Scoop that poop: 6 of the best dog poo bags

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2HG53AK Dog poo bag dispenser, Bunker Bay Beach, Western Australia
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Do you know the fine for not picking up your dog poo in the UK? It’s £80, with a maximum penalty charge of £1,000. Scooping poop may be a nasty side-effect of owning dogs, but skipping the scoop is simply not worth it. A key asset in your doggy walking bag is finding the best dog poop bags to make this common chore as straightforward and hygienic as it possibly can be.

There are a few important factors. You’ll want a sturdy, leak-proof design made of strong material that won’t tear easily even when scratched along a pavement or prickly undergrowth. It’s a repeat purchase, so you’ll be looking for everyday value. And for most people, eco-friendly dog poop bags are a must. Bear in mind that biodegradable can be a nebulous term, given that everything biodegrades eventually, so pay attention to the materials and packaging. Recycled plastic or a plant-based material are arguably the most environmentally friendly options for poop bags.

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Martha Terry
Martha Terry
Features editor

Martha is an experienced journalist who is mad-keen on horses and dogs. Her reporting CV includes the Paris Olympics, European championships, Aachen World Equestrian Festival and World Cup finals. After growing up with assorted liver and white springer spaniels, she enjoyed 14 years with two rescue dogs. Now, her constant companion is Fidget, an extremely energetic and habitually muddy black and white springer. Martha has written on topics as diverse as a top horse’s clone to the best GPS trackers for dogs, as well as equestrian and rural matters for Country Life, The Field, The Times, The Spectator and The Telegraph alongside Horse & Hound.