Dogs

Dog Waste Bag Holders
Actually there are lots of "cutesy" ones out there. Perfect, if that's your style. It's not mine.

In case you're wondering, I even consider most of the "Bags on Board" dog waste bag dispensers too cute, but that's just me.

I have a 90 lb. male black lab, and we're all business.

No lace & studs. No loud & obnoxious color patterns. No jingly-jangly doo-dads & noisemakers as you carry it. Just a plain 'ol poop bag & poop bag holder is all I'm after. The less noticeable, the better. And if it were all black, that would suit me just fine.

Plus, I have to take into consideration the fact that there are those times when hubby is holding the dog leash during our dog walks with Tenor. And the last thing he would want is an "adorable" poop bag holder dangling from his wrist!

Well, I'm happy to say that I finally found it. I found the dog waste bag holder of my dreams! (Okay, so that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it rates right up there.)

First, I'll give you the run-down of 2 other dog waste bag holders I've tried, along with the good points and bad points of each.

Other Dog Poop Bag  Holders I've Tried
(#1)  First we went for the big & bulky dog poop picker-upper called the Skoop & Pak. It actually serves 2 purposes:

1) It's a clean, no mess, no-touch method of picking up dog poop.

2) And it keep the poop out of sight (inside the scoop) until you get to a garbage bin to dispose of it.

You use regular dog poop bags that come in rolls. There's actually a little hidden door for access to the poop bags. The roll of bags is always there, and you just leave one bag dangling inside the jaws of this pooper scooper at all times.

Then, when you need to use this pooper scooper to pick up dog waste... just pull the bag through from the inside of the scoop's arms (which open and close like jaws), and pull it out far enough to wrap it around the outside of the scoop itself.

Finally, use your hand to "open up" the bag that's inside the scoop (...cuz you know how those dog pop bags tend to stick shut and the poop has to have a place to go once you grab it between the jaws of this poop scooper).

I used to love this pooper scooper; we took it everywhere we went. We still have it. And it's still in great condition -- even though we used it regularly for years! The fact that the bags come from the inside of the scooper and wrap around the outside means there is not an inch of the scoop itself that ever touches the poop. It's a completely clean way to pick up dog waste.

Even though we've switched to a smaller, more portable dog waste bag dispenser system, we still use this pooper scooper occasionally to pick up all the piles of dog poo in our backyard -- like before we mow the lawn. It's quick, and easy. Love it!

(#2)  Then, the first "on board" (meaning: it attaches right onto your dog's leash) dog waste bag dispenser that we tried was pretty good -- until it fell off our dog's leash and we lost it.

It was the Poop Patrol pet waste dispenser. And the fact of the matter is... it fell off the handle of our dog leash all the time. So we knew it was just a matter of time before it would no longer remain attached to our dog's leash.

You see, the method of attachment is not velcro or anything with a permanent lock to it. Instead, it's a rubberized flap, with grooves, and that flap slips into a loop. The grooves are supposed to "catch" on the edges of the loop -- effectively locking it into place. It's not so effective after all. If the folks at Poop Patrol switched to a velcro strap, I'd buy another one of these in a heartbeat.

One bonus to this dog poop bag holder was the reflective strip along the back. That was especially nice when we were out walking at night.

When the strap was working properly, you could attach it to the very back of the Flexi retractable dog leash -- so it was completely out of the way of your hand while you were holding onto the leash.

Plus, it wasn't an eyesore, nor was it too "cute". It was very practical. And it came in a very practical color: silver gray with black trim. I really dug it.

My New Favorite Dog Waste Bag Holder
(#3)  Now, I'm the last person on Earth who would buy "designer" dog waste bags or a "designer" dog poop bag holder... but it just so happens that the supplier I like best calls their products "designer". So be it. I bought something designer.

My favorite dog waste bag dispenser is the Doggie Walk Bags holder. I actually picked up this one yesterday from Pet Supermarket (it was $1 cheaper, plus no shipping). But I've never seen this type of dog waste holder in any pet store around here (Nashville) before, so I was absolutely thrilled when I saw this one!

