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    MHK calls for dog fouling to be stamped out using DNA

    Could forcing dog owners to get their pets microchipped also help tackle dog fouling? 

    The suggestion was made during this week's House of Keys sitting where the second reading of the Dogs (Amendment) Bill was debated. 

    The new laws would see an end to the current licensing system - dog owners would instead have to get their pets chipped.

    Garff MHK Martyn Perkins said if pets' details were available irresponsible dog owners could be tracked down via their dog's DNA:

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