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

September 8, 2026 · 1:20 pm 1 sources

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• Distracted dog walkers may be putting wildlife and livestock at risk, study finds
  Phys.org · September 8, 2026 13:20
  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.