The closest non-cutesy one I've found is this camouflage dog poop bag holder on Amazon (it also comes in a rust color).

And I did, for a short time, consider getting one like these:  either the Flexi 4-pocket leash saddle bag or the Kyjen retractable leash bag. But I wasn't crazy about the extra "bulk".

If Flexi made a "Comfort 3" version of the retractable leash with the bags-on-board dispenser, then I'd jump right on it. I really like their durable, excellent quality leashes!

So I'm quite content with my Doggie Walk Bags holder.

I mostly like how it actually dispenses individual bags quite easily -- rather than having to twist and tug and dig way inside to grab the bag. And, it's easy to refill with new bags when you run out. It holds most any size of dog poop bags -- so long as they come in the roll form. (Unless you just want to stuff a few in there freely.)

Bonus: This dog bag holder could also serve as a dog treat dispenser during puppy training classes, or at the dog park, or any time you're out & about. It's like a tiny little bag, so it could actually hold anything!

I really like how this dog waste bag holder velcros firmly onto your dog's leash, or your dog's collar, or your belt loop -- wherever you want to put it, it will stay secure. (Not so with the Poop Patrol dog bag dispenser we used prior to this.) With the velcro strap that's firmly attached, you can place it just about anywhere you want -- up high, down low, long-ways, thin-ways, you get the idea. In our case, we've attached it so it most closely matches the profile of our retractable dog leash.

And finally, I like how this dog waste bag holder is very small and compact. I don't like bringing attention to myself or my dog's accessories, and the Doggie Walk Bags holder just sort of "hangs out" next to your wrist. This is, if you attach it to a Flexi retractable dog leash like we do.

I'll be very honest now... it's just a tad too noticeable for my liking. The light blue trim is fairly obvious, as are the baby blue paw prints -- kinda "cutesy" if you ask me.

All in all, the Doggie Walk Bags holder meets a lot of needs for us, and I'm sure it last quite a long time. Plus, I don't think Jim will feel too silly walking around with this one.

It Comes With "Scented" Dog Waste Bags?!
The other thing that makes these Doggie Walk Bag holders "designer" is the fact that they come with 2 rolls of scented dog waste bags. My blue holder came with yellow poop bags (ugh) that are "ocean scented". Cuz you want your dog's poop to smell oceanic, right?

Their dog bag dispensers all come with scented dog poop bags, depending on the color you choose:

Purple & black holder: lavender scented dog poop bags

Red & black holder: floral scented dog poop bags

Green & black holder: rainforest scented dog poop bags

Pink & black holder: citrus scented dog poop bags

Blue & black holder: ocean scented poop bags (That's the one I got, because Tenor's leash and collar are both blue.)

They do have a mostly black dog waste bags holder, and it comes with unscented dog poop bags. But the holder has white skulls all over it. Say what?! That's kinda tacky.

 
Other Dog Waste Bag Holders Worth Considering

This one is clever... the No Paws Poop Bag Holder attaches to your dog's leash, so there' s nothing to carry. Plus, it accommodates all those leftover plastic bags we get from department stores!

If they made the BonTon dog waste bag leash holder in a rubberized version with some "give" to it (rather than clunky hard plastic), it might work. But the hard plastic ones I've seen in stores are just awkward, likely to get banged up, and the plastic clip it comes with is also cheap. I actually bought one of these, and then returned it.

Okay, for the dudes... and dudettes who dig Harleys. I guess some people wouldn't call this Harley Davidson dog waste bag holder "cutesy".

And nothin' cutesy about this one. It's all leather! For the dog (and dog owner) who has everything, check out this genuine leather pet poop bag holder!

Finally, try a FREE sample of poop bags!  You get 5 biodegradable dog waste bags... and you just pay shipping & handling of $2.00. Definitely worth a try...