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2. Offer Effective Pet Waste Management. With upwards of 84 million dogs taking up residence in the United States, it's no surprise that many homeowners seek out pet-friendly communities. However, as dog ownership in the U.S. grows, so does the need for pet waste management planning. Here are four ways to plan for pet waste in your community. 1. Install pet waste stations. Installing stations encourages residents to pick up after their pet and properly dispose of the waste. It also shows non-pet owning residents that you care about keeping pet waste issues under control and creates a sense of social pressure that helps improve compliance. 2. Schedule common area cleanings. While pet waste stations help curb some issues, there will still be residents who fail to do the right thing. Proactively monitor the accumulation of unattended dog waste and have someone walk the community grounds and dispose of waste and litter. 3. Educate residents. When residents understand the importance of picking up after their pets and see the community supporting pet waste pickup, they become far more likely to participate and support the cause of protecting property values and a healthy, safe environment for all. 4. Choose a pet waste management team. The most effective and reliable solution for managing pet waste is to work with a professional pet waste management service. These specialists bring their tools, experience and know-how into your community to eliminate issues related to dog waste and make your residents happy. ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR Founded in 2000, DoodyCalls provides homeowners and their communities with year-round professional pet waste removal services. In 2004, DoodyCalls expanded and created the first national pet waste management franchise of its kind. The DoodyCalls team keeps lawns and common areas of every size clean and safe for families and their pets to enjoy.

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