Submitted by isthisavailable t3_111kheb in ColumbiaMD
Curious on your all's thoughts on dog poop not getting picked up in the grass on the side of the paths in the woods. I have seen more and more poop on the side of the paths recently and it really bugs me, but it's also really close to the edge of the woods so I don't know if I'm getting irrationally upset. Thoughts?
I have one of those doggie poop stations near my house that I frequently walk by. You’d be surprised how often I see piles of shit literally right next to the trashcan where there are always free plastic bags stocked up in the dispenser. It’s ridiculous, some people around here just suck. It’s a losing battle
I must be doing it wrong then
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Ugh. Even on the side paths, people should pick up. Sometimes runners/walkers have to go off a bit to one side to avoid bikes, pass people, etc. If it's well off the path, probably not a huge deal, but if it's clearly visible when walking, I would say pick it up!
I'm in Wilde Lake. I've started to put up little flags with shaming poop statements on it because I'm tired of stepping on land mines when it's dark out. Also, it's just gross and part of being a responsible dog owner. Yes, it would be a whole lot quicker if I just picked up the dog poop I see along the walk with my dog....but it's the principle!
One neighbor of mine called out another neighbor who didn't pick up their dog's poop and was told off. Honestly, some people think that if no one is watching, then it's OK. Others give two shits if we're watching or not. They literally do not care.
Even if it's "in the woods" dog shit should be picked up. There are far too many dogs in concentrated area, and their diets have too much unnatural crap in it (not to mention nasty germs), for their poop to left anywhere. You own a dog, you pick it up.
It’s gross. It should be picked up. I have two dogs and I think it’s my responsibility to clean up after them. I would feel awful if someone’s hike or walk or park day was sidelined by stepping in some stinky poo.
Yeah not everyone is good about parasite prevention and regular vet visits…not to mention some other dogs may have coprophagia.
This considered natural fertilizer for the grass that would help us all see that green shiny grass on the summer. Add on that its dogs nature. For instance if you ever feels the need to go to the rest room you might find near by Macdonald dogs can’t.
Other than that it might help reduce the planet temperature as well and would save the next generation.
LETS ENJOY HAVING THESE LITTLE POOPS ALL OVRR THE PLACE.
The dog owners are bad but the deer owners are something else.
One of the reasons I could never own a dog, as much as I love them. I couldn't handle the poop. It's definitely a dog owner's responsibility to pick up after their dogs.
I️ love seeing notes and flags! Thank you for that!
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I had to put a huge trail camera on the front of the townhouse I'm renting out because one of the neighbors was just letting their elderly dog shit everywhere, daily, and not picking it up.
I don't get it either. If you don't plan to pick up the poop, then don't get a dog! It's that easy.
What do the flags accomplish if the poop is already there and the pooper is gone?
Ok glad I'm not the only one!
Yes. We originally wanted a medium sized dog but having a small dog is nice because the bigger the dog the bigger the poop
Plus my dog LOVES to sniff other dog's poop, so we have to stay extra vigilant during walks
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AKnitWit777 t1_j8f7xld wrote
For real? It's disgusting, and I am a dog owner. It takes literally seconds to clean up and if you do it right, you won't get any poop on your hand when you clean up.