How to Clean up Your Dog's Waste in Public Parks
In dog parks your dog's waste isn't a terrible concern, since there are always waste baskets and poop scoops nearby, but in public parks this may not be the case. With a little forethought, however, you can be prepared for whenever and wherever your dog needs to go.
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Instructions
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Keep a few plastic bags in your pocket for when you need to clean up your dog's waste. You can simply pick up the waste using the bag, invert it, tie it off and then throw it away.
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Have baby wipes or special pet wipes on hand whenever your pets go to the bathroom outdoors. This will keep them clean and sanitized, and prevent them from tracking dirt and waste back into the house from the park.
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Check whether the park has provided tools for you to use to clean up after your dog. Some parks provide a poop scoop or a shovel or rake near a garbage bin.
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Dig a hole in the ground and place the waste in the hole whenever there isn't a garbage bin nearby. This will keep people from stepping in it and reduce the attraction to any flies.
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Ensure that you keep your dog away from areas where children are playing unless he is going to be constantly monitored. This will keep the children from coming into contact with your dog's waste.
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Give your dog treats whenever he goes does his business in approved spots. This encourages the habit of going in appropriate places, although this can takes months and is not always foolproof.
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Tips & Warnings
Watch for signs in public parks that warn against allowing pets off leash or that bar pets from entry. In addition, you might also want to find out whether there are dedicated dog parks in the area so your dog has a place to run free.
Don't allow your dog to pee on landscaped plants, such as flowers or bushes. The acid and ammonia in the urine will poison the soil and the plants will die
