Andrea Rosebrock 
It’s almost hard for me not to laugh over this one but it really is a serious subject. Irresponsible dog owners make all dog owners look bad and we’re finding less and less places we’re able to take our dogs to walk. More and more parks, unless they are designated as dog parks, are becoming off limits, beaches and other public areas are no longer dog friendly because people are sick of dealing with what is too often left behind.
I agree. I don’t want to be out taking a leisurely walk and have to deal with what someone else’s dog left behind. I have my two dogs and I take care of them and clean of after them and think anyone who doesn’t should have to deal with some kind of a penalty or fine.
Now, here’s the question, when should you actually be in violation? Should it be when you actually don’t clean up or should it be when you are found without the means to clean up if your dog does its business?
In Seattle you can be fine $500 for not cleaning up after your dog but you can be fined $54 for just not having a bag to clean up with when you are walking your dog. Basically they figure if you’re not prepared, you’re not going to do your duty if your dog does theirs.
What’s your thoughts on this?
WHO CARES WHAT YOU USE TO CLEAN IT UP WITH AS LONG AS YOU CLEAN IT UP FOR CHRIST SAKE. IF IT’S SUCH A BIG PROBLEM WHY DON’T CITIES PUT UP BAG DESPENSERS ON EVERY STREET CORNER OR AROUND PARKS SO IF SOMEONE FORGETS TO BRING A BAG THEY CAN GET ONE & CLEAN IT UP. IT WOULD MAKE MUCH MORE SENSE TO DO THIS AS A SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE THEN TO COMPLAINE ABOUT SOMEONE ACCIDENTLY FORGETTING A BAG ONCE IN A WHILE.
with all the new stuff out now for poop cleanup, there shouldn’t be an excuse to forget. i mean, come on, if you remember to bring the dog, shouldn’t that be enough of a clue that you need a bag too? keep in mind that this was protested by only one person. that means one person is too lazy to make sure that they have more than one bag on hand. all the other people who walk their dogs probably have the kind of bag holders that attach to the leash or the harness so you don’t even have to forget to remember. leash, dog, bag. how hard is that?
i think is good to have both laws on the books. your dog, your responsibility. if you are responsible, other people won’t complaine, and you will get more places to take your dog. that’s not a hard one to figure.
I think people need to be held responsible for their own dogs, not the cities. Think of the cost it would require to put up dispensers and bags and then the personnel it would require to make sure they are filled. That could really add up and the taxpayer is paying for it. If you walk your dog, then it should be second nature to bring a bag, or two, along to clean up their messes. As expensive as it sounds, I think Seattle has the right idea. It has become a huge problem and people have brought it on themselves.