Birds and Beaches, Dogs and Leashes: Dog Owners' Sense of Obligation to Leash Dogs on Beaches in Victoria, Australia

• Published in: Human dimensions of wildlife Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 89 - 101
• Main Authors: Williams, Kathryn J. H., Weston, Michael A., Henry, Stacey, Maguire, Grainne S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.2009; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Animal care; attitudes; Beaches; bird conservation; dog owners; Dogs; Habitats; Nature conservation; obligation to leash; Recreation areas; Threats; Victoria, Australia; Wildfowl; Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Victoria Australia; Australia

Domesticated dogs threaten the conservation of beach-nesting birds in Australia through disturbance, and destruction of eggs and chicks. Leashing of dogs can improve conservation outcomes, but few dogs are leashed on beaches. We surveyed dog owners to explore their sense of obligation to leash dogs...