Dog poo bags are a vital piece of equipment for responsible dog owners, but not something that is talked about often – apart from when people don’t use them correctly! But, with so many dog poo bags on the market, all seemingly doing the same job, it can be difficult to know which to buy, why and from where. Below, we will discuss a few factors that may affect your decision making – who knew there could be so much to consider!
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Biodegradable products
Doing our bit for the environment is becoming more and more important. Limiting the use of single use plastics is important, but poo bags aren’t something we want to wash and reuse! Finding a biodegradable bag is therefore recommended. If you want to look further, you could find a bag that has been sustainably sourced. Even so, we recommend only using the amount of product you actually need and not overusing items.
Strength
You need a bag which has good strength. A strong bag is more likely to hold the weight and smell in, which could make for a more pleasant walk! The worst-case scenario would include the bag ripping whilst you are out on walk which may result in you needing two bags to do the job that one bag should have done. The bag needs to be strong as it is going to hold the material whilst the faeces is in a bin too. You do not want this to leak and contaminate the bin.
Size
You want to select a bag of a size which best suits your pet’s faeces. Getting very large bags for a dog who produces small faeces will lead to lots of plastic waste. Equally, you do not want the bag to be too small and then have to use multiple bags. Your hand must fit into the bag comfortably in order for the product to work effectively for you.
Scented bags
Scented bags are becoming more popular. There are a range of scents you can select from. Visiting shops is the best way to test which smell you prefer. Some animals do like chewing scented bags so be careful when selecting and prevent your pet from gaining unsupervised access to the bags.
Price
You are going to need a lot of dog poo bags throughout your dog’s life. We recommend bulk buying them for the best value. Make sure you always have enough of them – there is nothing worse than walking through dog poo on the pavement that someone has failed to pick up. Pricing is going to vary, the same as it does with any product. If you find an item you particularly like and there are any offers, buy in bulk.
Location of the product
Collecting and purchasing dog poo bags needs to be simple and easy. Be sure to keep a good amount in stock at your home. For this reason, finding a trustworthy product with fast shipping times or purchasing from a shop you visit regularly is advisable. Your pooch is not going to stop pooping!
Colour
Darker coloured poo bags will often hide the colour and shape of faeces within the bag. This may be important to you if you are carrying the dog poo bag for a long period prior to disposal.
Ease to carry
Some dog poo bags will come in an easy to carry case. This can be great if it attaches to your dog’s lead or harness as it reduces the chance of you forgetting it. Some of the cases are waterproof too, protecting the bags from harsh weather conditions.
There are many different dog poo bags around. To avoid using as many dog poo bags, using a spade and creating a faeces pile will help. This suggestion is best for the environment, prevents your bins from smelling and saves money. This option can only be done at home so we still recommend having access to poo bags at all times.
After using a dog poo bag, please put them in appropriate bins. We are seeing more and more dog poo bags left hanging on trees. Additionally, if you put a dog poo bag in a normal bin, wild animals often smell them and come to rip the bags apart hunting for food, which creates a mess and can be dangerous to both themselves, due to ingesting plastic, and humans, due to contamination.
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