Let’s be honest—most dog owners have skipped picking up poop at least once. Maybe even twice! Maybe it was raining. Perhaps you were in a hurry. Maybe you thought, “It’ll just decompose.” Or my favorite excuse - "I forgot my poop bags, I'll stop by later and take care...
Quick Answer Yes, dog poop can make people sick. Dog feces may contain bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, as well as parasites like roundworms. These organisms can spread through contaminated soil or grass and may pose a higher risk to children who play in the...
If you’ve ever spotted a tiny blur darting across your lawn at dusk, you might have wondered: will dog poop attract mice? I already posted about dog poop attracting rats, how about their smaller cousins? It’s not the most glamorous backyard question, but it’s an...
A backyard often becomes the heart of a home once dogs and babies enter the picture. It’s where morning sunshine meets wagging tails, where early steps turn into confident strides, and where families gather for simple moments. While most single-family housing units...
Did you know that there is a trade organization for professional pooper scoopers? Of course there is. It’s called aPaws or the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists. And yes, Scoop Masters is a member of that association. In fact, I’m one of 11 of the...
A Practical Guide to Launching Your Own Eco-Friendly In-Home Pet Care Business Starting a green pet care business doesn’t begin with products — it begins with purpose. What drives your service isn't just a love of animals, but a clear commitment to sustainability that...
Ah, the Fourth of July: America’s favorite excuse to grill hot dogs, wear flag-themed everything, and light up the sky like a war zone. For humans, it’s a celebration. For dogs? It’s basically the apocalypse. If you’ve ever seen your dog panic at a mere thunderclap,...
Having an accident in a company vehicle is bound to happen if you’re in business for any extended length of time. It’s one of the major expenses of a professional pooper scooper company as opposed to a small startup company without proper commercial insurance. This...
As dog-loving homeownerships continue to blossom, one quirky yet ever-present dilemma emerges: the battle between the beloved pup and the lawn. It may seem like a mere nuisance, a little bit of dog poop here, a sprinkle of dog urine there—but these seemingly small...
We’ve all seen it—your dog sneaks a bite of your strawberry, apple, or whatever fruit you’re eating and suddenly, you freeze. Is that okay? Should you panic? Are they secretly running a fruit heist behind your back? (Spoiler: your dog’s not plotting world...
With warmer weather just around the corner, taking care of your dogs can present new and different challenges. It’s that time of the year where we look into the summertime threats to dogs and what you can do about it. After all, we all want to take care of our pets...
Let’s be honest—most dog owners have skipped picking up poop at least once. Maybe even twice! Maybe it was raining. Perhaps you were in a hurry. Maybe you thought, “It’ll just decompose.” Or my favorite excuse - "I forgot my poop bags, I'll stop by later and take care...
Quick Answer Yes, dog poop can make people sick. Dog feces may contain bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, as well as parasites like roundworms. These organisms can spread through contaminated soil or grass and may pose a higher risk to children who play in the...
Does Dog Poop Decompose? Let’s Dig Into It! If you’re a dog owner, you know the drill: your furry friend does their business, and you—well, you deal with it. But have you ever wondered if there’s a greener way to handle your dog’s “deposits”? Can dog poop actually be...
If you’ve ever spotted a tiny blur darting across your lawn at dusk, you might have wondered: will dog poop attract mice? I already posted about dog poop attracting rats, how about their smaller cousins? It’s not the most glamorous backyard question, but it’s an...