Dog Control and Ownership

Many of us enjoy walking our dogs around Wilberfoss and the surrounding countryside. A few simple habits help everyone share the village comfortably, whether they have a dog or not.

Bag it and bin it

Please pick up after your dog every time, wherever you are in the village. Dog mess is unpleasant, spoils pavements and play areas, and is a health risk, especially for children. Once the bag is full, put it in a litter or dog waste bin. If there is no bin nearby, take the bag home with you. Please do not leave bags on the ground or hang them on hedges and fences.

Keep dogs on a lead where needed

• Keep your dog on a lead near livestock. Farm animals can be frightened by dogs, and the countryside around the village is working farmland.
• Keep dogs on a lead, or away altogether, on playing fields and around the pavilion when children and sports teams are using them.
• Keep your dog under close control on footpaths and near roads.

Reporting dog fouling

Dog fouling is dealt with by East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC). If you see a problem area, or know where it keeps happening, you can report it through the council at eastriding.gov.uk. Please give the location as clearly as you can.

You are also welcome to let the Parish Clerk know about any recurring problems, so the Parish Council can raise them at a meeting.

Thank you

Most dog owners in Wilberfoss already do the right thing, and it is much appreciated. Responsible ownership keeps our paths, fields and verges pleasant for all.

Tips for a good walk

• Carry spare bags so you are never caught short
• Keep to paths and rights of way, and close gates behind you
• Make sure your dog wears a collar and tag with your details, and is microchipped as the law requires
• Be considerate to walkers, runners and cyclists, and to people who are nervous around dogs

If you see a dog that is lost or loose near the road, please try to keep it safe if you can do so without risk, and call the number on its tag.