Environmental problems Responsible dog ownership

Dog fouling

It's an offence to leave your dog's poo in a public place; you must always pick up after your dog.

Make sure you have poo bags when walking your dog: use them and dispose of them properly, either in a public bin or your own rubbish bin at home.

If you witness a dog owner walking away from their dog's poo, you can report them to us on our online form.

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