I'm curious, having read some comments about walking dogs to poop in front of a site...When I take my dog for a walk in a park with paved roads bordered by grassy sites I encourage my dog walk on the edge of the grass. The pavement is sometimes very hot! Usually we get to the open area meant for her to use, but occasionally it happens on the way, along the edge of the road, in the grass.It's not deliberate OR nasty on my part; when ya' gotta go, ya' gotta go. I ALWAYS pick it up. Always. If someone is outside at the site I'll apologize. It never occurred to me before that someone may have thought I was just being a selfish pig.Folks who don't own pets: you DO know that most of them don't poop on command, right?Anyway, do you think there's a better way to handle the situation? Sites next to a dog run are not always available.

Last year when parked at my sons place, when I walked my 2 dogs I carried a shovel. I had them pooping on the shovel. If I could just get them to do it into a bag!

I can sometimes get the dog to hold it when he starts, but in some cases when he has to go he has to go. If somebody doesn't like it and thinks I'm a selfish pig then I'd say who cares? They can think what they want, doesn't make them right.

I pick it up and never have had anyone say anything. If they did I'd simply treat them like any other random idiot that crosses paths with you.

Use a 6ft leash, not a retractable, or longer lead, and pick up the poop. If no bag, the bags are a mere 40ft back at the camper. We walk the beast back to the camper and head back down with a bag, or three. Labs are poop machines.

I think you are handling it just right. If you pick it up I just don't see why anybody would complain. I do like those private parks that have pet only areas and no pet areas. Then there is never a problem.

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TyroneandGladys
Explorer
Aug 11, 2013
bound4fl wrote:
Now if we can get the parents to control their kids as well as they control their dogs we would be in great shape. Lol

Well I have seen kids on leashes.
bound4fl
Explorer
Aug 11, 2013
Now if we can get the parents to control their kids as well as they control their dogs we would be in great shape. Lol
DiskDoctr
Explorer
Aug 05, 2013
rockhillmanor wrote:
Soooo I think our discussions as heated or as fun as they can be on the same o same o stuff are well worth the time if even 10% of those 7,000 lurking campers can take away some good helpful information when it comes to RV'ing! :B

Well said.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Aug 05, 2013
Hmm? My post disappeared! Now why would that be? I didn't flame anyone, didn't personally attack anyone either. I only asked why we put a 100% biodegradeable product into a plastic bag that will take hundreds of years to decompose (yes me too). And then i gave my opinion on a 25ft. Retractable leash, nicely.

So now we can't ask questions here or give opinions? I thought that was what a forum was for?

:h
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Aug 05, 2013
There are over 7,000 or so people who ONLY lurk/read this forum every day! Only a handful that participate. Most that participate are seasoned RV'ers and many just starting out wanting and asking for help in various areas of camping.

IMHO, the threads that many of us participating forum members feel are 'mundane' or 'is a given' when it comes to camping.....remember those that 'only read' the forum may not have even thought that their actions or practices while in a camp ground were offensive to others and/or inappropriate.

Soooo I think our discussions as heated or as fun as they can be on the same o same o stuff are well worth the time if even 10% of those 7,000 lurking campers can take away some good helpful information when it comes to RV'ing! :B

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D___M
Explorer
Aug 05, 2013
DiskDoctr wrote:
D & M wrote:
I bet 99.9% of the dog walkers do pick up. But it takes one person to start the weekly dog poop rant and it's off to the races. You would think that the stuff is ankle deep at some campgrounds.

Consider for a moment the last time you stepped in dog poop- with your shoes or in your sandals or bare feet. We all know that isn't pleasant and if you've had the misfortune of not noticing until you were in the car (or RV?)....

That kind of unpleasantness and mess is not easily forgotten and quite easily imagined if it hasn't happened to you personally.

Now imagine a similar mess with a young child playing in what should be their 'safe' area.

I believe it is that concern that makes this such an emotional subject for many people.

I do echo an earlier poster's comment. It is good to see people discussing this in a respectful manner.

Just sayin'....
DiskDoctr
Explorer
Aug 05, 2013
D & M wrote:
I bet 99.9% of the dog walkers do pick up. But it takes one person to start the weekly dog poop rant and it's off to the races. You would think that the stuff is ankle deep at some campgrounds.

Consider for a moment the last time you stepped in dog poop- with your shoes or in your sandals or bare feet. We all know that isn't pleasant and if you've had the misfortune of not noticing until you were in the car (or RV?)....

That kind of unpleasantness and mess is not easily forgotten and quite easily imagined if it hasn't happened to you personally.

Now imagine a similar mess with a young child playing in what should be their 'safe' area.

I believe it is that concern that makes this such an emotional subject for many people.

I do echo an earlier poster's comment. It is good to see people discussing this in a respectful manner.
D___M
Explorer
Aug 04, 2013
Dog Folks wrote:

If you are seen NOT picking up by campground staff, on two occasions, you are evicted,never to return and NO refunds. I know a campground with this rule, and 99.9% of the dog walkers pick up. It seems to work.

I bet 99.9% of the dog walkers do pick up. But it takes one person to start the weekly dog poop rant and it's off to the races. You would think that the stuff is ankle deep at some campgrounds.
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Aug 04, 2013
Cloud Dancer wrote:
The cost is as low as $.02 per bag.
But, you're preaching to the choir here. How do you reach the offenders?

If you are seen NOT picking up by campground staff, on two occasions, you are evicted,never to return and NO refunds. I know a campground with this rule, and 99.9% of the dog walkers pick up. It seems to work.
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Aug 04, 2013
If they sold these in all CG stores I think we could help quite a few of the 'too lazy to carry a bag offenders'.

It really doesn't get any easier than carrying a roll that fits in the palm of your hand and is only 2 inches wide AND also comes in a small dispenser, that clips on and stays with the leash.

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