As I was dog walking with my brother-in-law in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park recently, I had the conversation with him about a couple a couple of dog poop misconceptions. He said two things common to this discussion: 1. Dog poop is biodegradable; 2. No one is cleaning up after bears and deer.
My answer to #1: Dog poop ain’t pretty and it is also a breeder of disease and germs. Particularly in cities, it plays a role in water bacterial pollution of relevant streams and lakes. Dog poop creates high levels of nitrogen in the soil, killing off native plants that often yield to tougher invasive weeds.
My answer to #2: True, though animals in the wild are not eating the processed food that dogs are. They are eating native plants and animals, unless you leave your Burger King on a bench.
How could I make a stronger argument? What did I miss?
Susy Alkaitis
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Ask him how he feels when he steps in dog poop...or has to watch his step to avoid it. It boils down to consideration for your fellow park enthusiast.
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