Breadcrumb Trail
Dog Fouling
Dog fouling isn't just unpleasant, it's illegal. It can help spread disease, and in extreme cases can cause blindness.
Dog owners have a responsibility to clear up after their pets, those that don't can face fines of up to £1,000
Dog Wardens patrol Trafford and issue £50 Fixed Penalty Notices to dog owners who fail to comply. Non-payment can result in a prosecution and fine up to £1000. It is no defence to claim ignorance of the dog's actions.
You can Report a problem with Dog Fouling online.
How you can help:
- If you have a garden encourage the dog to 'go' there. You can then bury the mess or alternatively clean it up and bin it.
- If you walk your dog always carry something to clear up after your dog. A simple plastic bag will do the trick or obtain poop scoops from a local pet shop. Remember to take a bag or poop scoop like you'd remember a lead.
- Every time your dog fouls "bag it and bin it". Take the poop scoop home and dispose of it there. Remember: rain does not wash the problem away.
- Never let your dog out alone to "go to the loo". The Dog Wardens will seize dogs that are straying or unsupervised.
There are no excuses, fouling is unacceptable!
Who to contact
Street Scene Services
Bridgewater House
Manchester Road
Carrington
M31 4WS
Email: access.trafford@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 2000
Textphone: 0161 912 2102
This page was last reviewed on 28 October 2009
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