Sometimes a pooper scooper is not convenient to carry around while walking your dogs, so it is best to carry a plastic bag just in case your dog has to poop.  I recommend that you keep your waste bags together with your dog’s leash so that you do not forget to take them with you.

Even better, there are bag holders which you can attach to your dog’s collar or leash so you always have a bag with you to pick up after your dog.

You may want to train your dog to poop on the side of the street next to a curb.  This “Curb your Dog” process keeps the mess out of the way of pedestrians and off the grass.  You need to be careful that your dog does not run out into traffic if it easily gets spooked as cars drive by.