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Why Colorado Locals Are Ditching DIY Dog Poop Duties in 2025

Discover the surprising perks driving busy pet owners to professional cleanup crews amid booming industry trends

Here are the actual reasons locals happily hand over cash every week:

  1. Zero smell, zero surprise – You stop stepping in hidden landmines when guests or kids are in the yard.
  2. Dog owners are busy AF – Two-working-parent households, long trail runs, remote jobs with back-to-back Zooms… scooping falls to the bottom of the list until it’s a bio-hazard.
  3. It’s gross, period – Bending over in the snow/rain/mud to pick up frozen or mushy poop is soul-crushing. People would rather pay $20 than do it.
  4. Health reasons – Pregnant women, immunocompromised family members, or anyone who’s had a parasite scare (super common in Colorado with all the wildlife) are told “do NOT pick up dog poop.”
  5. Yard actually gets used – Backyards turn into usable patios again instead of “the poop zone.” Great for BBQs, kids playing, or just drinking coffee on the deck without gagging.
  6. HOAs and neighbors – Some neighborhoods fine you or send passive-aggressive notes if the yard smells or looks bad.
  7. Consistency – Pros come every week (or twice a week if you have multiple/big dogs), so it never piles up—especially in winter when you “can’t see it under the snow” (until spring thaw… nightmare).
  8. Eco disposal – Most services double-bag and haul it off (no stinking trash cans all week
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