Report a dog fouling problem
Tell us about dog fouling in a public area. Your report helps us identify problem areas, plan patrols and place warning stickers where they are needed.
How to report dog fouling
Use our online form to report a dog fouling problem. If you saw someone commit an offence, include as much detail as you can.
Report a dog fouling problem online
Before you report a witnessed offence
Please note, we can only fully investigate your report if you are willing to:
- give a witness statement
- provide evidence in court
- give the offending person's name and address
What happens next
We can patrol areas affected by dog fouling and put up warning stickers.
If someone is seen leaving dog faeces on the ground, they may get a fixed penalty notice. If they do not pay the fine within the required timescale, this may lead to court action. They may receive a fine of up to £1000 plus costs.
Report a related problem
You may need a different service if your report is about something else:
- If the dog faeces were picked up but the bag was not disposed of properly, report a litter problem on public land.
- To tell us about a full dog bin, report a dog poo bin that needs emptying.
- If the problem is excessive dog fouling in someone's private garden, report rubbish on private land or contact the social housing landlord, depending on the situation.