PEOPLE across West Devon are being asked what they think about plans to introduce new Dog Control Orders across the borough. West Devon Borough Council intends introducing the orders in October 2014 to replace existing byelaws and legislation which currently cover dog fouling and dog walking. The orders will regularise the rules on where dogs can and cannot go across West Devon. They will also make it clear when and where dogs must be on leads and formalise the council's anti-fouling policy. Local town and parish councils have already been consulted along with other relevant organisations across West Devon. The council's community services chairman, Cllr Robert Sampson, said: 'We know that the majority of dog owners are responsible but when the minority act selfishly it can have a big impact on our communities. 'The new orders will make the rules clear for everyone. 'We hope this approach will strike a balance between the needs of dog owners and other residents so everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of our borough.'   People are being urged to take a look at the current draft orders and have their say. The draft orders are available at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/dogorder">www.westdevon.gov.uk/dogorder or copies can be viewed at the council's main reception at Kilworthy Park in Tavistock or at the Okehampton customer services centre in St James' Street from 9am to 3pm each week day. Comments can be emailed to [email protected]">[email protected]/dogorder or sent to Cathy Aubertin, Dog Control Orders Consultation, West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ. The deadline for comments is Friday, July 18.    Similar Dog Control Orders were introduced in the South Hams in October 2013.