Dogs on the beach

Hi
I think this law was enforced around five years ago?
I know several people who have been fined for not keeping their dogs on a leash on the beach (R500).
When it was published in the press they said it was because of hygiene i.e. fowling.
Its silly as so many poor strays head to the beach in the look out for food.

I agree with maurilady - given the number of strays on our beaches this sounds a bit stupid!

I have also been stopped and told to keep my dogs on a leash when walking on the beach - my dogs love running after their ball and bringing it back - I carry "poo" bags and if they have an "accident" I always clear it up.

The secret is to go early in the morning 7.30 - 9am) when not many people are about and then you also meet other dog walkers and the dogs have a great time playing and socialising, the ones we sometimes meet on leashes are not friendly and their owners are being responsible.

My dogs are off lead because they are well trained and come back when called, they are friendly and sociable and love to run some energy off and have a swim

Silly law I think especially when there are so many poor strays wandering around