Dog Control Service

This page summarises the dog control service. It gives information on responsible dog ownership, dog fouling, stray dogs and barking dogs. It invites contact from people who have lost their dog, found a dog, wish to report an incident of dog fouling or wish to have a new dog waste bin installed. It also links to more information that is available from Keep Britain Tidy.

The aim of this service is to provide an environment that is free from risks to health and safety caused by dogs and dog ownership.

To carry out this service, we do the following:

1. Provide information and advice on responsible dog ownership and control.
2. Organise a Borough-wide 'poop-scoop' scheme.
3. Provide dog bins, placed effectively in areas most favoured by dog walkers. Please contact Client Services if you wish to request a new dog waste bin or a 'no dog fouling' sign.
4. Collect stray dogs and return them to their owner and deal with enquiries about lost and found dogs.
5. Prevent strays by advising on proper dog identification.
6. Deal with complaints about barking dogs.

Use the Environmental Health contact details if you would like to tell us about any of the following

• A dog you have lost.
• A dog you have found.
• A problem you have with a dog repeatedly barking.

Dog fouling

As we wish to provide a clean borough for all residents to enjoy, we expect all dog owners to behave in a responsible way and clear up after their dog.

If you wish to report an incident of dog fouling, require a cleansing service for the removal of dog fouling or wish to make a request for the installation of a dog bin please contact Client Services.

Keep britain tidy campaigns

We support campaigns that are organised by Keep Britain Tidy to reduce the number of dog fouling incidents.

Click here for more information about the Keep Britain Tidy campaigns.