Dog Fouling

Dundee City Council actively encourages dog owners to act responsibly and clear up after their dog. The Council currently issues around 4 million dog bags a year which are available from Council offices as well as many other outlets throughout the city. We also have in excess of 1300 dog waste bins which annually collects approximately 180 tonnes of dog waste. There should be no excuse in leaving dog mess on the streets, parks and beaches.

The Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 came into force on 22nd October 2003. It created an offence for any person responsible for a dog, not to remove immediately and dispose of appropriately, any excrement after the dog has fouled. Dog owners must clean up after their dog has fouled any public open space. Open space includes pavements, footpaths, roads, parks, recreational pitches, cycle ways, communal land, backstairs, closes, and any open land that the public has access to. Any fouling should be picked up and disposed of in a responsible manner by depositing it in the nearest dog waste bin wherever possible or litterbin or domestic waste bin.

There are 3 Animal Control Officers who, amongst other duties, patrol and monitor the city to ensure compliance with the legislation. Anyone found failing to clean up after their dog will receive a Fixed Penalty of £40, rising to £60 if not paid within 28 days. Police Officers can also issue these penalties. It is also possible that some offenders be reported to the Procurator Fiscal with the potential of a fine up to £500.

If you have received a Fixed Penalty Notice and you wish to make an online payment click here

If you have witnessed an incident in your area within Dundee or you are aware of a problem with a dog waste bin you can contact the Animal Control Section:

Tel: 01382 436288
Fax: 01382 426299
Email: animal.control@dundeecity.gov.uk

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