[nagdu] Pickup The Poop

[Greg Aikens]

Ah, the old “double deuce.” If I notice my dog going in for a second drop while I’m picking up the first, I try and point my second foot at the second drop point, as long as it is less than 180 degrees around the circle. That at least gives me a good starting point for the search. Having the dog sit is probably a better solution. 

As for the standard single drop, once I find the goods, I sweep my bag hand out in a spiral for a couple of feet, just to make sure I got everything. My dog often takes a small step or two while making his delivery and moving back along the direction he came from often yields extra treasures. 

I’m not saying you shouldn’t worry about it, but it isn’t only blind people who miss picking up poop. There are tons of dogs in my apartment complex and occasionally when I’m picking up after my dog, I’ll find the remnants of offerings left by other dogs. 

Just do your best and rely on friendly neighbors to let you know when you need to improve your technique. :)

Best,
Greg

> On Mar 25, 2015, at 12:48 AM, Raven Tolliver via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Elise,
> It's very good that someone was kind enough to let you know,
> especially in a very friendly manner.
> What method did your school teach you for picking up poop?
> Can you tell the distinct difference between when she is urinating and
> when she is pooping? Maybe sometimes she poops when you think she's
> urinating.
> Some dogs poop in more than one spot. Does Becky do that? Perhaps when
> she poops, she might scoot forward a bit, so there's poop in a couple
> of spots. Or, maybe she goes once, and while you're picking it up, she
> poops again. Have her sit while you're picking up. Then allow her to
> relieve again, and see if she has more to release.
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> On 3/24/15, Elise Berkley via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hey, everyone.  I have been taking Becky to relieve herself in the alley
>> behind my apartment building.  It is a rather large area and I give her area
>> to go.  They taught me how to pick up behind her, but I guess I have been
>> missing some of it.  Someone mentioned it to me (not a big deal), but they
>> did not want anyone else to mention it.  Does anyone have suggestions on how
>> to make sure I am picking up everything from her?  Thanks.
>> Elise and Becky
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