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New signs serve to remind dog owners of their obligations

Sat, 11 May 2019

New signs erected on Douglas beach by Douglas Borough Council are to remind dog owners where and when they are permitted to exercise their dogs, under the provisions of the 2018 Douglas Dog Control Byelaws.

The two new signs have been fixed to the steps leading onto the beach opposite the Queen’s Hotel.

One sign points towards the northern end of the beach to advise owners they are permitted to exercise their dogs at all times on the stretch of beach between the steps opposite the Queen’s Hotel to Derby Castle, provided they are under effective control and the faeces is removed. 

The other points towards the southern end of the beach reminds owners that from May 1st to September 30th between the hours of 10am and 5pm dogs are prohibited from the stretch of Douglas beach which extends from the steps opposite the Queen’s Hotel to the Bottleneck car park. Outside of these hours dogs are allowed on the beach but must be under effective control at all times.

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