'Dog Watch' scheme launched in Carmarthenshire
A ‘Dog Watch’ scheme has been launched in Carmarthenshire to tackle dog fouling . Residents are being encouraged to help the council catch offenders by reporting any incidents they see. Environmental enforcement officers can then follow up reported offences and target areas of greatest complaint. Anyone caught failing to pick up after their dog can be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 or face prosecution in court and a maximum fine of £1,000. The scheme was launched during National Poop Scoop Week and residents can easily report offences either by telephoning Carmarthenshire Direct or reporting via the website. Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Local people often know who the offenders are, and can help tackle the problem of dog fouling in their area, by reporting them to the council. “Most dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets; however, there is a small minority who do not listen. One of the main rea...