💩 Why You Should Always Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop

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Today I want to talk about—POOP. Yeah, I know. It’s gross. But lots of people don’t clean up dog poop at the campground. They leave it in the grass at like they it’s a gift for the next guest. (It’s not.) Then my mom or her friends step in it and start yelling and cussing. (That part’s funny). But poop on your shoes is nasty and nobody’s happy about that. Especially not the person scraping it off their flip-flops with a stick.

And here’s the real issue: dog poop isn’t just icky. It’s dangerous. If another dog has parasites, that poop could be full of invisible bad guys like roundworms, hookworms, or giardia. And guess who loves sniffing poop piles? Me and all my friends. We can end up with vomiting or WORSE–and Mom does NOT enjoy cleaning up explosive diarrhea. And, guess what? Those nasty bugs can come live in me, and then I could pass it on to one of the cute little grandkids who like to play ball with me.

In case you think I’m exaggerating (I never do), here’s what the experts say: Dog waste can carry nasty stuff like E. coli, salmonella, and even whipworms. And yep—some of those can spread to humans, too. Don’t believe me? Read for yourself: Intestinal Parasites in Dogs – VCA Animal Hospitals.

And don’t get mad at me for lecturing you. I get scolded for barking at squirrels, but you humans think you can just walk away after leaving a steaming pile next to the picnic table? There’s something wrong with that.

Remember, if your pup comes camping with you, please clean up the dog poop at the campground. It’s polite, it’s healthy, and it keeps me from hearing cuss words. Thank you very much.

Until next time,
Bear 🐾

Be a responsible dog parent. Grab a pack of biodegradable doggie waste bags and clip them to your leash like the rest of us civilized beings.

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