The complaints were made to the council in a bid to stop dog owners from not picking up after their pets.
Dog owners who are spotted not clearing up after their dogs can be handed an on-the-spot fine of up to £100, and a further £1,000 if prosecuted.
Research into Freedom of Information (FOI) data by TopDog, which sells dog harnesses and collars, looked into complaint numbers in various regions last year.
Northumberland came in at number two on the list, with 1,058 complaints and only six fines.
Those in Manchester topped the list of complainers, with 1,147 complaints being made to the council in 2024, with only 38 of which resulted in fines.
Durham had 884 complaints for the year, with 18 of those being fined.
John Skinner, co-founder of TopDog, said: “The last thing you want when taking your dog out for a walk is to suddenly be without dog poo bags when you need them.
“Even those short walks can surprise you, so we would recommend investing in a useful dog walking bag which can hold all the essentials such as keys, wallet, and your phone, but also has a poo bag dispenser so you’ll never be short again.”
While you can get fined for not picking up after your dog, you can also get fined for not being prepared to do so.
Councils such as Canterbury, Daventry, and North Somerset will issue fines of up to £100 for anyone not carrying at least two poo bags.
According to TopDog, it’s not just dog fouling that owners have to be mindful of, there’s a long list of laws that need to be obeyed, especially when owners take their dog out in public.
Going for a walk on the beach, for example, is something that dog owners have to be mindful of or risk facing a fine.
Most beaches have restrictions from May to September where if you are caught you could face fines of up to £1,000.
There are however many beaches in the UK where you can walk your dog all year round.
