The Scoop

Poop happens. Here's the dish.

Why scooping matters, how to do it like a pro, and a few facts to impress your fellow dog walkers.

68 million

pet dogs live in U.S. homes.1

That's a lot of walkies. And a lot of bags.

Why scoop the poop

It doesn't just "go away"

Leaving it behind isn't only rude. Here's what actually happens.

It washes into the water

Rain carries pet waste from lawns, trails and beaches into storm drains. From there it flows to streams, lakes and the ocean.2

As it breaks down, it uses up oxygen that fish and plants need. It can also close beaches and make shellfish unsafe to eat.2

It carries germs

Pet waste contains bacteria, parasites and viruses. Contaminated water can cause stomach upsets, rashes, and eye and ear infections.2

Roundworm and hookworm eggs can survive for weeks, even years, in parks, playgrounds and yards.3

Little ones play there

Kids are most at risk. They play on the ground, touch everything, and sometimes eat dirt.3

Scooping keeps shared spaces safe for everyone, two legs or four.

Plus, it can cost you. Many cities fine owners who don't pick up. In Boise, leaving it behind on public property is an infraction, and that means a fine.7

Cartoon: a dog walker holds a smelly bag at arm's length while a PoopPac wearer strolls hands free
Scooping is the easy part. Carrying it is where PoopPac comes in.
Painting of a grimacing man holding a white bag of dog poop at arm's length
Painting by Caleb Smith

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Poop etiquette

The good-neighbor rules

  1. Always pack a spare

    One bag for the poop you expect. One for the surprise sequel.

  2. Bag it right away

    "I'll grab it on the way back" has a terrible track record.

  3. Never hang it on a tree

    The poop bag fairy isn't coming. Nobody wants a tree decorated with doggy dinners past.

  4. Never leave it on the trail

    A bagged poop left behind is still poop left behind. Now it's just wrapped.

  5. Keep storm drains clean

    Drains lead straight to rivers and the ocean. Bin it, always.

  6. Pac it, don't dangle it

    Zip it into your PoopPac and keep your hands free until you find a bin.

A man walks along the beach swinging a clear bag of dog poop from his hand, next to his leash
Spotted on the beach: one clear bag, swinging along for the whole stroll. Pac it, don't dangle it.
A beachgoer holds coffee in one hand and a blanket, newspaper, leash and a dangling poop bag in the other. Inset: a PoopPac clipped to a belt.
PoopPac Dog Walker's Bag: The Perfect Solution To A Messy Problem!

Fun facts

Things you didn't know you wanted to know

Ever wonder why your dog spins before going?

A study of 70 dogs found they prefer to line up north to south when they poop, as long as Earth's magnetic field is calm.4 Your dog may literally be finding true north.

Does your dog snack on poop? You're not alone.

A UC Davis survey of about 3,000 dog owners found 1 in 4 dogs had been caught eating poop at least once. One in six were "serious" poop eaters.5 Even then, they're picky: 92% only go for the fresh stuff, one to two days old.5 Another reason to bag it fast.

How much poop are we talking about?

America's pet dogs were estimated to produce about 10.6 million tons of poop a year.6 That's a lot of walks. And a lot of bags that need a better ride home.

You do the scooping. PoopPac does the carrying.

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Sources

  1. American Pet Products Association, National Pet Owners Survey, via Pet Food Industry (2025).
  2. U.S. EPA, Pet Waste: What Is Stormwater Pollution?
  3. CDC, What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Roundworms & Hookworms.
  4. Hart et al., Frontiers in Zoology, as reported by PBS NewsHour.
  5. Hart et al., UC Davis study on coprophagia, as reported by the American Kennel Club.
  6. Susan Freinkel, "The Poop Problem," Live Science (2014).
  7. Boise City Code 5-1-7: Dog Regulations.