Poo Squad East Orlando picks up dog poop in Oviedo, FL. Your local Poo Squad crew is based in the East Orlando area, and Oviedo is part of our regular service area. We offer weekly, every other week and monthly dog poop removal, plus one-time cleanups for yards that got away from you.
You know the drill. You step out back with your coffee, and there it is. Another landmine, right where the kids play. We know dog poop. Unfortunately. And we'd love to take it off your to-do list.
Where Oviedo's Dogs Live, From Alafaya Woods to Black Hammock
Oviedo used to be a farm town. It's still famous for the chickens that roamed downtown. These days it's growing fast, thanks in part to being right next to UCF. That means a lot of new yards and a lot of dogs.
We see every kind of yard here. Family-friendly Live Oak Reserve, with its resort-style pool and sports park. Alafaya Woods and Aloma Woods. The Twin Rivers area near Twin Rivers Golf Club. The parks and playgrounds scattered through Carillon. And the Black Hammock and Lake Charm area, one of Oviedo's priciest corners.
Different neighborhoods, same problem. Dogs don't care about your HOA. If yours has rules about yard upkeep, our guide to HOA dog rules for pet owners is worth a read.
The Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park Is a Big Deal Here
Ask an Oviedo dog owner where they go, and you'll hear about the Bark Park. It sits at 499 Waggin Trail, inside Shane Kelly Park off State Road 426. Yes, the street is really called Waggin Trail. We love it.
The city built it with real dog toys in mind:
- An adjustable dog jumping station
- A culvert hill and tunnel
- Agility tires and a tunnel
- A dog-friendly water fountain
- Benches and picnic tables for the humans
It's open dawn to dusk most days. On Tuesdays and Fridays it opens at 9 a.m. instead. Shane Kelly Park itself covers 165 acres and was dedicated in 2007 in memory of Oviedo Firefighter Shane Kelly. It's a park with a story, so give it some respect and scoop what your dog leaves behind.
Center Lake Park and Its Small Dog Area
Center Lake Park, at 299 Center Lake Lane, is the heart of Oviedo on the Park. It's open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a boardwalk around the lake and an amphitheater for concerts. There's also a small off-leash dog area there. It's a great spot for an evening walk after the heat breaks.
The Rules for Dog Poop in Oviedo and Seminole County
Here's the plain-English version. Florida doesn't have one statewide pooper scooper law. Cities and counties set their own rules. Across the state, they mostly agree on one thing: if your dog poops on public property or someone else's yard, you pick it up. Right away.
In Oviedo, animal problems go through Seminole County Animal Services. Their online animal complaint form lists "Defecating" and "Odors" as things neighbors can report. You need the owner's home address to file one. So yes, your neighbor can report a smelly yard. Our guide to reporting a neighbor who won't pick up dog poop covers how that usually plays out.
Bears Change How You Handle Your Trash
This one surprises people. Oviedo is part of Seminole County's Urban Bear Management Area. The city's rules focus on removing bear attractants. If you're a residential trash customer, you need to keep your garbage secured until collection day. That means a garage, a shed or another secured structure until 5 a.m. on pickup day. A bear-resistant can is an option, but it isn't required.
So if you bag your dog's poop and toss it in the bin, the bin stays inside until morning. Or you let us scoop it, and you stop thinking about it.
Bark & Brew and Oviedo's Other Dog Spots
Oviedo throws a party for dogs. Bark & Brew is the city's free craft beer and canine festival at Center Lake Park. It usually lands in the fall. Expect close to 30 craft beers to sample, pet demos, pet vendors, food trucks and live music. Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash.
If you're looking for a new dog, Seminole County Animal Services runs dog and cat adoptions too. More dogs in Oviedo? We're not complaining.
Why Oviedo Yards Need Regular Scooping
Central Florida yards don't get a winter break. No snow covers anything up. Your dog goes every day, all year, and it adds up fast. Leave it a week and you'll notice the flies first. Our post on why dog poop attracts flies explains the gross science.
And no, a hard afternoon rain won't fix it. Here's what really happens when dog poop gets rained on. Short version: it doesn't disappear. It spreads.
Regular pickup keeps the yard usable. And no, it's not free fertilizer. Here's why dog poop is bad for grass. It also keeps the kids, the dog and your shoes a lot cleaner.
What Pooper Scooper Service Costs in Oviedo
No guesswork. Here's what our East Orlando location charges for residential dog poop removal, for one or two dogs:
- Weekly: $23.95 per visit, about $103.70 a month
- Every other week: $20.95 per visit, about $90.71 a month
- Monthly: $12.95 per visit, about $56.07 a month
- One-time cleanup: $119.95
Got a yard that's been ignored a while? Start with a one-time dog poop cleanup and go from there. Want to see how our prices stack up? Read how much pooper scooper service costs.
From Orlando's East Side to Your Oviedo Backyard
Poo Squad East Orlando is locally owned by Abram and Mariah Patterson. We cover East Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Waterford Lakes and Avalon Park. So when you search for a pooper scooper service in Orlando and live on the Oviedo side of things, you're in the right spot.
Spend your Saturday at the Bark Park, not bent over in the backyard. We handle the mess. You get the yard back. Visit Poo Squad East Orlando to get started, or give us a call at (407) 378-6525. Your Oviedo yard deserves better, and we're happy to help.