Dogs on the Chase
Take the lead
Be proud to follow the Cannock Chase Code
Small individual acts can make a huge collective difference to the special environment of Cannock Chase, an internationally important habitat. Find out how to enjoy the Chase with your dog.
Also of interest
Keeping to paths helps protect ground nesting birds and reptiles that live on the heathland
Keep your dog close and on a lead March to August as nightjars and woodlarks nest on the ground amongst the heather
Dog poo changes the soil, plants and impacts the wildlife
Enjoy the Chase with your dog and let wildlife thrive.
Nesting season is March to August, Protect ground nesting birds and reptiles that live on the heathland.
If you spot an Adder please watch from a safe distance and do not approach to avoid your dog getting hurt. Please go to the vet immediately if your dog is bitten.
Cattle graze on certain parts of Cannock Chase. Keep your dogs on a lead if you enter a grazing paddock.
Other animals and people may be frightened by dogs, please be respectful to other site users by keeping a safe distance and prevent dangerous situations.
The Chase is home to many deer - this means ticks can be quite common. If bitten you will need to remove it as soon as possible. Contact your vet for advice.
Be Adder Aware
Resting Adders can get a fright,
you don’t want your dog to get a bite!
We are lucky to have a good population of Adders on the Chase and would love to keep it that way.
Adders bask on open ground on sunny days in the spring and Autumn, and hibernate in holes over winter.
Please keep your dog close and safe.
If you are a keen photographer please keep to the paths and use a long lens to avoid disturbing the habitat that the adders depend upon.
Learn The Cannock Chase Code
Cannock Chase is a nationally important landscape with internationally important habitats that are sensitive and fragile.
By doing small things we can all help protect and preserve the special qualities of the Chase so it can be enjoyed today and in the future.
Learn about the Cannock Chase Code to get the best from your visit.