If she has children, she may not want them playing on a soiled lawn, especially because your dog’s waste could potentially carry harmful diseases. And if she has a dog of her own, another canine ...

An angry dog owner posted on NextDoor about how if dogs have to stay in the dog run at East Williamsburg’s Cooper Park, then children should have to stay in the playground. Chaos ensued.

Story Produced By Ryan Warner Jefferson County has a messy– often stinky– problem on its hands. Dog owners aren’t cleaning up after their pets.

Last week, Council Member Erik Bottcher — who represents those neighborhoods on the West Side — unveiled a social media campaign called There Is No Poop Fairy. Dog walkers, in addition to dog ...

Children are especially at risk because they often play outside on the ground and frequently put their hands in their mouths. Gardeners are also at risk, working in the soil.

What do dog poop, gazebo sex, and a children’s playground have in common? March 12, 2014 (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) By John Sides ...

Our question about dog poop bag etiquette — is it acceptable to throw it in a stranger's trash can? — generated more reader ...