Report serious incidents. Be a responsible dog owner. Keep licenses and vaccinations up to date. Spay or neuter your dog. Train your dog in basic obedience.
Many people believe that disposing poop in the trash is environmentally irresponsible.
In fact, it's the dog poop left on the ground that poses the greater environmental threat. However, biodegradation is a slow process, especially when the weather is cold. With the large number of dogs using off-leash areas, poop accumulates faster than it degrades. Also, there are some dogs that EAT poop. Few people realize that the most important reason to pick up poop is to help reform our reputation with the general public.