Pooh! Why man allows his best friend to poop in public
Generally, Western societies maintain high standards of everyday hygiene. When it comes to man’s best friend, however, it seems we turn a blind eye! New research published in Environmental Sociology this month explores the reasons behind this relaxed attitude to canine excrement and the strategies employed by dog-owners to deal with it. The author of the research, Matthias Gross, began his study by observing the habits of dog-walkers at various times of the day, including the techniques employed to remove the excrement.