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Dog owners urged to keep dogs on leads on summer outings

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has warned the public that a 鈥榮ingle moment of inattention can lead to devastating consequences鈥�

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clock 鈥� 2 min read
Dog owners urged to keep dogs on leads on summer outings

People continuing to enjoy the countryside during the summer holidays have been urged to act responsibly and help protect the nation's sheep flocks by keeping their dogs on leads - especially when walking...

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