Raggy,
I'm not trying to defend anti-social dog owners. If you read my post of 15 Feb 18 - 4:42 PM, you will see that I have to avoid other people's dog mess, just like you. I find it intensely annoying when I make the effort and other people don't. The problem extends to more than "just a few irresponsible dog owners" but, at the same time, there are more of us responsible dog owners than you give credit for.

I put dog fouling into the same category as general littering. I put my litter into a bin or take it home with me but, when I am out and about, I pass many discarded drinks cans, sweet wrappers, take-away trays, cigarette ends, and lumps of chewing gum. Dog mess has added health hazards but, like fly tipping, it is a sign of a "couldn't care less" attitude to society. I try to limit the effects of my actions on others as a general rule of life. There are plenty of others who do the same but, sadly, lots of people who don't.

DC