If you walk your dog on a leash, then you have to pick up dog poop.

Such is why you need to find some dog waste bags and a dog poop bag holder or dispenser that you like.

The bags... I'm not so particular about.

There are the biodegradable dog poop bags -- which we use because I always find the best deal on them. And, truth is, most every poop bag manufacturer is making their bags biodegradable these days. If you look hard enough, you'll also find the super-tough ones that are extra thick and durable

I usually get these blue dog poop bags (they're biodegradable, but they're a little on the thinn side), or these silver gray dog poop bags (they're a really good quality... and they go on sale a lot).

Okay, so pick out the dog waste bags of your choosing, that's the easy part.

Finding a dog poop bag holder that you like... now that's a whole 'nother story!

Litter boxes aren't just for kitties anymore...

If you have a new pup in the house and need a housebreaking helper, there are a number of products available these days that do a great job.

But if your going to be away at work, school, or play for many hours during the day, consider a litterbox made especially for dogs.

Use your best judgment...

If your dog is showing a particular symptom or dealing with a doggie ailment, then anything you can show the vet that might be related to "the problem" will usually be helpful when it comes to diagnosing and/or treating your pet.

Here's when you should take samples to the vet... what type of samples to take... and how to gather & transport your samples (e.g. dog pee or poop).

A visitor to this site recently emailed me this question:

I have rescued a puppy and she is a spoiled rotten brat, and she won't quit peeing on my carpet. What can I do? I've tried kenneling her and she gets out everytime. Thank you."
-- Linda T.

Here are my recommendations...

This pocket-sized doggie poop disposal system keeps your hands germ-free.

With Scoopex, it's a cinch to clean up after your pet!

And now you can get a free sample of Scoopex...

My dog just turned a year old and he's still not lifting his leg to pee.

Yep, he squats like girl!...

Now what's with that???

Take one former president, one dog, an "interesting" prop... and what do you get?