Doggy DNA could be used to track owners who don’t clean up after their pets

The PooPrints service traces dogs - and owners - from DNA in their faeces It is already widely used in U.S. gated communities and condo complexes A firm is now in talks with about 15 councils to bring it to the UK

By Damien Gayle for MailOnline

Published: 04:20 EST, 31 December 2014 | Updated: 05:10 EST, 31 December 2014

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Irresponsible dog owners' days could be numbered as a company which matches dogs to the DNA left behind in their mess is reportedly in talks with local councils.

The PooPrints service works by building a DNA database of dogs in a particular area so any dog mess found can be quickly traced back to the offending animal - and its owner.

It's already in use in many U.S. apartment complexes and condo buildings, where operators report very high compliance rates as dog owners know they will be unable to deny the offence.

Poo time: But irresponsible dog owners' days could be numbered as a company which matches dogs to the DNA left behind in their mess is reportedly in talks with local councils to bring the service to the UK

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Doggy DNA could be used to track owners who don't clean up after their pets