How can I reduce my dog’s impact on the environment?

The carbon footprint of an average-size dog is 770 kg of CO2e per year. For a large dog, this increases to 2,500kg of CO2e per year. Most of this carbon is a result of the food that your dog eats. 

Dogs can also disturb wildlife, such as ground-nesting birds, when you take them out for a walk. 

To reduce your dog’s environmental impact, you can: 

• Use compostable poo bags. 
• Keep your dog on a lead in nature reserves and areas with ground nesting animals. 
• Don’t overfeed your dog and choose eco-friendly food. 
• Choose bedding made with natural fibres. 
• Be conscious when shopping for toys and avoid plastic where possible.