10 Ways to Pick Up or carry Dog Poops Without Touching It!

Let’s get one thing straight: picking up dog poop is non-negotiable — but touching it absolutely is.

Every dog owner has had that moment. You’ve done the right thing, scooped it up… and now you’re stuck holding a warm bag of poop for far longer than you’d like.

The good news? There are smarter, cleaner, and far less awkward ways to deal with dog poop without touching it at all.

Here are 10 practical ways to pick up or carry dog poop hands-free, so walks stay easy, hygienic, and drama-free.

Fun (and Slightly Gross) Dog Poop Facts

Before we get into solutions, a few facts that explain why most dog owners want less contact with dog poop:

1. The average dog can produce over 300kg of poop per year, depending on size and diet
   
   
2. Dog poop may contain E. coli, salmonella, giardia and roundworm, even when dogs appear healthy
   
   
3. Unlike farm animal manure, dog poop does not break down naturally and can pollute soil and waterways
   
   
4. Many Australian councils issue fines for failing to pick up dog waste

Bottom line: picking it up matters — but HOW you carry it matters too.

Here we go: 10 Ways to Pick Up or Carry Dog Poop Without Touching It!

1. The Inside-Out Bag Method: The classic approach.
   Effective, but still involves hand-to-bag contact — and zero margin for error.
   
   
2. Extra-Thick or Compostable Dog Poo Bags.
   Better for peace of mind and the environment. Still leaves you holding the bag.
   
   
3. Double Bagging. Adds emotional comfort, not convenience.
   Your hands are still involved.
   
   
4. Paper Towel or Leaf Backup. Emergency solution only.
   Weather-dependent and unreliable.
   
   
5. Poop Scooper or Grabber Tool. Great for backyards.
   Impractical for everyday walks.
   
   
6. Dedicated Carry Bag or “Poo Pouch”. Works — but now you’re managing another bag.
   
   
7. Tie the Bag to the Lead. Tempting.
   Usually ends in swinging regret.
   
   
8. Train Your Dog to Go Before Walks.
   If your dog does this, congratulations — you’ve beaten the system, and they are a Unicorn! 🦄
   
   
9. Use a Hands-Free Poo Carrier - This is where most dog owners eventually land. 
   A hands-free poo carrier clips onto your dog’s lead and holds the tied poo bag away from your hands until you reach a bin — no swinging, no touching, no awkward carrying.
   Some dog owners choose a simple option like Poop Pal, where you thread the knot of the bag on one side of the channel and it stays securely on the lead for the rest of the walk.
   
   
10. Find a Bin Fast (Best-Case Scenario) - Ideal — but not always realistic.

🐾 Why Hands-Free Carrying Makes Walks Easier

Dog owners don’t want complicated solutions.
They want less mess, less hassle, and less contact.

Hands-free poop carriers work because they:

• Keep dog poop away from your hands
• Let you walk naturally
• Remove the awkward “what do I do with this now?” moment
• Make longer walks far more comfortable

Once people stop holding poop bags, they don’t go back.

Is using a poop carrier overkill?

Only if you enjoy holding poop. Most dog owners don’t. Read about the sustainable dog poop bag holder saves you embarrassment when holding a warm stinky poop bag!