Imagine a situation: It’s a nice morning, birds are chirping, the sun is rising, and your dog is bouncing with excitement for the walk. As the responsible adult you are, you leash up, grab your coffee, put on your sunglasses, and walk out the door.
But just after two blocks, the tail of your dog wags, the squat happens…and suddenly, you freeze.
You forgot the poop bags.
At ANS Plastics Corp., we’ve heard many excuses when people forget plastic bags and packaging solutions, but nothing beats the comedy of a dog owner caught unprepared in a Number Two situation.
So today, we’re shedding light on the “make me laugh” states and slightly embarrassing things dog owners say when they forget poop bags.
Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a newbie to the leash life, chances are you have said at least one of these yourself. And if not…that day is coming.
Oh yes, the classic excuse. As if your furry friend is supposed to follow a predictable digestive schedule like a well-oiled machine. A stereotypical excuse that desperately pleads, ‘not my fault’ while trying to conceal panic while frantically searching for a good hiding spot.
It is best said when two people share the responsibility of walking a dog, and no one wants to take the blame. This is a high-stakes blame game where no one wants to be that owner. Bonus points if one of you jogs back home in a dramatic but redeeming act.
Spoiler alert: you won’t. Not because you don’t care, but because by the time you get back, some good nobleman might have already handled it. This line is usually paired with a guilty jog away from the crime scene.
Is it, though? Is it really? This is the eco-friendly excuse people give when they feel guilty but do not have a poop bag. This dialogue reflects their unspoken hope that nature will take care of it automatically.
Many people try to mask their environmental red flags with this line. The confidence of dog owners while giving this excuse looks like it is coming from someone planning a major errand run. Except this “errand” involves poop, shame, and potential eye contact with neighbors.
This one is often said for those stealthy little poops that blend into the gravel or leaves. In such cases, the dog owner justifies that if a squirrel could not tell the difference, neither would a neighbor.
This excuse is like asking someone else for a mint during a date. Yes, desperate and a little awkward. These people scan the area for another dog walker and then make their move. Bonus points if that person is also without a bag.
Many people turn into amateur soil scientists when they are in such a moment of desperation. Their reasoning follows this logic: if cows do it and we call it organic, why can’t dogs? The problem? People say this while retreating from a pile that your dog so generously wrapped up as a gift for the grass.
What?! No, it won’t. If there was something like poop excuse standards, this excuse won’t fit even there. But in the panic of the moment, it sounds poetic… as though Mother Nature herself will sweep it away with a gentle breeze. Reality check: nothing will happen to it unless you pick it up.
This is the moment of post-poop enlightenment, the “I have seen the light” moment of a dog owner’s journey. These people promise to themselves that they will not be caught unprepared ever again.
Okay, we have had our laughs – but beneath the jokes lies a serious concern. Responsible pet waste disposal is not just good manners; it is essential for community health, cleanliness, and environmental preservation. And this is where ANS Plastics Corp. comes into the picture.
We are specialists in custom eco-friendly plastic bag manufacturing. So, if you’re supplying a community park, retail pet store, or municipality, we can help you and the dog owners keep the neighborhoods clean.
Our dog poop bags are designed with durability, discretion, and convenience in mind. No more awkward excuses. No more sneak-away guilt. Just clean walks and happy dogs.
Here are a few tips to ensure forgetting poop bags becomes a thing of the past:
Let’s face the truth: your dog is doing their job. Make sure you are ready to do yours. For more information about our poop bags or to place a custom order for your business, city park, or community space, contact ANS Plastics Corp. Let’s make every walk a little cleaner, with one bag at a time.