Dog Poop As Fertilizer - Controversy

OK. Does anyone out there know the definitive answer?

With all the doo doo sitting at the foot of trees, I ask myself this question:

Is dog poop good or bad for trees?

There seem to be myriad answers on the internet, but nothing that feels to be the absolute answer. The closest I've seen is this, Will dog stool work as a fertilizer just like cow manure? The suggested answer is no, because dog doo doesn't have enough plant material in it, and it needs to be composted first.

Are there any experts out there that can help answer this question?

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Neighbors Victimized By Doggie Doo

I'm back into rant mode.

We were strolling down into the neigbhorhood business district yesterday. I'm happy to say it was wonderfully sunny in SF.

I'm ranting on behalf of the neighborhood, and for the poor souls of a home that I believe is the chronic victim of dog droppings. Not only do they get constant presents, today I noticed they got multiple gifts.

Therefore, I'm starting to get a little militant.  Watch out bad dog owners! We're watching you (between Eureka and Douglass, on 17th St).

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More Dogs Than Kids In San Francisco - Lots Of Doo (video)

No wonder there's so much dog poop in San Francisco!



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I Dislike Poo On Shoes

I just can't stand getting dog poop on my shoes. It stinks, it's messy, and often gets tracked around the house. Ewwww!

Now imagine this, how about stepping into some fun in these shoes, as shown and described on TopTenz, Top 10 Worst Shoes To Wear And Step In Dog Poop.

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Pick Up Your Dog Poop - Honor Mom on Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day.

If you're a dog owner who doesn't pick up your dog's doo, then at least think about starting. Starting to clean up after your dog would be a nice way to honor moms on this Mother's Day.

Hope you enjoy the uncharacteristic, lovely shot of flowers in this post.  Happy Mother's Day!

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Another YouTube Dog Doo Rant - Dear Other Dog Owner

I discovered another YouTube dog doo rant video, Project: Rant: RANT 052: Dear Other Dog Owner.  I'm rather enjoying these videos.  They're certainly helping me work through my feelings about others' dog poop habits.  I hope you find this cathartic and/or entertaining.



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No Rant Today - Rather A Thank You To Responsible Dog Owners

It's Saturday, and the weather is just gorgeous!  Also, I haven't been too riled about dog poop lately.

So for a change of pace, I want to give a post of thanks to responsible dog owners for all that they do (no pun intended):

1. They clean up after their dog(s), and follow proper disposal techniques.
2. They clean up after irresponsible dog owners.
3. They offer clean-up bags to dog owners that need one, or should be using one.
4. For sharing the same passion I have about dog owners that don't do :)  their share to keep spaces free of dog crap.

Kudos to my responsible dog friends!  Are there any other things that they do that we should be thankful for?

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Doggie Doo Bagged But Not Thrown Away - How Come?

Every once in awhile, I see bagged-up poo left outside, often at the base of a tree. This seems to be a semi-pattern.  Can anyone out there help me understand what these dog owners are thinking?

On one hand, I'm pleased the doo is bagged. On the otherhand, it's rather unsightly.

Is the semi-pattern occurring because good Samaritan dog owners are picking up behind other owners? Or is there a good reason dog owners sometimes leave the stuff behind outdoors?

Perplexed.

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Dog Defecation Ticket Costs More Than Most San Francisco Parking Tickets

On a different note, San Francisco has its own set of problems related to the homeless and their dogs. This was highlighted in today's San Francisco Examiner story, Dogs becoming concern on Haight.

What caught my eye was a listing of the amount of fines when dog laws are violated, resulting in police handing out a ticket. The fine for dog defecation is $319.

I'm glad to see such a hefty fine.  And the truth is, it really is hefty when you compare it to most of the parking ticket fines that are given out in San Francisco, San Francisco CA, Transportation Code - Article 300 Fines and Fees.

Flagging or Marking Dog Droppings

We just visited Palm Springs. While we were there, we saw a TV news spot highlighting something interesting in Desert Hot Springs. To no surprise, The Desert Sun article says it all, Cities tired of picking up after your dog.

Make sure you view the article and the photo that goes with it. You'll see a picture of tons of little flags stuck into dog poop left behind by dog owners. Folks fed up by the dog droppings put flags into the dog doo to draw attention and awareness to just how bad the mess is.

The photo to the right illustrates marking dog doo with a fork.

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