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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Hot Weather - Hot Dog Sh-t

Abundance of hot weather dog doo littering, Castro, San Francisco CA, 94114
Oh for heaven's sake dog owners!!! Just because it's hot weather this week in the San Francisco Bay Area, doesn't mean you can be lazy and leave hot dog doo everywhere you can.

The heat wave this week in San Francisco resulted in an extraordinary spike in small dog poo littering. Egads! It was so bad, I had to make this my second post today.

'nuff said

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Pick Up Poop Like Repairing Golf Divots

Golf Green.Image via WikipediaI picked up playing golf last December.  I've learned that it's usual and customary practice to repair an extra divot on the golf green around the flagstick.  That's to say, when I hit onto the green, it's probable that I've created a divot (an indentation in the short grass of the green). So best practice is to repair my divot (so the grass heals faster), and find another divot to repair.

In summary, I repair "my" divot, and I also repair someone else's divot.

So, wouldn't it be great if all dog owners picked up their own dog poop, plus one extra poop?!


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Dog Poop Initiative

This is really great! This book is about turning one of the things I hate a lot, dog poop,  into something good.

I won't spill the beans here, but if you want to learn more about the moral of the story, find out more at The Dog Poop Initiative - About The Story.

What's amazing is how the moral of the story can be applied to real life, home, work, education, training situations and more!  For example, play this video, Grass Roots: Taking (The Dog Poop) Initiative at Cabot, Arkansas Magness Creek Elementary, to see how they're applying the principles from the story.



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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Responsible Dog Ownership Day - Yay

3 Month Old AKC German Shepherd PuppyImage 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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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Salmonella Eggs - So What - How About Dog Poo Bacteria

Four types of agar plates demonstrating differ...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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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

SF Dolores Park Dog Etiquette

Fallen angels in HellImage 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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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Tower Poo - Very Euro

The Leaning Tower of Poo - Castro, San Francisco CA, 94114
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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The Leaning Tower Of Pisa Crap (mp3 song)

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Some Causes Of Dog Pooping Problems

Diagram of the rectum and anus.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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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Barking Dogs - Report to Police or Animal Control?

Image is similar, if not identical, to the San...Image via Wikipedia
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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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Wheelchair Dog Poo

Flyer - Plight of dog diarrhea on wheelchair - Plea for responsible dog doo clean-up. Castro, San Francisco CA, 94114
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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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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!

Dog doo filth on sidewalks, around the Eureka Valley Recreation Center - Castro, San Francisco CA, 94114
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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