Dog Fouling
Dog Fouling is an offence.
Estimates put the British dog population at around 6.8 million, producing 900 tonnes of excrement per day.
The maximum fine for an offence is £1,000. Alternatively, Mid Beds District Council have the power to issue a £50 fixed penalty fine.
If you spot someone who hasn't cleaned up after their dog then you should note what happened as soon as possible. Include the name and address of the person in charge of the dog, a description of the dog plus details of the date, time and place of the offence. You can then forward this information to us at Customer.Services@midbeds.gov.uk or call us on 08452 304040 or 01462-611222.
What should dog owners do?
Responsible owners do not allow their dogs to foul public places. Ideally, dogs should be trained from an early age to 'go at home' in their own garden before or after a walk, rather than during. If dog fouling does occur away from home the responsible owner will clean up after the dog. Any suitable plastic bag can be used, or special poop-scoop bags can be purchased from pet shops, veterinary surgeries or stores. Dispose of faeces in a poop-scoop bin or take the bag home.
MBDC provide bins for the disposal of dog waste across the District although ordinary litter bins can be used if the waste is securely bagged.
If you feel that your area requires additional bins then please contact us with your proposed location and we will endeavor to provide on in your area.
