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Dog fouling

The Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 makes it an offence if you do not to clean up after your dog in any public open space subject to:-

  • a fixed penalty fine of £40 or
  • or a report to the Procurator Fiscal resulting in a fine of up to £500

It is an additional offence for the dog owner to refuse to provide their name and address subject to a fine of up to £500

The Dog Warden Service has an ongoing campaign to raise awareness of responsible dog ownership.  Initiatives include:-

  • raising awareness with local dog owners in known problem areas e.g. parks
  • working with community groups
  • giving talks to schools
  • participating in the “Crucial Crew” safety programme for primary schools
  • visiting local dog clubs
  • providing 300,000 free poop scoop bags per year from Council offices, recreation centres and libraries
  • erecting “No Fouling” signs and dog bins

If you have a problem with dog fouling in your area the call Stirling Council’s Dog Warden Service on 0845 2777000.

When reporting a dog fouling problem please provide the following information:-

  • location/s
  • time of fouling
  • owner’s name and address if known
  • breed/description
  • your own contact details
  • ·ny other relevant information e.g. frequency

The actions which the Dog Warden can take to resolve dog fouling problems include:-

  • advising the owner of their responsibilities
  • where appropriate, raising awareness with local dog owners e.g. in parks
  • seeking co-operation of local dog owners by erecting signs and providing dog bins
  • where necessary, taking formal action against offenders either by serving a £40 fixed penalty notice or reporting the matter to the Procurator Fiscal