Dog Fouling Facts

http://www.keepbritaintidy.org/KeyIssues/DogFouling/KeyFacts/Default.aspx




How big is the problem?

Dog fouling has actually reduced over the last decade.

* Estimates put the UK dog population at 6.5 million (Petfood Manufacturers Association, 2003), producing 1,000 tonnes of faeces every day (Cuthbert Jackson, Dog Warden News, 2002)
* In 2004/05 the average number of complaints to local authorities was 194 per authority (Keep Britain Tidy, Control of Dogs Survey, 2005/06)
* 95% of the British public are worried by the amount of dog fouling in public places (Local Government Association)
* 91% of councils employ a dog warden (Keep Britain Tidy, Control of Dogs Survey, 2005)
* Not only is dog fouling unpleasant, it’s dangerous. You can contract Toxocariasis from dog mess, which can lead to blindness

Local Environmental Quality Survey of England 2007/08

Dog fouling has fallen for the second successive year. It was evident on 6% of sites surveyed. Dog fouling has now fallen by 1% in each of the last two years.