Farmers rights to shoot dogs...

Yeah, we know the law on green lanes thanks mate. Many are illegally blocked.

[Drew Carey]

I echo what most people in here have said, farmer is totally within his rights and is covered by the law.....in my opinion.

My family have always owned dogs, my folks live in the middle of the Worcestershire countryside, on a former farm, with green fields as far as the eye can see. However, there is a major lack of footpaths. When they moved to the area, my folks purposely sought out the farmer who owned all the land and asked what footpaths there were. The farmer, not only pointed out where the paths were, he also mentioned that he never kept livestock in the fields behind the house. The farmer has allowed them to walk the dog there ever since, despite the "tenant" for the field changing frequently - it is agreed to be used for hay crop only.

Approx 4-5 years ago, the farmer even agreed to allow my parents to put a proper gateway in the garden leading out to the field. (this is quite a big deal as that is granting formal access to land and was agreed in deads etc, so that if my folks sell the new owner and farmer are covered, and no claim can be made on the field).

I know this is off topic, but it shows that by a simple bit of communication, boundaries are agreed and people know where they can or can't roam. It took my folks 5 minutes of their time and has given their Irish Setter a lifetime of happiness.

I think that all dog owners should ensure that they stick to footpaths along with the dogs - unless it has been agreed with the farmer that you may allow them to roam. Its not your land.

I 100% agree with Mr Wilky on this one - it is someone's land, their living, we have no right to simple wander from footpaths without permission in advance.

[Messie]

I'm just glad to see Ralph's missus has got that tractor safely on a lead!

[Nobbylad]

And she has that look in her eye, "Will you stop taking photos of this and come and spend some time with your son and I, instead of trying to score points on the internet."

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

And she has that look in her eye, "Will you stop taking photos of this and come and spend some time with your son and I, instead of trying to score points on the internet."

Bet that's a common look around the house, although I'm just jealous of Ralph's hoard of web points