Dog Watch
One of the most common complaints we get is the inexcusable behavior of some people who fail to clean up after their dog when it fouls in a public place.
With little or no regard for the health and wellbeing of others, certain members of the community leave dog excrement lying around for others to come into contact with.
We have a major role to play in trying to prevent this antisocial practice. We undertake Patrols, issue Fixed Penalty Notices to offenders and clean up, as much as possible, behind irresponsible dog owners.
We can only do so much and our warden patrols find that when people think they're being watched, they behave like model citizens. This means we need your help and we've launched Dog Watch in your area to try and deal with this problem.
About Dog Watch
Dog Watch is based on the principles of Neighbourhood Watch and aims to give the community the tools, advice and support needed to demonstrate zero tolerance towards offenders.
Dog Watch helps you safely and quickly report incidences of offenders failing to clean up after their dogs.
If you witness someone committing an offence
or call us on 01620 829 917
Your personal details will remain confidential and if you provide sufficient reliable information our Community Protection Officers may be able to issue a Fixed Penalty Fine or warning to an offender.
More information on dog fouling in East Lothian
Download our Dog Watch leaflet
Dogwatch operates under the terms of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 and full details of the act can be found by visiting the Legislation website.