Dogs and problem dogs

If you spot dog fouling in a public place or spot someone not cleaning up after their dog, please report it to us. Reporting dog fouling online is helpful for us to be able to target our patrols. Please provide times of day and who might be allowing their dog to foul, if known. All reports of dog fouling are treated confidentially.

What to do if you find a stray dog.

Any dog has the potential to be dangerous, especially around very small children. Dogs should always be supervised. It is against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control.

There are a number of things that you can do which may help you find your missing pet, which are detailed on this page.

View information on excessive dog barking and how to report it.

We not not offer a re-homing service. If this is something you are considering you should contact the Dogs Trust or RSPCA.

it is no compulsory for every dog to have an up to date microchip.

We currently have a Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in place to tackle problematic dog behaviour across the borough, this replaces the previously known Dog Control Order (DCOs)

You must have a dog breeding licence if either; you run a business that breeds and sells dogs or if you breed 5 or more litters in a year and sell any of the puppies. It is an offence to keep a breeding establishment for dogs without an appropriate license