Here’s an initiative that we also heard about on the BBC Scotland show ‘The Scoop on Poop‘ (audio available until 2/27/12) – the Green Dog Walkers project.
Green Dog Walkers is a friendly, non-confrontational way to change attitudes towards dog fouling. Green Dog Walkers are volunteers who have taken a pledge to always clean up after their dog, and carry extra dog waste bags so they can give a bag to anyone who finds themselves without one.
How do you become a Green Dog Walker?
- You sign the Green Dog Walkers® Pledge
- You get a Green Dog Walkers® Armband to wear when you’re out and about with little Frou-frou!
There’s a major publicity effort behind this initiative, so that the public is aware of what it means.
If you see someone wearing a Green Dog Walkers wrist/armband it means they have taken the pledge to:
- always clean up after their dog
- carry extra doggie bags
- gladly give you a poop bag for your dog – just ask.
It’s an interesting idea. Don’t want people beating each other over dog poo. Instead, make it known that you’re a friendly Green Dog Walker, ready to lend a hand (or bag, as it were).
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