by Diane Quinn

Created on: March 11, 2010

Ten years ago it was estimated that 68 million dogs dropped their waste at least once a day.  With about four in 10 U.S. households owning at least one dog, that equals a lot of dog poop.  An equally disturbing estimate is that about 40 percent of all American dog owners refuse to clean-up after their dogs.  This lack of responsibility is a growing problem and makes people wonder what are the benefits of a pooper-scooper service?

Companies who market this service believe that they are the answer to a very unpopular and unpleasant chore.  Tired of nagging their kids to keep up with this task, many parents have resorted to hiring a pooper-scooper service.  Other dog owners may be too busy and find it much easier to pay someone else to keep their yards clean from dog dirt. 

The basic benefit of a pooper-scooper service is that someone else cleans up your dog’s waste.  You enter into a contract for services on a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.  Services are available for homeowners or commercial businesses. In urban areas where irresponsible dog owners walk their dogs but refuse to pick-up after them, many businesses are turning to pooper-scooper services to keep their properties clean.  

A pooper-scooper service removes dog waste from grass, patio areas, mulched bedding, or any other surfaces where feces are dropped.   Prices vary depending upon the number and size of the dogs and the areas to be cleaned. 

Pooper-scooper services are part of a national trend toward finding environmentally friendly waste solutions. Some larger companies guarantee that the waste they pick-up is disposed of in an environmentally safe way

Other benefits of using a pooper-scooper service

*  Keeps your yard clean and reduces germs being carried into your home.

*  Prevents the spread of harmful diseases associated with canine feces like tapeworm, roundworm, E.Coli, Paro.

*  Removal prevents the attraction of mice and parasitesthat can escalate into other pest infestation problems.

*  Keeps your lawn clean, healthy and green and encourages safe yard play for children and family activities.

*  Protects the environment by minimizing the risk of water pollution.  If dog dirt remains on the ground, and it is broken down by nature, it will be washed into local water sources.  

Another more basic benefit is this:  You will never have another smelly, up close and personal encounter with dog poop again. This alone could be the best benefit of a pooper-scooper service.

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