Hello, I recently rescued 2 dogs. I have never had a dog before and am learning everything as I go. My yard is looks like a poop mine field and constanly picking up the poop is not always possible. Is there something that I can treat my yard with on a regular basis that will help to decompose the poop faster as well as help with the smell? FYI, I currently treat my yard with Greenlight Yardsafe to repel fleas etc..and my dogs are tick, flea and mite free.

Thanks!!

I noticed a real difference when we switched to Muenster dog food, but about the only advice I can give is to pick it up daily. We have two large breed puppies now and it is almost overwhelming if not picked up daily.

A premium dog food like Muenster is key. Be sure to continue with the basic organic program, especially adding dry or liquid molasses 2-3 times a year to increase microbial activity. A light layer of a fine screened compost (1/4 inch) over the grass may help as well.

Assuming you are fully organic, the poop should decompose in 4 days. At least mine does.

• Day 1: Fresh poop is visited by flies.
• Day 2: Poop is covered with pill bugs (rolly polies or whatever you call them)
• Day 3: Poop has changed shape. It looks more relaxed If you step on it at this point, it will not stick to your shoe. The fly eggs have probably hatched and the larvae processed the poop in their own way.
• Day 4: If you did not know where to look, you might not be able to find it. It will have melted down and only be visible from above.
• Day 5: It should be completely invisible at this point.

One problem with my experience versus yours, I don't give my dog deworming meds every month, especially in the winter. The deworming meds are not good for the insects that visit the poop and could possibly negate all I have said.

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