i can see the issue in huge cities, or those really close together development neighborhoods or public parks where kids play....but out here in small town america's boondocks, poop is poop. there's as many wild critters out here as companion animals and they all poop. it biodegrades and isn't that big a deal. i'm going to be honest....i only pick up after my dog if it's A) in someone's yard or B) actually ON a sidewalk or in the middle of a walking trail. that's really all anyone expects you to do around here and most people don't even do that.