How do I get rid of dog poop smell in my yard?
Practical answers from Scoop Cop.
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Start by collecting and bagging all visible dog waste. Then check the yard again: if the smell remains, look for missed or new waste and note where the odor is strongest before deciding what to do next.
1. Collect the visible dog waste
Walk the accessible yard in a steady pattern so you cover the places your dog uses and the areas where you notice the smell. Collect the visible waste as you go. Fairfax County identifies pet waste as smelly and tells County residents to bag it with their household garbage.
Fairfax County’s dog waste disposal guidance2. Check the yard again after pickup
After pickup, revisit the spots where you noticed the smell. Look for a pile you missed or new waste left since the cleanup. If you find more, collect it too. Note whether the smell is limited to one spot or spread across the yard; that gives you a clearer problem to describe if you need advice.
3. Choose the next step for the remaining smell
If no visible waste remains but the smell continues, pickup has not answered the whole problem. The smell alone does not tell you its source or which treatment would help. Seek advice that fits the location and surface before choosing a treatment, and explain what you found and what you have already removed.
4. Decide who will handle regular pickup
For ongoing visible waste, choose a pickup routine you can keep: handle it yourself or use recurring visits with pickup between visits when needed. Scoop Cop includes deodorizing and sanitizing with recurring service, but those inclusions do not promise that every remaining yard odor will disappear. Compare the service and schedules before deciding whether that help fits your yard.
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