DOG owners are being warned to clean up their acts as the council pledges to crack down on fouling.
One-thousand patrols take place each year throughout the county, with hundreds of people complaining to East Riding Council's dog warden service about mess on the streets.
Next month, an extra 14 early-morning and late-evening patrols will target hotspots including Bridlington, Driffield, Hessle, Beverley and Pocklington.
Councillor Jackie Cracknell, portfolio holder for community involvement and performance, said: "Not picking up after your dog is irresponsible and I think people are fed up with it.
"It is only a minority who are totally irresponsible.
"I have two black labradors and I always pick up after them.
"Leaving dog faeces is like leaving a nappy on the pavement. It is a health risk."
As part of a campaign to combat the problem, the council is looking at a pilot scheme involving the area's 168 town and parish councils.
At the environment and regeneration overview and scrutiny sub-committee next Wednesday, officers are recommending a programme of linking up with town and parish councils, which could lead to a more effective response to the hundreds of complaints about dog fouling, and promote responsible dog ownership.
The report also looks at the issue of whether parking wardens could be given additional legal powers to issue £75 fixed-penalty notices for dog fouling.
The crackdown has been welcomed by dog owners.
Fran Read-Saboumi, 45, of Bempton, has a Cavapoo named Scooby.
"I welcome the plans," she said.
"Even in Bempton, it can be really bad on the streets.
"People go out at night with their dogs and don't pick up their mess. You even find it near schools.
"It is a problem I think is getting worse.
"I think it is down to laziness. People should pick up after their dogs.
"It is probably the minority but something needs to be done. I don't know anyone who has been fined for not picking up."
According to surveys conducted on the subject of dog fouling, the council says 86 per cent of owners clear up after their dogs and disapprove of those who fail to do so.
An East Riding Council spokesman said: "The work is aimed at the remaining 14 per cent."
In addition, the council is holding a public consultation, with view to updating the dog control orders, which have been in place since 2009.
The consultation, which runs to the end of June, was ordered following calls from parish and town councils, schools and those who run playing fields, play areas and public spaces.
Under plans, dogs could be banned from a further 45 play areas and tourism hotspots, such as Skidby Mill and Sewerby Hall.
The so-called "on-the-lead" rule is also proposed for promenades in Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea this summer.
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