Introduction
The main role of a dog warden is to collect confined stray dogs and reunite them with their owners. But they are also there to give advice and education to dog owners, when they ask for it and enforce legislation to promote responsible dog ownership
Wardens patrol at times when dogs are likely to be exercised, focusing on specific problems or responding to complaints.
Public Space Protection Orders - Dog control
Somerset has parks, open spaces and beaches which welcome dogs, but there are some restrictions. These can be found on Public Spaces Protection Orders.
The orders cover the following dog controls within Somerset:
- Exclusion of dogs from land
- Fouling of land by dogs and the removal of dog faeces
- Dogs only permitted on land if kept on lead
More information
You can read more on our website:
You can get in touch with a dog warden by sending a message or phone 0300 123 2224.