'Park riot' |
Councillor Graham Burgess said: "In a densely-populated borough like Gosport, we do believe new rules are needed." | Councillor Graham Burgess said: "In a densely-populated borough like Gosport, we do believe new rules are needed." |
Some residents are happy about the change, including Jenny Brown who said: "I'm pleased this has come into focus. I've had so many problems when encountering larger groups of dogs." | Some residents are happy about the change, including Jenny Brown who said: "I'm pleased this has come into focus. I've had so many problems when encountering larger groups of dogs." |
Similar fines are in place in other areas including Oxford. | Similar fines are in place in other areas including Oxford. |
In 2011 the council brought in fines for people walking more than four dogs after complaints of packs being out of control. | In 2011 the council brought in fines for people walking more than four dogs after complaints of packs being out of control. |
Councillor John Tanner said: "With more than four dogs, you are not taking your dog out for a walk but a pack of potentially dangerous animals for a riot around the park." | Councillor John Tanner said: "With more than four dogs, you are not taking your dog out for a walk but a pack of potentially dangerous animals for a riot around the park." |
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