Galway County Council is continuing its Green Dog Walkers Scheme this year to promote the message of cleaning up after your dog.
The scheme consists of dog owners and dog walkers committing to clean up after their dog, and to being a friendly reminder to other dog walkers to clean up after their dog, while at no time being aggressive or confrontational about the issue.
By signing up to the scheme you have ‘Taken the Pledge’ to always clean up after your dog, to carry extra doggie bags and to gladly give others a bag for their dog if they ask for one.
Welcoming the ongoing campaign, Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Cllr Liam Carroll said, “Most dog owners are very responsible, but there are instances of dog fouling on our streets and in green spaces, and it is detrimental to the health of all.”
“It is upsetting for the public when the dog waste goes on shoes, wheelchairs, or buggies so please clean up after your dog.”
Chief Executive of the County Council Mr Liam Conneally said that educating and informing dog owners is at the fore of the Green Dog Walkers Scheme, which is continuing to unroll as part of the council’s efforts against dog fouling.
“The campaign continues to emphasise that dog fouling is the responsibility of the dog owner [or] walker and that they must clean up after their dog.
Dog owners and dog walkers in Co. Galway are invited to register for the scheme, and they will receive a complimentary high-viz vest and a ‘doggie bone’ poop-bag dispenser with a roll of bags.
Those interested in joining the scheme should fill out an application Form and email it to environment@galwaycoco.ie or download Green Dog Walkers and post it to the county council.
