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Re: FPN for dog walker not carrying a poo bag
DIR By: Glitch
Date: February 24, 2026, 11:20 am
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> Obligations on persons with dogs:
> 4. Fouling
>
> If a dog defecates at any time on land specified in the
Schedule to this Order a person who is in charge of the dog at
the time must remove the faeces from the land forthwith unless -
>
> (a) he has reasonable excuse for failing to do so; or
> (b) the owner, occupier or other person or authority having
control of the land has consented (generally or specifically) to
his failing to do so.
>
> 5. Means to pick up
>
> A person in charge of a dog on land specified in the Schedule
to this Order must have with him an appropriate means to pick up
dog faeces deposited by that dog forthwith unless :-
>
> (a) he has reasonable excuse for failing to do so; or
> (b) the owner, occupier or other person or authority having
control of the land has consented (generally or specifically) to
his failing to do so.
>
> The obligation is complied with if, after a request from an
authorised officer or constable, the person in charge of the dog
produces an appropriate means to pick up dog faeces.
>
> Exemptions
>
> Nothing in this Order shall apply to a disabled person (within
the meaning of the Equality Act 2010) whose disability restricts
his ability to comply with the Order and the dog is their guide
dog or assistance dog.
>
> For the purpose of this Order:
> (a) Restricted Area means the land designated in the
Schedule to this Order.
> (b) A person who habitually has a dog in his possession
shall be taken to be in charge of the dog at any time unless at
that time some other person is in charge of the dog.
> (c) Placing the faeces in a receptacle on the land which is
provided for the purpose, or for the disposal of waste, shall be
sufficient removal from the land.
> (d) Being unaware of the defecation (whether by reason of
not being in the vicinity or otherwise) shall not be a
reasonable excuse for failing to remove the faeces.
> (e) "an authorised officer " means an employee, partnership
agency or contractor of Manchester City Council who is
authorised in writing by Manchester City Council for the
purposes of giving directions under the Order.
> (f) An assistance dog, in general, is one that is trained
to aid or assist a disabled person.
> (g) An appropriate means is defined as any poop scoop bag,
disposal bag or other suitable container for disposal of dog
faeces. By way of guidance a trouser or coat or other pocket is
not such an item. Neither is a handbag, rucksack, purse or
sports bag.
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They seem to be very specific about what is not an appropriate
means, therefore hat and sock would definitely be worth arguing
over.
#Post#: 111016--------------------------------------------------
Re: FPN for dog walker not carrying a poo bag
DIR By: Glitch
Date: February 24, 2026, 11:35 am
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>
> Presumably under the "reasonable excuse" provision you could
argue that you had used the two bags you brought with you and
the dog never usually craps more than twice. I don't know if you
could use the same provision to argue that your dog only craps
in your back garden and never in the street.
>
> I'm glad I don't own a dog.
>
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It'll be interesting to hear the different excuses people come
up with. Sounds like a minefield.
Always carry several poo bags.
Speaking from experience, scraping up dog diarrhea from tarmac
leaves residue. Does that mean a fine?
Owning a dog can be a real PITA at times, but overall me and the
missus find it very rewarding. Certainly gets me out every day.
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Re: FPN for dog walker not carrying a poo bag
DIR By: BertB
Date: February 25, 2026, 4:09 am
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Have we got a link to this video? Generally I work on the basis
that everything on the internet is bollox unless a) I know it is
coming from a reputable site/source and b) it is proven
otherwise.
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Re: FPN for dog walker not carrying a poo bag
DIR By: Glitch
Date: February 25, 2026, 5:12 am
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Here you go.
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