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Get Rid of Doggie Doo Once and for All

Posted by Sabrina Ayala on Jun 30, 2014 6:30:00 AM

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Protect your Landscaping from Doggie DOO

The purpose of this article is to help property and community managers reduce the amount of pet waste in their property. “Controlling dog poop is the number one topic of discussion at community board meetings across the Bay area; dogs don’t pick up after themselves and sometimes their owners don’t either”.

How to solve a dog poop problem for your Community or HOA

Make it convenient for pet owners to pick up and dispose of the dog waste properly. Install pet waste stations and reminder signs along paths and in common areas. Pet waste stations consist of a post, waste receptacle, reminder sign, and litter bag dispenser. You may choose to purchase the pet waste station, service, and supplies separately, however, managed service options are now also offered by some pet waste removal companies.

Install Multiple Stations for a fixed FEE

With some managed services there is no hidden up front cost for the community. Instead, for example you pay one fixed weekly rate of less than $20/wk/station for the station, supplies, maintenance and service. After two years you own the station - after four years you will receive a new one free of charge. This plan eliminates up front cost and makes installing multiple stations in your community feasible. It also ensures that the stations on your property look clean and shiny.

Hire a Professional Pooper Scooper Company

Consider hiring a professional pooper scooper company to patrol the problem areas for pet waste. If budgeting is a problem, hire them to spend only a certain amount of time at the property each week. Make certain your community bylaws allow residents that do not pick up after their pets to be fined.

Consider installing a dog park and encourage residents to take their dogs there to play instead of the same field the neighborhood kids play soccer on!

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