Pick up after your dog

Published: 02 September 2025

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All dog owners are reminded of Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Dog Controls in Monmouthshire. The Order introduces 5 types of restrictions.

1. DOG FOULING
Requires a person in charge of a dog to clean up if the dog defecates on any public space in the county.
2. DOG BAGS
Requires a person in charge of a dog, in any public space in the county, to have an appropriate means (e.g. a dog poo bag) to pick up any faeces deposited by that dog and to show they have bag(s) if requested to do so by an authorised officer.
3. DOG ON LEAD BY DIRECTION
Requires a person in charge of a dog, in any public space in the county, to put the dog on a lead of no more than two metres length, when directed to do so by an authorised officer, where the dog is considered to be out of control or causing alarm or distress or to prevent a nuisance.
4. DOGS ON LEADS AREAS
Specified public spaces, identified through consultation, where a dog needs to be kept on a lead of no more than two metres in length. There are 20 listed in the PSPO and are identified by location plans.
5. DOG EXCLUSION AREAS
Specified public spaces, where dogs are excluded. There are 180 listed in the PSPO and are identified by location plans. These have been identified through consultation as requiring further protection from dog fouling because of the main use of the area. These are predominantly marked sports pitches, children’s play areas, school and leisure centre grounds.