Distracted dog walkers may be putting wildlife and livestock at risk, study finds

Distracted dog walkers may be putting wildlife and livestock at risk, study finds

Dog walkers distracted by their phones, conversations or other demands can fail to notice their pets defecating, disturbing wildlife or approaching livestock, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Distracted dog walkers threaten wildlife and livestock, new research warns

Dog walkers scrolling through their phones, deep in conversation or simply absorbed in the rhythms of an afternoon stroll may be failing to notice the moment their pets foul a path, flush a ground-nesting bird or wander toward a field of cattle, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The findings, published in […]