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Being responsible dog owners, we know the importance of giving our pets plenty of fresh air and exercise every day. And we know to always be prepared with dog waste bags when they must attend to their needs. We know the "whys" and the "hows" of picking up dog waste. However, there are so many accessories available to assist us in this task; it may be quite difficult to decide what products to choose. This responsibility should be easy, simple and routine. The proper supplies are indeed necessary.
1) Dog poop bags are the best and most hygienic method for scooping up dog poop. The poop bags must be strong, without tears, and easy to use. There is a wide assortment of authentic dog waste bags available in different sizes, colors, scents and shapes. Biodegradable bags are an option to consider if we are environmentally conscious and concerned about the length of decomposition of plastic and its effect on our ecosystem. However, these items are more costly. Plastic bags such as sandwich or zip-lock bags purchased at the grocery store are another option. Or we may prefer to save our pennies and use our plastic grocery bags. If we choose this option, we must use 2 bags, one inside the other, because they frequently have a tear in them.
2) A dog waste bags carrier is a must for handling dog waste. The plastic bags full of dog poop must be protected from the possibility of breakage. Strong as the poop bags may be, any bump or jostle or possibly an uneven load of dog poop has the potential to cause a tear in the plastic bag. Because of the disease carrying capability of dog waste, the owner and others must be protected from this possibility of leakage. A waste bags carrier will prevent this scene as well as protect the eyes of all from the ugly look of a disgusting waste bag of dog poop. Our waste bags may be colored and may be scented, but the poop formation is still visible to everyone. We have all advanced beyond this juvenile appearance. The dog waste bags carrier, frequently in washable nylon, are available in different colors and different sizes will portray a much cleaner, more discreet look before and after cleaning up dog waste. And some contain additional pockets for dog training accessories.
3) A bottle of hand sanitizer is an obvious necessity after picking up dog waste. Just as after using the toilet, even if we "didn't touch anything", we still wash our hands. This is an obvious action that must be done. There should be no disagreement with this. No excuses. Yet, because most of us don't normally carry hand sanitizer with us, we have not gotten in the habit of doing this. But we must. We must take action to protect our health and the health of our loved ones. We are familiar with a new dog waste bags carrier that contains a pocket for an inverted bottle of hand sanitizer. This addition allows the sanitizer to always be available, reminding us to use it and making our job much easier.
4) The final assistance needed is a reminder of our good base of knowledge of the whys and hows of picking up dog waste. This knowledge will prompt us to always carry our dog waste bags, to be prepared to always clean up after our pets, and to do so in the proper manner. As responsible dog owners we will be an example to others and show our concern for others our family, friends, neighbors, and our environment.
