How big is the problem?
Dog fouling has actually reduced over the last decade.
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Estimates put the UK dog population at 8 million (Petfood Manufacturers Association, 2010), producing 1,000 tonnes of faeces every day (Cuthbert Jackson, Dog Warden News, 2002)
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In 2004/05 the average number of complaints to local authorities was 194 per authority (Keep Britain Tidy, Control of Dogs Survey, 2005/06)
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95% of the British public are worried by the amount of dog fouling in public places (Local Government Association)
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91% of councils employ a dog warden (Keep Britain Tidy, Control of Dogs Survey, 2005)
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Not only is dog fouling unpleasant, it’s dangerous. You can contract Toxocariasis from dog mess, which can lead to blindness
Local Environmental Quality Survey of England 2009/10
Dog fouling has fallen by 1% from the previous year. It was evident on 7% of sites surveyed.