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!

There are a handful of great websites devoted solely to pet sitting and overnight boarding for dogs.

Through some of them, you can also find specific services like house sitting, walking your dog, grooming, dog training, and more.

Here's the scoop...

For some strange reason, all 3 of our dogs have always had a fondness for "getting the mail" (or in some cases, the newspaper).

Here's how we taught our dogs to "get the mail" or "get the paper" and then immediately (before it gets too soggy) "give" it to us.

There are a few things that I always have on me any time I'm out & about with my dog.

I take different things, depending on whether we're going for a walk vs going for a ride in the car.

Here's what we take...

For those who enjoy the sight of a dog sprinting... with full-out dogged determination and a purpose...

You'll surely enjoy these running dog photos.

Running brings pure joy... as seen in these dogs' eyes.

Now, you finally have a way to let people know that you and your dog are out for a stroll!

Are neighborhood dogs leaving "land mines" of poop for you and yours deal with?

Do you wish your yard could remain a "poop free zone"? (If you live on a corner lot, chances are you're yard gets "hit" even more than most.)

Sometimes, a friendly little reminder is all that's needed.

Here's how to (politely) inform your neighbors that you'd like your yard to remain poop-free...

Faith isn't the only biped on the block!

Here's another dog that chooses to walk on her hind legs... sometimes.

Check out the video below...

In this 4-minute video, Dave Melchionno walks you through the steps you need to know to effectively teach your dog to heel.

Check out the video below...