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DanaB1 (Connecticut)
Posts: 319

Posted:

Many associations address the issue that dog owners should pick up after their dogs but I never see any associations state "how" owners should then dispose of it. We had a couple people that were dropping the "package" into the catch basins, big no-no. Others dumped it along the property line which didn't really please the adjoining owner.

If you are a dog owner and bag it do you then put it in your trash barrel? Kind of stinky by week's end in the garage in the month of July, no?

How do you dispose of the nuclear waste?

We used to have a 90 pound German Shephard but he was potty trained. We did have to get rid of him though after my wife hurt her back holding him over the toilet.

Dana

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

Posted:

Dana,

There are several environmentally friendly disposal systems available now on the market. My neighbor had this one in Florida, installed in the ground on the shady side of his garage. Never knew it was there because it never smelled. I just Googled "Dog Poop Disposal"

DOGGIE DOOLEY Waste Disposal System
Galvanized steel, 17" diameter x 16"H. It`s like a miniature septic tank for your dog`s waste.
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DanaB1 (Connecticut)
Posts: 319

Posted:

How did we survive before "Google"?

LOL

Thanks for the search.

So what do you others doo?

D

DanaB1 (Connecticut)
Posts: 319

Posted:

Donna,

I just checked out the website, I like the foot handle to raise the lid. My dog would have had no problem with that. I wouldn't even need the scoop.

LOL

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

Posted:

I used "ASK JEEVES" I guess it still survives under "Jeeves"

EdJ (Louisiana)
Posts: 7

Posted:

We own two indoor dogs that are potty trained to go outside in a specific area. WE usually pick up the poop in that area within minutes of them finishing. It is placed in a biodegradeable bag that we seal and tie shut.(we get these bags from the pet store) It goes into the garbage can and is disposed of with all other garbage. Our garbage can never stinks as we treat it with a very pleasant smelling disinfectant weekly, always leaving a residual amount in the container to prevent unpleasant smells. NOt sure if this is breaking a law but it works for us. Of course our pets weight less than 20 pounds with thier weights combined so our poop accumilation is relatively small. Believe it or not until this post I never really thought about this issue. We walk the dogs but pick up the waste in the event they do so on an outing but it is rare because thier schedule is like clock work and usually they have pottied prior to us going walking.

GeorgerwilliamsW (Indiana)
Posts: 975

Posted:

Well, here's one way to deal with the problem of identifying offenders

BioPet Vet Lab Announces PooPrints(TM)
DNA mess matching service to improve our neighborhoods
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct 24, 2008

"The PooPrints(TM) program recommends that a home owner association (HOA) pass an amendment to its existing covenant that requires all dog owners in the community to have their dogs' DNA analyzed and filed with Bio-Pet's "DNA World Pet Registry."

"Once the DNA is on file, any dropping found in the public areas of the neighborhood can be sent to BioPet to be analyzed and matched up with the DNA already on file. Once the dog is identified, an email report is sent to the HOA, which then can identify the offending owner. "

Check out the entire press release at:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/biopet-vet-lab-announces-pooprintstm/story.aspx?guid={DBCFC402-99F9-4FB2-8CD0-FC4EC6D08A65}&dist=hppr

Or go to

http://www.BioPetVetLab.com

JohnK3 (Pennsylvania)
Posts: 967

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My hi-tech & recycling solution is to use the plastic bag our newspaper comes in, tie it in a knot, then drop it in the garbage container in our garage. This is not rocket science, kids. For that, rent The Right Stuff or October Sky. Sheesh.

KirkW1 (Texas)
Posts: 1,665

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Some time ago I saw something suggesting that the best thing was to flush it down the toilette. That way it will get treated as does our waste. Personally, I use a bucket to hold it until the night before trash day then put it in the trash. I plan to build an enclosur to capture solar heat for said bucket with vents so that the "goodies" will be well dried out. That will help the small a lot.

MikeS1
Posts: 668

Posted:

Dana - There are doggie stations have both dispensers and repositories but they are expensive, as is the service for maintaining the stations. You can buy the stations and maintain them yourselves, but then again, why would you?

DanaB1 (Connecticut)
Posts: 319

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Posted By JohnK3 on 10/27/2008 9:07 AM
My hi-tech & recycling solution is to use the plastic bag our newspaper comes in, tie it in a knot, then drop it in the garbage container in our garage. This is not rocket science, kids. For that, rent The Right Stuff or October Sky. Sheesh.

Well John, I have found that your method can really stink up the garage, hence the reason for my post. I have also used Kirk's method which also smelled as his does. I'm just looking for insight for some of my association' owners here.

But actually you might have something; if we use the methane gas of the poop perhaps we could generate enough power to launch our rocket ( no one wanted a pool).

Dana

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

Posted:

Dana,
That in-ground system that I posted is $39.99. CHEAP!

DanaB1 (Connecticut)
Posts: 319

Posted:

Aye, it is me lassy but Mr. Dooley's gadget; she no work so good in these cold winter climates of Ct. Now if I can just get owners without dogs to get dogs than the global warming created by the additional methane gas will keep the winter temperature to that of the Florida Keys and voila, I will be able to use Mr. Dooley's invention year round!

I have studied said "poop pit" online and discovered it's pros and cons. One being it's lack of expediency in cold temps.

KirkW1 (Texas)
Posts: 1,665

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Actually, last year I did quite a bit of research and the Doggie Dooley is not considered very environmentally friendly by many. It seems that it creates an incomplete septic system. If your soil is too porous then the liquid all drains away leaving incomplete digestion. If it isn't porous enough then you have the water building up and leaking along the top vents.

It is not recommended for clay soils which puts it out for myself. I also found that composting is not recommended because of the yuckies that grow in dogs. I did however where in Alaska they came up with a safe method of composting the dog doo. But I have not as yet created a proper setup for that.

My current method simply isolates the stench to an area it is least likely to bother anyone. But I figure that if I can bake the goodies that will dry them out. Dried goodies really don't have much stench. Now that I have some time I will probably put together the solar oven to dry out the doo. If it works well then I will patent the idea and be rich.

DanaB1 (Connecticut)
Posts: 319

Posted:

I did recieve a nice and immediate email from a representative of the Dooley system that explained that the system is to be shut down during the winter.

"These units are not designed to function in winter when ground temperatures are below 40 degrees. You don't need to remove the unit from the ground, the Dooley will remain dormant. Do not add any pet waste during the winter months. When temperatures turn colder, stop adding waste. However, continue to add warm water and digester for a week or so. This will thin the remaining waste. You may restart your Dooley in spring, or when ground temperatures stay above 40 degrees."

Hence the origin of the term "butt plug" comes to mind.Sorry but I couldn't resist.

And in no way am I bashing the Dooley System; like Kirk some person started with a problem and came up with a solution that works in many applications and locations. Thank you to the Dooley staff for your pro active stance with protential customers.

Dana

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