REGISTER AS A "GREEN DOG WALKER"

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:25:00 GMT

Galway County Council  Anti-Dog Fouling Campaign

Green Dog Walkers Scheme

Pro-actively changing attitudes about dog fouling in Co. Galway

Educating and influencing the behaviour of dog owners regarding dog fouling will be to the fore as Galway County Council launch the “Green Dog Walkers Scheme” as an addition to its on-going Anti-Dog Fouling Campaign. The campaign continues to emphasise that dog fouling is the responsibility of the dog owner/walker and that they must clean up after their dog.

Dog owners and dog walkers in Co. Galway are invited to register as “Green Dog Walkers” in this scheme.

The Green Dog Walkers scheme is a positive, pro-active, non -confrontational, friendly way to change attitudes about dog fouling in Co. Galway. The programme has been rolled out in many parts of Ireland and has proven very successful. 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. An information leaflet about the scheme and a pledge form are available.

 What does it mean when you sign up?

When you sign up to the scheme you will be sent a complimentary Green Dog Walkers high-viz vest and a ‘doggie bone’ poop-bag dispenser with a roll of bags.

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. By wearing the Green Dog Walkers high-viz vest you are indicating that you are a responsible dog-owner participating in and supporting the Green Dog Walkers scheme, and a contact for others who might want information about the scheme.   

We encourage everyone to support the campaign as this will make it more effective. Higher participation will lead to a greater impact in tackling the dog fouling problem in our county.  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 very upsetting for the  public when the dog waste goes on shoes, wheelchairs or buggies!

Want to join the Green Dog Walkers scheme?

 Fill out  Application Form   and email to environment@galwaycoco.ie or download  Green Dog Walkers  and post to

Environment Section

Galway County Council

Áras an Chontae

Prospect Hill

Galway H91H6KX

091509510