Scoop
the Poop!
Here at Burns we support responsible
dog ownership, and the ever growing problem of dog waste is
a perennial concern. It's a minority of dog owners who spoil
it for the rest.
Dog waste
is an expensive problem
 •
Councils claim it costs them £22 million per year to
clean-up dog poop. (Source:Encams)
• By law it is every dog owner's
duty to clear up after their dog. Failure to do so can even
lead to a fine of up to £1000 and even prosecution (Level
3) - The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996.
• There are approximately between 6.5
and 7.4 million dogs in the UK, producing around 1,000 tonnes
of faeces every day (source: Encams)
• A recent survey by Keep Britain
Tidy found that 76% of the public think that dog owners that
persistently let their dogs foul should be banned from owning
a canine. (source: Encams)
• MP’s in Britain get more letters
complaining about dog fouling than any other issue.
• The Isle of Man has introduced
DNA Testing in a bid to rid the Island of doggy poop. This
technology enables police to match the poop to the dog and
prosecute the owner. They are urging residents to report irresponsible
owners so they can take action. (source:ManchesterOnline)
• Despite the many Poop Scoop products
on the market, the cheapest and quickest way to clean up after
your pooch is to always carry poo bags with you and make sure
you Grab it, Bag it, and Bin it.
• If Dog Waste bins are not provided
it is not an offence to dispose of the poop in a normal litter
bin.
The solution
is simple!
•
GRAB IT – Always keep a supply of plastic
bags near your dog’s lead so you don’t forget
to take a poop scoop bag with you on every walk. Simply insert
your hand in the plastic bag and pick up your dog's waste.
It’s easy and not as bad as you think!
• BAG IT
– Carefully turn the plastic bag inside out and your
dog's mess will then be ‘bagged’.
• BIN IT
– Dispose of your bag in a ‘Poop’ bin. Contrary
to popular belief, dog waste can also be put into a public
litterbin if a specific dog waste bin is not provided.
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