What do you do with your doggy loads? - Pet forum for dogs cats and humans

Prin · #1 July 18th, 2005, 09:52 PM

I'm new to having a back yard, so I'm used to throwing the full bags in the city garbages. What do you do with yours?

I mean we are trying having a garbage outside just for that, but it gets full of bugs and maggotty wormies, even though we throw it all out every week.

What do you all do with the loads? I won't do a poll for this one because I have no clue what to do!

LL1 · #2 July 18th, 2005, 09:57 PM

In many places they say you are not allowed to put animal feces in the garbage!

An easy way is to double bag your garbage can.Then every day when you pick up use a plastic grocery bag.Double bag that and toss in the double bagged big garbage can.Come garbage day toss the big bag with the secured bags in it out!

Prin · #3 July 18th, 2005, 10:01 PM

Wow, that's a lot of bags!!

DogMa · #4 July 18th, 2005, 10:08 PM

I have a rubbermaid rectangular container outside that is 1/3 full of kitty litter, the good cheap smelly kind. I bag the poop (my dogs use a gravel area specially for pooping in-thats where the rubbermaid is) and put it in the rubbermaid container and close the lid. On garbage day I take the bags out and put them in the garbage cans. Maybe twice a year I change the litter completely. I have never had a maggot in there in six years.

Joey.E.CockersMommy · #5 July 18th, 2005, 10:15 PM

Is there any reason why you couldn't flush it down the toilet in small amounts? It can't be much different then the human variety.

Prin · #6 July 18th, 2005, 10:22 PM

Are you kidding? I would be hunched over the bowl for hours every day, forking it out bit by bit. You do remember the doggies I have right? 96lb Boo and 62lb Jemma?

I like the kitty litter idea though. I might try that. Thanks!

Anybody else do something different?

DogMa · #7 July 18th, 2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by researchbulls

Is there any reason why you couldn't flush it down the toilet in small amounts? It can't be much different then the human variety.

Absolutely you can flush it. However when I pick it up it always seems to have grass or sticks or stones in it, and I ain't picking that stuff out!
So I take the easy way and put it in the garbage. I know it isn't the best for the environment.

StaceyB · #8 July 18th, 2005, 10:26 PM

You can flush it or you can purchase a product that is similar to a compost. You have to dig a small hole to place the frame in and you get a chemical solution for it that will safely decompose the waste. Sorry I can't remember its name. This should eliminate your problem.

Prin · #9 July 18th, 2005, 10:29 PM

Would that work with such a quantity as we have? I mean we're talking about between 4 and 6 massive loads here...

Joey.E.CockersMommy · #10 July 18th, 2005, 10:30 PM

Okay Jemma and Boo may overload your system, unless of course you can teach them to flush everytime! I tried it a few times with my old dog Timber but I didn't end up doing it on a regular basis.

StaceyB · #11 July 18th, 2005, 10:32 PM

I am sure it would. I believe you can adjust how deep the hole is. I will check and see if I can find any info about it online and I will get back to you.

Lissa · #12 July 18th, 2005, 10:35 PM

We used to flush our old dogs stools down the toilet because we realized how bad it was for the environment.

With Dodger though, his poops are softer (enough said!) so it is virtually impossible to flush them! I have a miniture garbage can that I keep in front of the garage and when garbage day comes, I dump it in the big bag.

Does anybody know if those "biodegradeable" poop bags that are supposedly flushable, actually work?

Melissa

Joey.E.CockersMommy · #13 July 18th, 2005, 10:42 PM

http://homepage.mac.com/cityfarmer/PhotoAlbum22.html

I came up with this, not sure if its the same idea StacyB it looks like its fairly easy to do.

StaceyB · #14 July 18th, 2005, 10:43 PM

Go to www.cityfarmer.org
There is a step by step design and instructions there with pics. They made it with a garbage can so I am sure there would be enough room for your dogs waste. The only part you see above ground is the lid. Just do something creative with that part.
Check it out.

Stacey

Joey.E.CockersMommy · #15 July 18th, 2005, 10:48 PM

I guess we went to that sight at the same time. How funny I think its a great idea!!

That will definatley be one of our projects before we get our doggie.

