Public Spaces Protection Orders
The control of dogs
The current Dog Control PSPO makes it an offence:
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for a person to allow their dog to be in a children’s play park
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to be in control of more than four dogs
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to fail to clear up their dog mess
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to fail to put their dog on a lead if instructed by an authorised officer
The penalty for breaching a PSPO can be dealt with through a fixed penalty notice or prosecution in the Magistrates Court.
No restrictions apply to assistance dogs or where a person has a reasonable excuse.
More information can be found on Oxford City Council’s website here.