CHILDREN in West Devon are being urged to join the campaign against dog fouling in the borough. West Devon Borough Council's dog warden Murray Cowley is teaming up with Devon and Cornwall Police Community Support Officer Sarah Deacock to visit three schools to highlight the issue. Murray said: 'I will be talking to eight, nine and ten year olds about the health risks caused by dog fouling and explaining why cleaning up after your pet is the responsible thing to do. 'Children are passionate about looking after their local area and make excellent ambassadors when it comes to spreading the word about the dangers of dog fouling.'   Dog warden Murray and PCSO Sarah Deacock will be visiting North Tawton Community Primary School on Wednesday, June 4 and Okehampton Primary School and Hatherleigh Community Primary School on Wednesday, June 18. PCSO Deacock said: 'As your local PCSO and a parent, I have concerns for the safety of children as they are at the highest risk of health implications of dog faeces not being picked up. 'I believe that educating and involving children in the process will have a greater impact in our bid to reduce dog fouling issues across the Okehampton area.' Years 4 and 5 pupils at the schools taking part will be invited to enter a competition to design an anti-dog fouling poster. The winner will get 12 months' family entry to Plymouth Marine Aquarium with a family day pass for those who come second and third.  The poster will be used by West Devon Borough Council and Devon and Cornwall Police at park events, and the local community can also show support for the anti-dog fouling campaign by displaying the poster.  People who allow their dogs to foul in the West Devon Borough Council area could get an on-the-spot £75 fine with a maximum penalty of up to £1000 if the case goes to court. For more information and to report dog fouling online visit http://www.westdevon.gov.uk">www.westdevon.gov.uk