dog fouling

British

noun

the offence of being in charge of a dog and failing to remove the faeces after it defecates in a public place

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They said: "If members of the public witness any instances of dog fouling, we would encourage them to report it by completing a form on our website."

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A Cardiff rugby club has said dog fouling on its playing fields is a "huge problem" which has been causing tension within the community.

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Cardiff council said park rangers worked closely with its waste enforcement team to address dog fouling, including educating dog walkers where necessary.

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The council said: "If a dog fouling incident is witnessed, or a dog owner fails to carry appropriate means to pick up dog faeces, it can result in a fixed penalty notice of up to £100 being issued."

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Posting on social media, Hay St Mary's football club in Hay-on-Wye said dog fouling was "an ongoing problem and we will not accept it any longer".

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