Community Management Pet Waste Cleanup Program
In an effort to minimize the issue of pet waste, many communities implement breed restrictions, weight limits or both.
Some communities simply prohibit pets.
Those communities that allow dogs usually have rules requiring owners to pick up after their pets but while most dog owners are conscientious it only takes an irresponsible few to "soil" the reputation of all dogs and their owners.
The reality that many community managers soon face is that enforcement of pet policies is difficult at best, ineffective at worst, always expensive, and usually strains relationships within the community.
Many community management professionals find that the most effective approach to keeping their property clean is a 3 part program.
This program consists of; 1) Policy enforcement and education, 2) Pet waste station installation and 3) Regular cleaning of high use and neglected areas.
This comprehensive approach encourages residents by providing them with the tools they need to conveniently clean up after their pets and discourages "re-soiling" by regularly cleaning high use and neglected areas (those favorite spots where owners either fail to clean up after their pet, won't clean up after their pet or are frequented by stray and unleashed dogs).
As a last resort, the program provides Management with the means to enforce community regulations.
1) The cornerstone of any comprehensive waste program is the implementation, education and enforcement of a reasonable policy.
But since studies show that a significant number of pet owners (over 40%) will not pick up after their dogs, even with the threat of fine or complaints by neighbors, a second and third layer of effort are required to help control waste.
2) The second part of a community dog waste program is the Pet Waste Station.
Stations are a convenient and attractive way to provide residents with the tools they need to hygienically pickup after their pet and dispose of the waste.
Pet Waste Stations are available in a wide variety of models and price ranges but normally consist of a waste bag dispenser, stocked with biodegradable bags, mounted with a disposal bin.
A pooper scooper professional can assist you in determining what type of station would be most appropriate for your facility and can advise you on placement and complete the installation.
More importantly, a professional can regularly service the equipment on a schedule customized to suit your particular needs, replenishing bags and cleaning the bin, to ensure your station remains an effective and attractive tool in your community maintenance program.
The cost of installing and servicing pet waste stations, as well as your entire waste control program, can easily be recovered from pet deposits and fees.
3) Finally, the third part of a comprehensive waste management program is ensuring that high use and neglected areas are regularly and thoroughly cleaned.
Heavily soiled areas of any community will repeatedly attract stray and loose dogs.
These areas should be routinely cleaned of all pet waste, disinfected if needed and have an organic odor eliminator applied to reduce the attraction to dogs.
Here again, a pet waste cleanup professional can assist you by providing regularly scheduled cleaning, disinfecting and odor elimination.
So to attract the most desirable residents to your community by maintaining a healthy, attractive facility free of pet waste, without the headaches, complaints and strained relations that are usually associated with the "enforcement only" approach to dogs and their owners, consider implementing a comprehensive pet waste cleanup program consisting of Pet Waste Stations, routine cleanup and if absolutely necessary, enforcement of regulations.
If you do choose to hire a professional pooper scooper service as part of your comprehensive program ensure they use all natural products that are safe around children and animals, that the waste bags used are biodegradable, that they disinfect their tools and shoes prior to servicing your facility, and that they are fully bonded and insured.
Some communities simply prohibit pets.
Those communities that allow dogs usually have rules requiring owners to pick up after their pets but while most dog owners are conscientious it only takes an irresponsible few to "soil" the reputation of all dogs and their owners.
The reality that many community managers soon face is that enforcement of pet policies is difficult at best, ineffective at worst, always expensive, and usually strains relationships within the community.
Many community management professionals find that the most effective approach to keeping their property clean is a 3 part program.
This program consists of; 1) Policy enforcement and education, 2) Pet waste station installation and 3) Regular cleaning of high use and neglected areas.
This comprehensive approach encourages residents by providing them with the tools they need to conveniently clean up after their pets and discourages "re-soiling" by regularly cleaning high use and neglected areas (those favorite spots where owners either fail to clean up after their pet, won't clean up after their pet or are frequented by stray and unleashed dogs).
As a last resort, the program provides Management with the means to enforce community regulations.
1) The cornerstone of any comprehensive waste program is the implementation, education and enforcement of a reasonable policy.
But since studies show that a significant number of pet owners (over 40%) will not pick up after their dogs, even with the threat of fine or complaints by neighbors, a second and third layer of effort are required to help control waste.
2) The second part of a community dog waste program is the Pet Waste Station.
Stations are a convenient and attractive way to provide residents with the tools they need to hygienically pickup after their pet and dispose of the waste.
Pet Waste Stations are available in a wide variety of models and price ranges but normally consist of a waste bag dispenser, stocked with biodegradable bags, mounted with a disposal bin.
A pooper scooper professional can assist you in determining what type of station would be most appropriate for your facility and can advise you on placement and complete the installation.
More importantly, a professional can regularly service the equipment on a schedule customized to suit your particular needs, replenishing bags and cleaning the bin, to ensure your station remains an effective and attractive tool in your community maintenance program.
The cost of installing and servicing pet waste stations, as well as your entire waste control program, can easily be recovered from pet deposits and fees.
3) Finally, the third part of a comprehensive waste management program is ensuring that high use and neglected areas are regularly and thoroughly cleaned.
Heavily soiled areas of any community will repeatedly attract stray and loose dogs.
These areas should be routinely cleaned of all pet waste, disinfected if needed and have an organic odor eliminator applied to reduce the attraction to dogs.
Here again, a pet waste cleanup professional can assist you by providing regularly scheduled cleaning, disinfecting and odor elimination.
So to attract the most desirable residents to your community by maintaining a healthy, attractive facility free of pet waste, without the headaches, complaints and strained relations that are usually associated with the "enforcement only" approach to dogs and their owners, consider implementing a comprehensive pet waste cleanup program consisting of Pet Waste Stations, routine cleanup and if absolutely necessary, enforcement of regulations.
If you do choose to hire a professional pooper scooper service as part of your comprehensive program ensure they use all natural products that are safe around children and animals, that the waste bags used are biodegradable, that they disinfect their tools and shoes prior to servicing your facility, and that they are fully bonded and insured.
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