As a parent I can appreciate the fact that dog owners should clean up any mess their pet makes, but as a dog owner I can understand why some people do not do so.

On many occassions I have taken out my dog and cleaned up its mess, I have then to carry the bag around with me for over half-an- hour as local parks only have bins near the entrances, and streets only have bins near shops.

If I take my dog out I like to give him a good run, which means there are no bins available. I then have to carry a smelly bag around with me. I feel that wherever there is a sign about cleaning up any dog mess there should also be a bin.

Karen, Woodchurch.

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