Holdfast Bay Council is conducting a two week blitz on dog owners doing the wrong thing at the beach. Picture: Helen Orr Source: adelaidenow

A BLITZ targeting owners of out-of-control dogs using Glenelg, Brighton, Somerton Park and Hove beaches will start tomorrow.

Council officers will target all Holdfast Bay beaches, targeting dog owners who have dogs off the leash outside prescribed times or who do not clean up after their pets, until April 6.

Holdfast Bay chief executive Justin Lynch said the crackdown was prompted by an outpouring of anxiety from residents about out-of-control dogs on its beaches this summer.

"The council always takes very seriously any public safety concern related to dog control and has multiple dog control initiatives in place at all times," Mr Lynch said.

"But given the strong feedback from our community this summer, it's time to send irresponsible dog owners an even clearer message to clean up your act or pay the penalty.

"It will be a matter of less talk, more fines."

Dog owners caught doing the wrong thing during the blitz, which starts tomorrow (March 23) and ends on April 6, will automatically attract an $80 fine, he said.

"Stern warnings will also be issued to dog owners whose dogs are not within close proximity of verbal commands," Mr Lynch said.

Dogs are allowed to be off-leash at Holdfast Bay beaches between 8pm and 10am during the daylight saving months as long as they are still "under effective control".

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Blitz on out-of-control dogs on beaches