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Don't Blame the Dog
Don't Blame The Dog is a project which runs periodically throughout the South neighbourhood.
Environmental Wardens, Community Safety Officer and Police Officers work in partnership to deliver a series of patrols, both high visibility and plain clothed, from 7.00 am until 2.00 am, on foot and in vehicles, seven days a week with a view to addressing the issue of people not picking up after their dogs.
Most people are responsible; we hope that the Don't Blame the Dog Campaigns encourage irresponsible dog owners to think twice about not picking up after their dog however, there are always the selfish few. If you see owners acting irresponsibily you can report them to the South's Environment Team. Please phone 0131-529 5151 or email
Dog fouling is a subject which gets people angry. It's dirty, dangerous and it is an offence under Section 1 of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 to allow your dog to foul in any open public space or communal area and not pick up immediately. This offence is covered by a £80 fixed penalty which rises to £100 if not paid within 28 days and if not paid then fines can be issued up to £500.
If you would like to be kept up to date with the project we will be providing rolling updates on our social media channels as the project progresses. Follow us on twitter @south_team
