I'm speaking up here on a matter that matters greatly to me. As a responsible pet owner who enjoys walking the dog I find it hard to understand why people leave their doggy waste where the dog dropped it rather than using a bag to pickup and dispose of the waste properly. Where I come from this is usually a $999 fine for not removing your dogs waste and I wish the fines were imposed here too. It is not fun to walk your dog or just go for a walk and have to watch where you step. Just do the right thing and be considerate of others who also enjoy walking their dog or walking for excercise. What your dog does in your own backyard is your business, but what that same dog does on public property is everyone's business.