StaceyB · #16 July 18th, 2005, 10:57 PM

www.webferret.com to download free version. I have been using it for more than 10yrs. I find it to be the best search engine. It lists up to 500 sites per search and works similar to these posts where you scroll over top to get a blob of info.
I realize this is off topic but I thought I would mention it for those who need to find info fast. It only takes a few seconds to download and start using.
Happy searching

Luba · #17 July 19th, 2005, 12:55 AM

Our city green compost bin takes them WHEEEEE stinky poop rotting meat and all kinds of yucky stuff I LOVE IT! Well you know not really love it but love having it go to USE hahah the city actually composts it

mafiaprincess · #18 July 19th, 2005, 01:42 AM

It goes in the compost. Seems around here that while the compost is stirred up often and such, it was never actually getting dumped to 'use' the compost. So it breaks down on itself quickly, and adds to the soil really.. so not worrying about it going on anything like veggies, we put it in.
On a walk I collect poop in a grocery bag, knot it and put it out for the trash though. Easier than dumping it and having a dirty bag anyhow.

BMDLuver · #19 July 19th, 2005, 06:38 AM

http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bi...msButton1.y=10

Doggy Digesters are the easiest and safest way to dispose of canine waste. Also easier on the environment as not so many plastic bags being used. I am thinking of trying one myself.

Dogastrophe · #20 July 19th, 2005, 07:15 AM

We put it in the regular garbage. In Halifax we have a regular compost pickup and a garbage pick up, however, animal waste is not allowed in the compost bins. To keep out place from stinking and attracting pests, we will take a grocery bag full of little poop bags with us on our walk. First municipal garbage can along out walking trail, we drop our present off.

coppperbelle · #21 July 19th, 2005, 07:16 AM

Prin

Check out the Montreal Gazette today. There is an article about this subject.

jessi76 · #22 July 19th, 2005, 08:13 AM

thankfully, Tucker prefers to go in the woods. On the rare occassion when he can't make it across the yard, I scoop it up with an old shovel and chuck it into the woods. Our house is surrounded by acres of forest in the back, no houses as far as the eye can see.

d_stanley · #23 July 19th, 2005, 10:50 AM

Hey Prin: You should check out Cabelas, they have a Doggie Dooley Pet Waste Disposal System. Its only 34.99 for 2 dogs and 44.99 for 4 dogs. You bury it underground and put the waste in the top door and add an enzyme and it goes underground and is safe for all plant life. Its in the states but it works. I have 4 dogs. If you go to www.cabelas.com then go to the online catalogue they dog supplies then dog houses /Kennel Accessories. and you will find it.
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Schwinn · #24 July 19th, 2005, 11:08 AM

My understanding was that you couldn't compost pet poo. Too much PH to make good compost, or something over my head. I do poop-patrol once a week. Usually it gets nice and dry, so it's easy to pick up. Then I put it in a shopping bag, and it goes in our garbage can with a hundred other bags. Now, it goes under the baby diapers, so no one checks that! Of course, I'm not sure how they feel about pet poo in our area anyway, but they take the kitty litter.

LL1 · #25 July 19th, 2005, 11:11 AM

Beats having maggots or neighbours complaining about a smell in this heat.

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Originally Posted by Prin

Wow, that's a lot of bags!!

LL1 · #26 July 19th, 2005, 11:15 AM

Same rule in my area,the compost program says no animal waste,kitty litter,diapers or other similar products.

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Originally Posted by Schwinn

My understanding was that you couldn't compost pet poo. Too much PH to make good compost, or something over my head.

pags · #27 July 19th, 2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by d_stanley

[COLOR=Indigo]Hey Prin: You should check out Cabelas, they have a Doggie Dooley Pet Waste Disposal System. Its only 34.99 for 2 dogs and 44.99 for 4 dogs. You bury it underground and put the waste in the top door and add an enzyme and it goes underground and is safe for all plant life. Its in the states but it works. I have 4 dogs. If you go to www.cabelas.com then go to the online catalogue they dog supplies then dog houses /Kennel Accessories. and you will find it.

I had this at my previous home and it really was outstanding!!! Good call, d_stanley!

I haven't installed a system here for Judge though.. SO I have to improvise. I have these little blue scented bags that are for disposing of baby diapers that we also use for Judge when we clean up... Scoop - good smelling blue bag - a little kitty litter - tie it up - toss. It's really no worse than the diapers at this point

But we're still gonna get the Doggie Dooley at some point.

BeagleMum · #28 July 19th, 2005, 11:32 AM

I usually just tie each one up tight and it goes into the garbage cans outside. I have never had any bugs or anything in my cans but they do have secure lids.

The smell is pretty bad when you open the lid but just hold your breath and run away when you are done tossing the new bag.