Lambs return to the Malvern Hills each spring, and with them comes a reminder from the Malvern Hills Trust that any dog, big or small, can chase or kill livestock. Its simple answer is a lead whenever grazing animals are near, and it says it may report dogs worrying livestock to the police. In its 2019 lambing notice the Trust named West Perseverance Hill, the stretch from British Camp to Swinyard, and Castlemorton and Hollybed Commons among the places sheep graze.
Worcestershire has county pages for trainers, vets and swimming spots, with sitters and groomers for Worcester. For rescue and pet transport we link to the UK-wide guides.
What’s covered in Worcestershire
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Worcestershire
- Vets: Best vets in Worcestershire
- Dog swimming spots: Best dog swimming spots in Worcestershire
- Dog sitters: Dog sitters in Worcester
- Dog groomers: Dog groomers in Worcester
- Adoption and rescue: we don’t have a Worcestershire guide, so see our UK-wide dog adoption and rescue guide.
- Pet transport: no Worcestershire city page, so see our UK pet transport guide.
Hill days, weather and pace
Hills change the weather faster than you’d expect, so pack a spare layer and a towel in the car. Take plenty of water for both of you and build in rests on the climbs. Spring is lambing season in many places, which is another reason to keep a lead to hand.
A daily extra for hill days
Hill days are active ones. The Calmdogs 8-in-1 multivitamin chews at Calmshops are one daily supplement to look at, and your vet can tell you whether your dog needs one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should my dog be on a lead on the Malvern Hills?
The Malvern Hills Trust advises keeping dogs on a lead near grazing animals, because any dog can chase or kill livestock. Check the Trust’s website for current guidance.
Does AboutDogs have Worcestershire dog sitter and groomer pages?
Yes, for Worcester. We have a Worcester dog sitters page and a Worcester dog groomers page, both linked above.
Where can I find rescue centres for Worcestershire?
We don’t have a Worcestershire rescue guide, so use our UK-wide dog adoption and rescue guide, linked above.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
