Crockham Hill Jul/Aug 2025 Newsletter - Flipbook - Page 20
Walking with dogs
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Never, ever walk in a field where there are cows with their calves. You will
be putting yourself and your dog in danger.
Even if there are no calves with the cows in the field, if you can find an
alternative route, do so.
If there is no alternative route, stay on the footpath and walk calmly
through the field.
Always keep your dog on a lead when walking near livestock.
Be aware that cows are inquisitive creatures and will most likely come
towards you to investigate you and your dog. If they are approaching at a
leisurely pace, they are most likely curious.
It can seem intimidating when the cows start to follow you but try to keep
a steady pace and remain calm. Cows tend to match their pace to yours, so
if you speed up, they will too in order to keep up with you.
The cows may sniff and lick you and your dog, this is them taking in more
scent of you both and getting a better look at your dog, because cows do
not have a good depth of vision.
If you feel confident enough, you can turn and clap your hands and say
something like 8hey, hey, hey9 to shoo the cows away. Only do this if your
behaviour is not going to upset your dog. Bear in mind the cows will move
away quite skittishly, but they will most likely come back, so do not run
towards the exit of the field, walk briskly but calmly.
If you reach a situation where you feel that you and your dog are in danger,
you may decide to let your dog off the lead so you can both reach safety.
Only do this in the most serious circumstances and do be aware that your
actions may risk you and your dog being prosecuted for livestock worrying.
New Cross Children9s Holiday Clothes
Deadline 20 July
Just to remind you that the deadline for
collection of holiday clothes for children in
need, aged 7-17, is 20 July. Shorts, trousers, tops,
sweatshirts, swimwear, jackets and sleeping bags
would be gratefully received. Please contact June Davies on 01732 866350
to bring items to Redlands Barn. Financial donations would also be most
welcome, please contact June or Tony Rogers. With very many thanks.
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