Dog fouling - why bag but not bin?
Hello dog owners!
I'm doing some research on dog fouling. Specifically why people will bother to pick up after their dog and put it in a bag. Then rather than put it in a bin, they will dump it in a bush or hang it from a tree/railing.
I'm trying to understand people's motivations for this - given that they can be bothered to reach down and pick up a nasty poo from the floor, why not seal the deal and carry it to a bin?
I appreciate that the vast majority of you on here are very responsible dog owners and always pick up and throw away but given that dog fouling and littering are both criminal offences (and can incur a double fine if you are caught), it is quite difficult to find people who will own up to having done it in the past.
I'd be really interested to know your views on this issue and whether you have ever had any experience of the problem. Has anyone seen it first hand - either bags left behind or caught people in the act? Is it more of a problem in certain places e.g. countryside, heritage sites, parks or just on the street?
Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to respond to my query, whatever you say will remain anonymous and no doubt come in very handy towards finding a solution to the problem that will hopefully make life better for everyone, including dog owners.
Jo
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