02/06/2026
If anyone can give some responses to this, reducing to 4 dogs max would force myself and other dog walkers out of business, we would have to increase prices and reduce availability. Having the rule imposed in some areas is fair, but most dog walkers won’t take a group somewhere we know it will be busy, as we know our dogs but we don’t know the random ones running about. A blanket rule across the borough makes no sense.
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Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking views on a proposal to introduce a limit on the number of dogs that may be walked simultaneously in public spaces.
The proposed maximum is four dogs per person.
This consultation aims to gather feedback from residents, dog owners, businesses, professional dog walkers, and wider stakeholders before any final decision is made.
Read more at https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/Responsible-Dog-Walking