Action, not talk, needed on dog fouling

AS spring approaches more and more people will begin to take walks throughout the city. I sincerely hope that when they do, they will no longer have to see what I have seen on my regular walks over the past few months - dog mess spread across the city.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Feb 2012, 09:02 BST

I noticed a fellow reader had a similar problem just a couple of weeks ago, and they were curious about the Council’s ‘tough’ new measures. I have to say, I too am curious about the results of this policy introduced last autumn, which vowed to produce on-the-spot fines and court proceedings for dirty dog owners.

As a dog lover and life-long owner of a pet, I take my dog on regular walks through Wallace Park, together with my poop-scoop bag. It really is not that difficult to take a minute to clear up after my pet, and I have to say that walking through the beautifully refurbished park should be a pleasure. It most definitely wasn’t last week when the pathways through the park were covered in mess.

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I most definitely do not blame the dogs, but I do blame their dirty owners. I would also like to know what happened to the Council’s new regime? What has happened to the on-the-spot fines? How many have been handed out? I haven’t noticed any reduction in the mess across the city and I’m very disappointed.

There has been enough talking and threats to get touogh. Start dishing out the fines.

Responsible Dog Owner

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