Is dog mess a problem in your area? Picture: SIMON PARKER
We are a nation of dog lovers but when dogs have to do their business some owners can be more responsible than others.
New data revealed by freedom of information requests shows that district councils across Suffolk have issued 33 fixed penalty notices for dog mess in the past five years.
But is dog fouling a problem where you live? And do you think fines for dog fouling are effective?
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