How to Clean Up Dog Poop

Dogs are great and all--but if only they could learn to use the restroom and not have to do their business outside--or at least learn to clean up their own mess. But alas, it's our job. Here's how to do it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Poop Scooper
• Plastic grocery bag or poop cleanup bag
• Trash can

1. Buy a pooper scooper, which is a specially designed scoop and shovel for dog waste cleanup. Simply scoop the poop into the shovel and dispose of in a trash can. Pet supply stores carry a wide variety of poop scoopers in different sizes and styles. There is one variety that comes with biodegradable bags that cover the entire scooper so that it stays clean.
2. Bring plastic grocery bags or plastic bags specifically designed for poop clean up when walking your dog (it could get a little cumbersome lugging a pooper scooper). The bags you purchase usually come scented and can be found at most stores that carry pet supplies. Dispoz-A-Scoop is a disposable plastic bag scooper with a handle and metal edge.
3. Place your hand inside the plastic bag and simply scoop up the poop.
4. Turn the bag inside out (there should be no poop on the outside of the bag) and knot the open end.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchasing plastic bags can get expensive, especially if you walk your dog three times a day. You might want to save those for special outings and stick to grocery bags for everyday use.
• Grocery store bags tend to be on the thinner side and often have holes. It’s always a good idea to double bag before you place your hand in to scoop--for reasons that don’t need to be explained.