Pet Corner: Pick up your dog’s poo or one local authority will use DNA to find and fine you

How leaving your dog waste behind can end up to be a costly exercise

Cleaning up after your dog is essential. Picture: iStock

While fines and measures are in place to deter pet owners from choosing to leave dog poo on a path, the hit-and-miss implementations of these means many choose to ignore the law.

A recent survey by Dogs Trust reveals 69% of people surveyed claim they often witness dog walkers not cleaning up after their dog, with 57% indicating that dog fouling is a big issue in their area.