Dog Walkers Warned
The chairman of Guilsfield FC has complained to police about dog owners who allow their pets to foul on the pitch, as officials are often forced to clear the playing surface of dog mess in order for matches and training sessions to take place.
Kennel Club spokesperson Caroline Kisko warns, “The situation in Powys is often how dog control orders come about – a handful of irresponsible dog owners ruining things for the many.
“The danger is that the council has the power to enforce dogs on leads or even impose dog exclusion orders on the areas which are experiencing problems with dog fouling as a way of tackling the issue. Dog owners must bear this in mind and pick up after their dog if they do not want restrictions on where they can walk their dog.”
Since April 2006, Dog Control Orders restricting dogs’ access to public spaces can be introduced by any local authority as part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.
