Comments on: Idiot Dog Owners

By: Rich Brady

Rich Brady — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:53:27 +0000

I’m a dog owner and I feel your pain. There’s no excuse when it comes to letting your dog foul in a public area.

It’s only a small % of dog owners (at least I’d like to think it’s only a small %). I have the problem at home, some one allows there dog to foul on my front garden for God’s sake…

In the past, I’ve been known to offer a dog walker a bag when it’s very clear they don;t intend to pick it up. 😉

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:53:21 +0000

I’ve only had my dog in Aberystwyth for a few weeks so far and already have noticed the same problem. I have come to the conclusion that people cannot be bothered to pick up one of the countless plastic bags they no doubt have lying around their house and take it with them just in case. (i always keep a few in my pocket, but it’s a little upsetting since they are not usually biodegradable). As for dog poo bins, It would definately be useful to have a few more dotted about, but i’m sure we’ll be glad of it come winter (…hand-warmers…). I seem to get strange looks for getting the bag out whenever my dog chooses an innappropriate place to do his thang… makes me wonder if people would prefer me to just leave it there.
You only need to look around at the dogs running all over the place as a matter of course to realise that if the owners can’t be bothered to properly train their dogs, they sure as hell aren’t going to bother cleaning up after them!

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:11:20 +0000

This may help a little, lets hope lots of people (and dog owners) turn up.

Ynyslas Beach Clean:

DATE: Sunday 27/09/2009
EVENT: Ynyslas Beach Clean – Come and join our ‘Keep Wales Tidy’ beach clean. Free tea and biscuits for everyone.
TIME: 13.00
VENUE: Ynyslas Visitor Centre
PHONE: 01970 872900

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:35:46 +0000

In reply to Helen.

Hi Helen,
You can go anywhere in Ynyslas with your dog and most places in Borth too. The ban on dogs only affects the southern end of the beach between the cliff and the Youth Hostel.

Enjoy your visit.
Al.

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:24:06 +0000

I am visiting Ynyslas for a week and will have my dog with me, I am a reponsible dog owner and would never dream of leaving dog mess or the bags anywhere. It’s completely shameful that people do.

I know there are places prohibiting dogs until the 30th September, can somebody tell me where the dog friendly areas of borth and ynyslas are as I have never been to this part of Wales and do not want to disturb local wildlife and/or break any rules.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:14:40 +0000

That’s all well and good, but how do you know who the person is and how do you prove it?

It should be them picking up the poo, not us picking up the phone!

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Info on who to contact can be found here (although it took a while to find this!)

http://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/advice/antisocial/ceredigion/

In short, you can contact the dog warden on 01545 572151 or Environmental Health and Housing for dog fouling issues on 01545 572275

Pick up that phone

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:50:58 +0000

Link here:

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

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:41:17 +0000

Assuming someone managed to identify an individual leaving the bags of poo and wanted to report it, who would they report it to?

It’s all well and good having signs saying that there is a Â£1000 fine for allowing your dog to foul, but how is this enforced?

According to Keep Britain Tidy, they say:

“If you have information about a dog fouling you could report it to the police, the local council or a dog warden, but it is up to them to decide whether they wished to proceed any further. Whilst it is possible to take a private prosecution, it would be at a personâ€™s own expense and you will need strong evidence to prove your case in court.”

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:34:05 +0000

Disgusting, they should be ashamed of themselves.