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 <\/p>\n
By Damien Gayle for MailOnline <\/p>\n
Published: 04:20 EST, 31 December 2014 | Updated: 05:10 EST, 31 December 2014 <\/p>\n
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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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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 <\/p>\n
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The rest is here: 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 139 shares 115 View comments 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 Continue reading
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