Council and Police officers have started a week-long campaign to encourage dog-walkers to pick up after their pets in Christchurch.

They're not actually gonna be punishing people, but handing out leaflets and free dog poop bags to people - in areas they say dog fouling is unacceptable high.

They'll be patrolling locations including Stanpit Rec, Purewell meadows and Steamer Point nature reserve each day until Friday.