Environmental Awareness Newsletter September 2022

September 2022

Environmental Awareness Newsletter Autumn Edition

Green Dog Walker Programme

Bag It, Bin It!

Dog owners everywhere know they need to pick up after their dogs,

In line with our Corporate Plan, Dún Laoghaire-RathdownCounty

but the issue of dog fouling is still one that plagues our County.

Council aims to enrich the quality of life through vibrant

communities by promoting the Green Dog Walker Programme. The

To highlight the issue of dog fouling Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County

Green Dog Walkers is a community led programme that promotes

Council in collaboration with 11 other local authorities have

responsible dog ownership in a positive and non-confrontational

developed a new campaign to remind dog owners to pick up after

way. If you are a dog owner who always picks-up after your dog,

their pup wherever they are.

take the pledge to become a Green Dog Walker Champion. The

Council will post you some complimentary dog waste bags, bag

The campaign features the adorable

dispenser, used bag holder and further information. To take the

“ Scally ” the dog in a series of

pledge, please visit our Green Dog Walkers webpage or contact

videos which highlight the

info@dlrcoco.ie.

consequences of not picking up the

poop. Whether under the cover of

darkness, in a field or on the beach

remember “Your dog’s poop could

end up anywhere! Always Pick it

up!”

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