Our dog wardens' duties include promoting responsible dog ownership throughout the district. We do this by enforcing the legislation on dog-fouling. Dog wardens are also available to give expert advice on how to make sure that your pet does not cause a nuisance.
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Dog fouling and the law

The dogs (fouling of land) act 1996 requires dog owners to pick up after their dog. The penalty for not clearing up dog fouling can be up to £1000 if the case is dealt with by the magistrates courts, or £50 if the owner is given a fixed penalty notice. Please visit the neighbourhood watch website "dog fouling and the law - A Guide for the Public" which you will find in the useful links to the right of the page. If you want to report a dog fouling nuisance please use the contact details top right who will arrange for the dog warden to investigate the allegation.

Dogs and noise

You can get general advice on this issue from the dog warden. If you want to make a complaint about a barking dog please use contact details top right.