“The problem is not the dogs but the owners. Really hefty fines should be given and publicised as a sort of deterrent to those bad owners. And Aggie you cannot choose which rules you will obey and which you will ignore. That makes you as bad as the irresponsible owners who allow their pets to foul the beach and do not pick it up.”

“Ban or no ban, our family have been using that beach with our various dogs over 40 years, so ban or no ban we will continue. Bring on a prosecution. If we refuse to give the warden our details and walk off, they cannot inforce it!”

“I've just spent aa lovely 2 weeks down in your lovely county, and we were with another family who have a dog.

We stayed at Praa Sands, but travelled daily to differnet beaches where dogs are welcome. Praa Sands is after 7pm for dogs, but as our children love playing in the sea with him, we went and found other beaches where he was allowed.

I think it would be a shame to ban dogs on the beach altogether, but equally, i understand that there are some dog owners who can be irresponsible with their dogs, and for that reason, a partial ban may be best. I actually think all of the beaches should have am area where dogs are allowed to be - but then there are always going to be people who flout the laws :(

However it's sorted, we hope to be back next spring, with the dog :)”

“yes i think everyone who owns dog/s should pick up their own dogs sh1t. i always pick up my dogs sh1t. i get fed up with stepping in it and the buggy wheels getting caked in it. some people say well its on the grass verge so it doesnt matter, course it blinking matters rule is pick up your dogs sh1t. if people can be bothered to pick up their dogs sh1t then rehome your dog to more responsible owners. if this comment pees you off then i reckon you must be one of the many that leaves their dogs sh1t behind.”

“I see it every day too. However, as usual it's the minority that do ruin it for the rest of us. I've got two kids so I'm not exactly pleased with the status quo but further protestations will ruin it for the rest of us.

The dog warden as been a welcome presence this summer so hopefully a few on the spot fines will deter the losers unable to clean up after their dogs.

Please don't tar us all with the same brush!”

“Snoopy, Porthtowan...
2 dogs on the beach at about 7 p.m. last evening, 1 earlier to-day, hadn't got my watch on to check the time...
I always clear up after myself too... its after the dog s**ts that some (clearly NOT YOU) don't clean up .. Do you need me to post some photos ???”

“C.Glee, you're spouting stereotypical bile

I do not let my dog on the beach until Oct 1st. Most of my friends have dogs and they behave in the same way and we always clear up after ourselves.

By why let facts get in the way when you can have a good moan about something....”

“bobb, Wadebridge......
The access ''byeway'' to my (and other) property is like a dogs toilet at present and despite a ban there are dogs on the beach at Porthtowan almost every day.. It does get better in the winter when the dogs can be taken on the beach to s**t...
oh yes! it is mainly local dog-owners who are responsible or should I say irresponsible.”

“We had this trouble in this area,but thank God for Harlyn beach which allows dogs all year round.The only trouble you get is with the holiday makers and their kids s****y nappies.Its about time they were taught to take them home and not bury them in the sand.”