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Given the virus can be carried by dogs coats it seems like an excellent way to spread the disease especially as many walkers take multiple hounds at once.
dancing james-
The coronavirus outbreak is an evolving situation but if the dog walker is healthy and hasn’t been at risk of infection, the risk of spreading Covid-19 is likely to be low, as there is no current evidence that pets or companion animals can be infected with the new coronavirus or that dogs play a role in the spread of human disease.
However, as with people, if you become sick with the virus it is recommended to limit contact with pets and other animals and, where possible, have someone who doesn’t live with you walk them (as households with symptomatic people must now self-isolate).
Asking your dog walker to use their own lead, or making sure leads are safely wiped with disinfectant, will help to limit contact with the virus.
Quite extensive guidance here https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/coronavirus-in-dogs%3famp
Stonehedge
I wonder how this applies to dog walking businesses?
I mean, they provide a service for some vulnerable people and reduce the number of people out walking their dogs...