Dog fouling: what you can do
You can help stop dog fouling by reporting places where dog fouling is a problem. Alternatively, if you see someone breaking the law - and are prepared to testify in court - please let us know.
Bag it, Tie it and Bin it
It is the law that you must clean up after your dog. This means bagging the dog dirt and disposing of it. You can take it home and put it in your own bin or you can use public litter bins. Do not leave bagged dog dirt anywhere else.
By picking up your dog’s dirt immediately, you can help to reduce the possibility of Toxocariasis infection. This lets everyone enjoy their local environment and makes a walk a more pleasurable experience.
• Get into the habit of keeping bags in your jacket pocket or beside the dog lead, or keeping a poop scoop in a visible place, ready to pick up as you walk out of the door.
• Find out where the dog or litter bins are on your walking route. Sometimes you may have to wait until you get home to put the feces in an outdoor bin.
• Do not drop the full bag in the countryside. There is no-one else to pick it up. It is also against the law.
• Encourage other dog owners and walkers to act responsibly too.
Get free bio-degradable dog fouling bags
To help you be a responsible dog owner, Scottish Borders Council is offering free dog fouling bags.* Call in at any SBC Contact Centre or Area Office. (*While stocks last)
Contact our Cleansing Service or call us on 0300 100 1800
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