Walking Your Dog In East Devon
Dog faeces, quite apart from being unpleasant, can present a serious health hazard, particularly to young children.
Please train your dog to go only at home. Set aside one corner of your garden for your dog and train him to to use it always. Droppings can be disposed of in a purpose-dug hole, covering each time with a little soil, or flushed down the toilet. Those without gardens should have a tray of fuller’s earth for their pet at home.
When walking your dog always carry a bag. Faeces should be placed in a dog wastebin or taken home. If this is not possible, double wrap them in two plastic bags and place them in a litter bin.
Dogs and the law
Owners must clear up after their dogs on all land (including beaches) to which the public have access, apart from Forestry Commission Land where their own rules will apply.
In East Devon there are a number of other restrictions, for example, dogs may be banned from certain lands (e.g beaches and children’s play areas) and in other areas dogs need to be kept on their leads. In public places you are not allowed to be in control of more than six dogs at any time.
To view further information on restrictions click on the Dog Control link above.
Every dog while on a highway or in a place of public resort must wear a collar with the owners name and address inscribed upon it or on a plate or badge attached to it.
Updated 01.07.09
