Dog fouling

Pick up after your dog – or face an £100 fine.

It is illegal to leave your dog’s faeces lying around in public. If you fail to pick up your dog’s mess you could be fined. Our dog wardens and enforcement officers may issue you with a fixed penalty notice of £100.

Being unaware that the dog has fouled or not having a suitable means of clearing the mess is not a reasonable excuse – and you will still face a fine.

Here’s what YOU can do

Dogs can’t behave irresponsibly – only owners can.

Make a note of where there are bins on your walking route. Or how about train your dog to go in the garden before walking if possible.

Bag it & Bin it – in any litter bin.

Thanet District Council has worked in Partnership with Tikspac to install 30 free dog waste bag dispensers around our parks and open spaces.

Did you know you can put bagged dog waste in any public litter bin around the district – not just dog poo bins. Or why not bag it and take it home to dispose in your own black bin if it’s closer.