NEW signs and stencils are to be put up in dog poo hot spots in a bid to encourage pet owners to pick up after their pooch.

Ceredigion County Council has announced that it is to raise awareness of the issues caused by dog fouling and looking to influence behaviours so that all dog owners deal with their best friend’s waste legally and responsibly.

Specially designed signage and stencils are to be installed across Ceredigion on a temporary basis to make a visible impression and set out a clear message: Your Dog Your Job.

The campaign will be focused at known hot spots and include parks, paths as well as streets and other public areas.

The initiative was recently launched at Cardigan.

Cllr Dafydd Edwards, the Ceredigion Council cabinet member for Highways and Environmental Services together with Housing said: “We would like to thank all those responsible dog owners who do the right thing and would encourage everyone to play their part in ensuring that Ceredigion is kept clean.

"I would also like to remind dog owners that bagged dog waste can be put in any general on street litter bins in Ceredigion.

"This makes it as easy as possible for people to dispose of their dog waste in a legal and responsible manner.”