Pembrokeshire County Council dog wardens will be out and about on beaches again this summer, ensuring that locals and holidaymakers know about the Seashore Byelaws that apply to dogs.
The byelaws are in force from May 1 to September 30 every year, and as part of a campaign to get more Blue Flag awards, the number of beaches with dog restrictions is being gradually increased.
The restricted beaches in Pembrokeshire are as follows:
Poppit Sands; St David's (Whitesands Beach); Newgale; Saundersfoot; Lydstep; Amroth; Tenby (North, South and Castle Beaches).
The byelaws require dog owners to keep their dogs on leads on the promenades next to these beaches, and only to take the dogs on permitted parts of these beaches.
Dogs for the blind are exempt.
Pembrokeshire County Council head of public protection, Alan Bennett, said: "This will be the second year that dogs are prohibited on areas at South and Castle Beaches in Tenby. Dog wardens will be requesting names and addresses of dog owners ignoring the byelaws. This may lead to court appearances and fines up to £500.
"Dog owners should also be aware that the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act applies to all beaches. If their dog fouls they must 'bag it and bin it' to ensure that the beach remains clean for other people.
"Failure to clean up may lead to a fixed penalty ticket of £25 or to a court appearance with a maximum fine of £1,000."