Environmental Health
Dog Fouling
Owning a dog can be a big commitment, but by taking a few small steps to ensure
you are a responsible dog owner, you can help South Ayrshire, our residents and
our pets all stay safe and clean.
Dog fouling is an offence and one of the biggest sources of complaints to the Council
– and it’s easy to see why.
Dog faeces smell, make a mess, spoil the local environment, can cause real harm
to your health by passing on an infection called toxocariasis – and they can cost
you money if you don't clear them up.
Being a responsible dog owner can prevent this and we can help – all you have to
do is follow our dos and don'ts.
Do
- Make sure your dog can be identified by putting an identity tag on your dog’s collar
and getting your dog ‘chipped’ by a vet – this helps identify it if it gets lost
or stolen.
- Have your dog wormed regularly by a vet to prevent the spread of infection.
- Keep your dog under control at all times and never let it out alone.
- Be responsible about where you walk your dog.
- Always clean up after your dog and dispose of the securely wrapped bags in your
domestic waste bin, a designated dog waste bin or a public litter bin.
- Let us know of any dog fouling offenders or problem areas
- Make use of ‘poop scoop’ bags.
Don't
- Allow your dog to foul in children's play areas, schools or sports grounds.
- Leave your dog’s mess to someone else.
- Ignore someone else letting his or her dog mess – tell us.