Responsible Dog Ownership Day - Yay

Image via WikipediaWhat a pleasant surprise to learn that there's such a thing. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has held Responsible Dog Ownership Day (RDOD) events since 2005.

This year the AKC is holding its 1st virtual RDO days, 2010 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days - Join us in celebrating the first annual Virtual AKC RDO Days!

While checking out the RDOD website, I ran across this gem, AKC Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise. To no one's surprise, it includes:

"As a dog owner: I promise I will pick-up and properly dispose of my dog’s waste."

Now how do we get irresponsible dog owners to jump on the RDO bandwagon?

Learn more:  The Articles of Responsible Pet Ownership: What You Must Know for the Future

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Way Too Funny - Walter The Farting Dog Toy

Who would think that such a thing even exists.

What an imagination to come up with the Walter Farting Dog story and farting plush toy. Enjoy!




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Salmonella Eggs - So What - How About Dog Poo Bacteria

Image via WikipediaI don't want to minimize the importance of the threat of Salmonella contaminated eggs, FDA Urgent Egg Recall Due To Salmonella.

However, when put in perspective, dog doo is far more talented in transmitting a greater spectrum of disease causing bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria.

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SF Dolores Park Dog Etiquette

Image via WikipediaIf you frequent San Francisco's Dolores Park, you'll see why Broke-Ass Stuart says:

"Clean Up After Your Dog: If I was the devil I’d reserve a special place in Hell for those who don’t pick up their dog’s shit."

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Tower Poo - Very Euro

This isn't The Leaning Tower of Pisa, but it's close.  Amazingly, this is managing to stand on its end (take my word for it, it's standing upright).

Sheesh!  Blame it on the mild Summer weather we've got, as there are doo land mines EVERYWHERE!!!

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Some Causes Of Dog Pooping Problems

Image via Wikipedia It might come as a surprise to some that dogs can have gastro-intestinal problems due to eating dog bones, reports this blog post, FDA Says Giving Bones To Dogs Is Unsafe.

Some of the ailments listed are:

1. Bone gets stuck in intestines and causes a blockage.
2. Constipation due to bone fragments.
3. Severe bleeding from the rectum.
4. Peritonitis.

So if your dog is having trouble 'dooing' it, there might be a reason for it.

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Barking Dogs - Report to Police or Animal Control?

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I acknowledge that I'm digressing by blogging about barking dogs.

OK, here's a little test. In San Francisco, who do you report barking dogs to?

(a little Jeopardy music interlude) . . .

The answer is, it depends.  According to the San Francisco Department of Health - Environmental Health - Noise Complaints:

The Police Department is responsible for all noises associated with:

• music
• parties
• noisy people
• radio
• television, and
• barking dogs

The police can be contacted at their non-emergency dispatch number (415) 553-0123, 24 hours a day. The Police Department responds to most barking dog complaints in San Francisco unless there is evidence of animal abuse. All cases of animal abuse should be directed to Animal Care and Control at 554-6364.

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Wheelchair Dog Poo

This situation makes dog doo personal.

I noticed this flyer in the window of a home very close to Most Holy Redeemer Church. It reads:

"Today, I saw a woman in a wheelchair trying (in vain) to get doggie diarrhea off of her wheels before she went to church. 

And then I had a realization: All dogs go to heaven, but dog owners have to work for it -- one poop cleanup at a time.

Respect the 'hood. Clean up the mess thoroughly and we will appreciate you and enjoy your dog!"

I say Amen to that.

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Dog Poo Filth Around Eureka Valley Recreation Center

I was in the neighborhood recently, and decided to walk around the grounds of the Eureka Valley Recreation Center.  One word, filthy!

The Center has a building, children's playground, baseball field, tennis court, and a dog run.  I just walked around the perimeter on the sidewalk. I didn't go into the dog run, so I'm unable to report on the cleanliness of that space.  What I can share with you is that the surrounding sidewalk areas are gross, filthy, and covered by dog poop.

I suspect the dog run is a doo magnet for the surrounding sidewalks. It's a shame.

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Hilarious - Farting Pet

And now for something different, a nice break from being too serious. This is hilarious.

Darn! I wish this was a farting dog.

But alas, it's an interactive farting cat. Just click on the image of the cat to make it fart. Enjoy!

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A Surprise Root Cause of Dog Poop - Drive By Doo

The other day I was walking home from work, and witnessed something unexpected, a surprising new explanation for dog pooping.

A car drove up, stopped to park, and out popped a lady with a samll dog (the one you see in the photo). Never one to miss a photo opp, I stopped to wait and watch.  Mostly, I wanted to be present to influence the need to pick-up, should the owner be tempted to dump and run. The poor pup eventually did it right then and there on the sidewalk, much to the lady's chagrin (see 2nd photo).  She had no bag ready, and had to go back to the car for supplies. Kudos to her for making the effort to clean the runny doo.

I must confess that I felt a little guilty. The pup probably wasn't feeling well and needed a pit stop.  On the otherhand, without bag in hand, I suspect this would have been a drive-by dump and run.

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Campaign To Flag Dog Droppings

I've read about neighborhood campaigns to reduce dog poop left by dog owners. I really like the idea of 'flag' campaigns to bring attention to the problem. So this week, I've started party toothpick flagging. Let's see what happens.

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