Dog owners in the poo
City of Sydney rangers will go undercover this month targeting irresponsible dog owners.
The rangers will be looking out for people who fail to pick up after their dog has taken a dump in the park or on the footpath.
Both Alfred Park and Harmony Park in Surry Hills will be targeted, as well as Harry Noble Reserve in Erskineville.
Rangers can issue on-the-spot fines of up to $275.
The vast majority of dog owners understand that part of being a responsible owner is picking up after your dog and most carry bags with them or use free bags available in parks, the city’s City Services director Garry Harding said.
Stepping in dog waste can ruin a family picnic or a morning jog and many parents have expressed concern about hygiene issues for young children.
Those dog owners are now on notice to be responsible or face a fine. And they’ll no longer be able to tell who is and who isn’t a ranger.
The City has 260 dog tidy stations at all off-leash parks and all major dog-walking parks, which supply free biodegradable bags. Rangers will also be handing out dog waste flyers to dog walkers advising them of their responsibilities.
Under Section 20 of the Companion Animals Act 1998, if a dog defecates in a public place, the owner of the dog or the adult in charge of that dog must immediately remove the dog’s faeces and properly dispose of them.
Dogs can be so irritating. I hate it how in the inner city they are used as a fashion statement. Buy a cat instead. Theyre less hassle and they wander on their own accord and eventually get hit by a vehicle.