Responsible Dog Ownership Public Space Protection Order Consultation

We asked for your views on our Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and whether it should be extended for another three years.

The PSPO includes four separate orders, each covering a different aspect of dog control and responsible ownership:

1. Dog fouling in specified areas
2. Failing to produce a device or other means of removing dog faeces when requested
3. Dogs on lead by direction
4. Dog exclusion

We wanted to hear your views on each of these orders and our proposal to extend them.

Each part of the order received strong support:

• Dog fouling in specified areas – 98.39% supported retaining powers to tackle dog fouling.
• Failing to produce a device or other means of removing dog faeces when requested – 91.94% supported retaining powers to request dog walkers show they can clean up after their dog.
• Dogs on lead by direction – 98.39% supported retaining powers to require dogs to be placed on a lead when directed.
• Dog exclusion in enclosed children’s play areas – 98.39% supported retaining powers to prohibit dogs from entering enclosed play areas.

Based on your feedback, we have extended the PSPO for another three years, until 2029. This gives us and the police additional powers to tackle anti-social and irresponsible dog ownership, helping keep our communities clean and residents safe.