Not Your Ordinary Pooper Scooper

Dog Waste Management is far from your ordinary pooper scooper service as we are leading the charge when it comes to making your yard a safe place for your family and your pets to play and enjoy.  Besides our regular pooper scooper services we have put together a package deal that will keep your yard clean, green and enjoyable throughout the summer and into the fall.

By clean we mean that we will rid your yard of any dog waste on a regular basis.  You set up the schedule and we will meet your needs so you wont have to worry about stepping in dog poop throughout the year.  We also offer one time pickups.

By green we mean that we will use only chemical free organic products on your yard to help promote the growth of your grass, trees and plants.  We use the top rated organic fertilizer on your yard once in the spring, once in the middle of summer and once more before the snow fall to ensure that you have a green yard throughout the summer and healthy roots for when the snow melts again for next year.

By enjoyable we mean that again we will use only chemical free organic products on your yard to deter unwanted pests that enjoy disturbing your outdoor activities.  We have done our research and found the best of the best organic pesticide which will not only deter pests such as mosquitos, fleas, ticks and other non-beneficial insects from entering your yard but it will not deter those wanted insects such as butterflies and lady bugs and other beneficial insects that your family can enjoy.

Protecting your kids and pets is always a number one priority and that is why we at Dog Waste Management take all the neccessary precautions to make sure that the products we use on your yard are enviormentally safe and friendly for any human or pet that comes in contact with them.  For more information on what Dog Waste Management can do for you please visit us online at www.pickupdogpoo.com or give us a call at 763-657-7568.

Safety Tip To Protect You Children Against Strange Dogs

Its spring time and that means more outdoor time in Minnesota.  Here are some tips in case you come across a strange dog.

Dog rescued after 3 weeks at sea after Japan tsunami

No Kill Walk For The Animals

On Saturday April 30th at Como Park Pavillion the will be a walk around Como Lake to support No-Kill Shelters and Rescue in the Twin Cities.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Como Park Pavillion located at 1360 Lexington Parkway North in St. Paul.

To show your support you are asked to bing your pets for a walk around the lake and make any donation you can.  All donations are tax deductible and will go towards saving animals.

This is the first annual No Kill Walk For The Animals and was founded by Ranger and his owner Lynne.  Ranger was rescued from Licking County Dog Pound on July 20th, 2007, five minutes before being gassed.

We look forward to seeing you out there. = )

A Poop Story

A Poop Story. 

If you are going to Mississippi be sure to pick up after your dog or you may get shot.

Resilient Dog

This amazing dog not only survives a fire but he also survives a month without food.

Free Spring Pooper Scooper Cleanup Service Minneapolis

Dog Waste Management has the deal of the year when it comes to crap. We will pick up your yard full of dog poop that was neglected all winter for free. Visit www.pickupdogpoo.com for more info.

What Is In A Dogs Kiss?

When dogs give kisses, some dog owners let their pup go crazy while others can’t imagine the thought of a dogs tongue on their face.  Either way, here is some information from experts that will help you determine the risks involved with dog kisses.

When a puppy is born, the first thing their mother greets them with is their tongue to clean them and instinctively stimulate them to take their first breaths.    These first signs of affection are one way puppies learn how to communicate with each other and with humans, so it only make sense that as your puppy grows it’s going to want to give its owners a kiss. 

With doctors and veterinarians unable to agree about dog kisses, here is some information I dug up about dog kisses which may help you decide whether to stop or start letting you dog give you kisses.

 

 When I was younger I let my dogs lick my face all the time because I personally thought that a dog’s mouth was cleaner than a humans mouth, even if the dog uses it’s tongue as its’ wash cloth and toilet paper.  It turns out I was wrong, very wrong.  So if a dog’s mouth isn’t clean, how is it that a large number of people let their dogs’ kiss them, in some cases mouth to mouth, and a very small number of people ever get sick from it?

 

It turns out that dogs and humans carry different bacteria in their mouths, most of which are non-transferable between one another.  However, Recent research by Dr. Richard Oehler and colleagues at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa found that there are about 30 types of bacteria that have been found in dogs that are transferable between humans and dogs that can cause serious illness and even death.  A couple of examples of transferable bacteria are C. canimorsus, Pasteurella spp., MRSA, and even plague.

 

The simple steps to avoid transferable bacteria from you dog are the same simple steps we use to avoid getting sick from other people we come in contact with.  First, make sure you dog is up to date on vaccinations, check ups, deworming and regular use of a preventive against ectoparasites.  Next, be sure to wash your hands, face and other places your dog has licked you before eating or preparing food.  Finally, watch the kids, especially ones with weak immune systems.

However, a separate study by Dr. Kate Stenske, a clinical assistant professor at K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, also found that regular bonding behaviors between pets and their owners are not a significant cause for concern.  In fact, the very kisses that you canine companion gives you may even deliver immune system boost that’ll help you combat infections transferred between dogs and humans according to the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center. 

 

After a few hours of researching the risk of dog kisses, I personally will not be neglecting kisses from my dog.  My dogs have been giving me kisses since I was a little boy and I have nor have I ever heard of anybody I know getting sick from dog kisses.

Minneapolis Pooper Scooper Service

Besides the unpleasant sights and smell of dog poop, it is also a hazard to the environment if left to “decompose”. Decompose time of dog poop can actually take over a year, so waiting for it to decompose really is not an option.

Dog feces has been known to shut down beaches at some of the most popular beaches in Minneapolis, such as the beaches at Harriet Lake and Lake Calhoun. When it rains or the snow begins to melt the water and whatever is in its way drains into our water system. When dog waste is in the way, the water can carry many of the parasites contained within dog poop into our lakes. These parasites in turn can cause bacteria levels in our lakes to rise, making them unsafe to swim in.

Besides being dangerous to our environment, accidental contact with dog poop can cause organ failure, blindness and even death. Amebic dysentery, hookworms, nematodes, pinworms, protozoa, roundworms and Tapeworms are just a few examples of harmful parasites contained within dog poop that can harm humans. Accidental contact with these parasites can spread throughout the body and end up in an unwanted hospital visit.

To help reduce the risk of shutting down our beaches or catching an unwanted disease is simply to pick up after your pet. However, for some of us it may be difficult to consistently dispose of dog waste. Whether you have back problems, a busy schedule or just can’t stand the sights and smells of dog poop, there are companies out there willing to take this choir up for you.

Dog Waste Management is a locally owned and operated Minneapolis Pooper Scooper service that has many programs available to help you keep up with your pet waste removal needs. Whether it is a onetime pick up during the spring, a weekly or even twice a week stop our services are unmatched and are guaranteed to keep your yard poop and disease free.

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