What does a pooper scooper service do? In plain terms, someone comes to your yard on a regular schedule, finds every pile your dogs left since the last visit, bags it, and takes it away or puts it in your bin, so you never have to. That is the whole job, but the details are what separate a quick once over from a yard you can actually walk through barefoot.
Here is how a visit works with us, from sign up to the photo we text when we leave.
A visit, step by step
Step 1: Signing up and picking a day
You can sign up online, choose weekly, every other week or twice a week service, and pick a service day. Or text us if you have questions first. Plans are month to month, with no contracts, and the price is set by how many dogs you have and how often we come.
If the yard has two or more weeks of buildup when you start, the first invoice includes a one time $40 initial cleanup. After that it is just the monthly rate. For a home with 4 or more dogs, text us for a quote.
Step 2: Getting into the yard
You do not need to be home for a visit, so gate access matters. When you sign up, tell us:
- How to get in: a gate code, a latch trick or which side gate to use.
- Where the dogs will be: inside, or in the yard with us.
- Anything we should know: a dog that bolts, a gate that sticks, a sprinkler schedule, a part of the yard that is off limits.
Tell us whether the dogs will be inside or out on service day. If a dog is nervous with strangers, keeping them inside is easiest for everyone.
Step 3: Clean tools before we start
We disinfect our tools before we enter your yard. That matters because waste can carry parasites and bacteria. The CDC notes that roundworm eggs from dog feces can survive for months or even years under the right conditions, and nobody wants another yard's problems tracked into theirs.
Step 4: Scooping every pile
A careful scoop walks the yard in passes rather than just checking the obvious spots. Piles hide along fence lines, under shrubs, beside the AC unit, under decks and in pine straw beds. St. Augustine lawns are mowed tall, which hides waste well. Every pile gets scooped and double bagged.
Step 5: Waste hauled away or binned
You choose what happens to the bags. We can haul the waste away, or place it in your trash bin if you prefer. Either way it stays out of your yard, where rain would otherwise wash it toward storm drains. EPA says that runoff flows through storm drains untreated to streams, rivers, lakes and the ocean.
Step 6: Gate latched, photo texted
When we finish, we close and latch the gate and text you a photo. That photo is your proof the gate is secure before your dogs go back out. If you want it, ask for our free deodorizing spot treatment for areas that hold odor, like a favorite corner or the patio edge.
What does a pet waste removal company do besides scooping?
Mostly, it removes a chore and adds consistency. A regular visit means waste never piles up for weeks in Florida heat, which is when the yard gets truly unpleasant. If you want to understand the rhythm, our guide to how often you should pick up dog poop in your yard explains why weekly is the most common choice. We are not vets, so if you suspect worms, talk to your veterinarian.
Can I pay someone to pick up my dog's poop?
Yes, and it costs less than many people expect. Here are our current plans:
| Plan | 1 dog | 2 dogs | 3 dogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every other week | $59 a month | $69 a month | $79 a month |
| Weekly | $79 a month | $95 a month | $109 a month |
| Twice a week | $139 a month | $159 a month | $175 a month |
Prices are the same in every area we serve. For a deeper look at how pricing works, see how much a pooper scooper service costs in Pensacola, and if you are on the fence, read our honest take on whether a pooper scooper service is worth it.
Start with a text
Text SCOOP to (850) 273-8546 with your address and number of dogs, or sign up online at our signup page and choose your day. Weekly service starts at $79 a month for one dog.