How to Clean a Pooper Scooper in 60 Seconds (and Disinfect It Properly)

A dirty scooper is a health hazard hiding in plain sight: dog waste carries E. coli, salmonella, giardia, roundworm eggs, and, in unvaccinated areas, parvovirus, which can survive on surfaces for months. The good news: once you know how to clean a pooper scooper properly, the daily version takes 60 seconds flat, and the weekly […]

Best Pooper Scooper for Large Dogs (2026): We Tested the Top 7

If you share your home with a Great Dane, a German Shepherd, a Lab, or any dog north of 60 pounds, you already know the truth: the best pooper scooper for large dogs is not the same tool that works for a Yorkie. Big dogs produce big waste, and most scoopers on the market, flimsy […]

How to Pick Up Dog Poop Without Bending Over (No-Bend Methods That Work)

If cleanup duty ends with a hand on your lower back, this guide is for you. Learning how to pick up dog poop without bending over isn’t a luxury, for owners with back pain, arthritis, sciatica, recent surgery, or a baby bump, it’s the difference between keeping the dog routine and dreading it. Below are […]

Pooper Scooper Types Explained: Jaw, Rake, Tray & No-Touch

Shopping for a scooper and confused by the options? You’re not alone. There are five distinct types of pooper scoopers, and they work very differently, what’s perfect for a small dog on a sidewalk can be miserable for a big dog on a half-acre lawn. This guide explains every type, jaw, rake-and-tray, spade, catcher, and […]