Dog Fouling, Dog Bins and Dog Control

This page provides information on dog fouling, including how to report dog fouling and dog control including when a lead is required and how many dogs can be walked at any one time.

Dogs on Lead by Direction

You must place your dog on a lead when requested to do so by an authorised officer.

Dog Exclusion Areas

Dogs are not permitted in:

  • Children's play areas
  • Fenced sports and games areas, such as tennis courts
  • Bowling greens
  • Marked sports pitches while a game is in progress, such as football pitches

Dog Walking

There is currently no general restriction on the number of dogs a person may walk on East Herts Council-owned land.
However, all dogs must be kept under effective control at all times. Dog walkers are responsible for ensuring their dogs:

  • Do not pose a danger to other people or animals
  • Do not cause a nuisance

Do not disturb wildlife or livestock

Please keep dogs on leads where appropriate, clean up after them and follow any site-specific restrictions or signage.
By acting responsibly, dog walkers can help keep our parks and open spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone.

For information about other Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), visit our Public Spaces Protection Orders page.

Dog Fouling

You must clean up after your dog on any land within the district that is open to the air and accessible to the public, including woodlands and agricultural land.
Failing to clean up after your dog is an offence and may result in a fixed penalty notice, prosecution or other enforcement action.
To report dog fouling, please use our online reporting form.

Means to Pick Up Dog Waste

When requested by an authorised officer, you must be able to produce a suitable means of picking up your dog's waste.
Dog waste can be disposed of in dog bins or standard litter bins.
If you notice a damaged or overflowing dog waste bin, please report it using our online reporting form.
 

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