Submitted on Saturday 18th March 2017
Rejected on Monday 3rd April 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Start using biodegradable, compostable dog poo bags
It's a problem that gets on lots of people's nerves - the scourge of dog owners who don't clear up after their pets.
That lovely Sunday afternoon walk with the family, and then suddenly coming across a pile of poo bags either thrown behind a tree or hanging off a branch.
Dog mess is one of the most common causes of complaints to local councils and four out of 10 people consider it a problem in their local area, says the campaign group Keep Britain Tidy. Along with the Dogs Trust it has launched a campaign, The Big Scoop, to remind the minority of bad owners to clean up after their animals.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Your petition seems to be asking dog owners, not the UK Government or Parliament, to take action.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could start a new petition asking the Government or Parliament to encourage or require people to use biodegradable bags.
You can report a dog fouling problem to your local council.
If you are in England and Wales, you can find out more here:
www.gov.uk/report-dog-fouling
If you are in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you will need to contact your local council directly. You can find out the contact details for your your local council here:
www.gov.uk/find-local-council
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