lamlyn2012
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Sorry, haven't read all posts, but Govt guidance is that you should definitly NOT be travelling to places to walk your dog.
Again that's very easy to say. The government is working off information from the scientific community. Originally it was thought that, given the relatively low transmission rate, herd immunity could be reached without overwhelming the NHS, assuming the public obeyed social distancing to reduce the rate further. People didn't so that option is no longer viable. Hence the change in government policy. Now we have to isolate for an infinite amount of time until either an effective vaccine is produce, an effective treatment is produced, or herd immunity is reached. I cannot stand BoJo but there's no point blaming him or the government, they can only with off the information available. (And you can say look to Italy but given the difference in social structure and demographic there is only so much that can be extrapolated)
This, its not essential to drive your dog to walk somewhere - it's nice to therefore not essential.Sorry, haven't read all posts, but Govt guidance is that you should definitly NOT be travelling to places to walk your dog.
I know it’s absolutely nothing to do with dogs, but this also really made me laugh....
That is not to say that I think that is sensible advice. It would, for example. Be a lot more sensible for people to drive five miles to my quiet bit of countryside and walk here than in the crowded parks in town.
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Then again there are the professional dog walkers who are collecting various dogs and driving them to green areas walk them. So they are allowed to do that as part of a business but private owners aren' t. So shall I set myself up in business as a dog walker , very co nfusing
All professional dog walkers in my area have closed their businesses.Then again there are the professional dog walkers who are collecting various dogs and driving them to green areas walk them. So they are allowed to do that as part of a business but private owners aren' t. So shall I set myself up in business as a dog walker , very co nfusing
Before you lecture me on social responsibility (which I have a rather good awareness of given the job I do) could I suggest you actually read my posts, where I clearly explain that the actions I would prefer to take involve far LESS risk to the general public than the government guidelines? If they did not, of course I wouldn’t be wanting to do them - I’m not stupid
Well the problem is that if everyone thought that way then everyone would be out in droves driving to those 'remote' areas. Stopping off to get fuel, or a drink, or a snack, and probably spreading it further.
Driving to take the dog for a scenic walk isn't essential travel. The guidelines aren't hard to follow.
Not sure where you get the idea that I’m “taking the dog for a scenic walk” - I’m driving 10 minutes down the road ?
Then again there are the professional dog walkers who are collecting various dogs and driving them to green areas walk them. So they are allowed to do that as part of a business but private owners aren' t. So shall I set myself up in business as a dog walker , very co nfusing
They are in breach of government guidance. The dog walkers will be in for a shock when Corvid 19 has passed as they will be looking at licensing regulation.
No one should be conducting a dog walking business, it is not a key worker activity, there is breach of travelling and a very high risk of spreading the disease. Corvid 19 does not move by itself, it needs us to spread it and by god aren't some people managing to spread it very efficiently.
No it isn't, the only tradespeople who should be going into others houses are emergency plumbers/electricians etcBut they are self employed so is that not allowed then? Local tradesmen who are self employed are still working in peoples houses.
Mine is getting a new bathroom and a hous up the road is having a loft conversion !Next door neighbour but one has had the workmen in fitting a new kitchen for 2 days ! They are police officers( the owners not the tradesmen )