Hi - I was stopped on the beach yesterday and told that I must keep my dog on a leash. I assumed the guard was an official beach guard (looking back that doesn't make sense). I think it was a guard from the resort we were walking in front of.
Firstly I thought all beaches were public a few feet above the shoreline - is that not right? Secondonly is there a bylaw which states dogs must be on a leash at all times?
searching the web I can't find official source with references to these points ...
anyone have info?
Cheers
Lana
PS my dog is well behaved and laser focused on catching her tennis ball, in fact she entertains some of the hotel guests and they even come up and ask to play along
Dogs on the beach
Callie, Mark & Lana
18 November 2012 05:38:12
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maurilady
18 November 2012 09:14:52
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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.
daisymay2
18 November 2012 17:10:42
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I agree with maurilady - given the number of strays on our beaches this sounds a bit stupid!
Rosiewestie
19 November 2012 11:59:38
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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 
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