Thanks for starting this thread. I have lived all over London, but decided to buy in HOP recently. I have never lived in a place with so much dog poo everywhere, and I also agree that it is embarrassing when you walk around with friends showing your "nice" new area.
I have thought about following the culprits to their homes should they do the dirty deed in front of me (so I can get their addresses and get them charged) - but clearly, the chances of that happening are remote... Plus I may be viewed as a stalker ;o)
I will be making my complaints to the council now (thanks for the info and previous thread) - and I think many other people should so they can act on our concerns.
It will certainly make walking to and from the station a more pleasant experience... It better stop before the summer... can you imagine in flip flops!!!