I haven't caught anybody in the act yet but I will sooner or later - if anyone does catch an owner doing this then make sure you remind them that it is illegal, and that owners can be fined up to ?1,000. Take a photo with your camera phone if you have one - or pretend to take one even if your phone doesn't have a camera. It's a disgusting habit and owners need to be reminded of this.

I think that if any of us spot anyone doing this in SE23 we should follow them back to where they live and dump the offending dog poo outside thier gate to see how they like it!! However considering the abuse I got recently for confronting someone maybe a more constructive approach would be better. I suggest they are followed to their (presumably local) address and then a standard letter is sent to them. This could highlighting the fact that they have been spotted offending by members of HOPRA and The Forest Hill Society, state the fine and say that their address and photographic evidence will be supplied to the police if they are caught re-offending in the area ....maybe this could help? Is it worth a try?