Poo Squad Hutchinson is the pooper scooper service for South Hutchinson, KS. Our crew is based in the Hutchinson area, just across the Arkansas River, and we scoop South Hutch yards weekly, every other week, or as a one-time cleanup. Locally owned by Andrew Ehling, and you can reach us at (620) 322-0522.
You know the drill. You step out back, the dog runs ahead, and you're scanning the grass like it's a minefield. We get it. We know dog poop. Unfortunately.
Big South Hutchinson Lawns Mean Big Poop Hunts
South Hutchinson is a small city. About 2,521 people lived here at the 2020 census. But the yards aren't small. Most homes are one-story ranches and bungalows sitting on grassy lawns, and the average lot runs over a quarter acre.
That's a lot of ground for one dog to decorate. And a lot of ground for you to walk with a bag in hand. Piles hide in tall grass along the fence line. They get mowed over. They dry out and turn into a gross surprise in spring.
Our residential pooper scooper service walks the whole yard, every visit. Front, back, side yard, dog run. We bag it, haul it away, and close the gate behind us.
Where South Hutch Dogs Get Their Walks In
Here's a South Hutchinson quirk. Many neighborhood streets here have no curbs or sidewalks. So dog walks happen right along the street edge and the strip of grass in front of your neighbor's house. That's exactly where an unscooped pile causes hard feelings.
For more room to run, most South Hutch dog owners head north across the river into Hutchinson:
- Hutchinson Dog Park at 1501 S Severance St. Two fenced acres of grass, with separate sides for big dogs and small or timid dogs. It has covered seating, drinking water and waste stations.
- Carey Park on Carey Park Blvd, home of the Hutchinson Zoo. Lots of grass and room for a long leashed walk.
- The Arkansas River itself. It marks South Hutchinson's north and east city limits, and the town is listed along the Arkansas River Water Trail.
Good walks make happy dogs. Happy dogs make more poop. That's just math.
The River Next Door Is Why Scooping Matters Here
South Hutchinson sits right on the Arkansas River. The river is what separates you from Hutchinson. So when a heavy Kansas rain soaks a yard full of old piles, that runoff has somewhere to go.
Rain doesn't wash dog poop away. It just spreads it out. We explain why in does dog poop wash away in the rain. Short version: picking it up is the only fix that works.
Your grass will thank you too. Dog poop isn't fertilizer, no matter what your uncle says. Read is dog poop good for grass if you've got brown spots and questions.
South Hutchinson's Dog Rules, in Plain English
The City of South Hutchinson has its own animal code, separate from Hutchinson's. Here's what dog owners should know.
- Register your dog every year (Section 2-201). Every dog over six months old must be registered with the city clerk. The registration year runs January 1 through December 31. New dogs, or dogs you bring into town, need to be registered within 30 days.
- Bring proof of rabies shots. No rabies certificate, no registration.
- The fee is small. It's $3 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $7 for a dog that isn't. Fees can be prorated if you move to town partway through the year.
- No running at large (Section 2-206). A dog running at large can be impounded. "At large" means outside a fence or enclosure, or not on a leash under someone's control.
- Tie-outs near the street count as at large. If your dog is tethered within reach of a public street, the code treats it as loose.
- Barking counts too. A dog whose loud, frequent barking disturbs the neighborhood is a nuisance under the code. The owner has to fix it.
Want the bigger picture on pickup rules and penalties? See our guide to fines for not picking up dog poop. And when in doubt, call the city clerk. They wrote the rules. We just scoop.
Pet Places Around South Hutch
South Hutchinson is part of Reno County, and the county's pet help sits a few minutes away.
- Hutchinson Animal Shelter. Built in 2007 for the City of Hutchinson, it serves all of Reno County. A good place to start if you're looking to adopt.
- Redemption Animal Rescue. A foster-based, licensed 501(c)(3) rescue serving Hutchinson and the Reno County area.
Adopting a second dog? Welcome to the two-dog club. Your yard just got twice as busy. We price for that.
What Poop Pickup Costs in South Hutchinson
No mystery pricing. Here's what South Hutchinson customers pay:
- Weekly, 1 dog: $12 per visit, $52 per month
- Weekly, 2 dogs: $14 per visit, $60.67 per month
- Bi-weekly, 1 dog: $21.70 per month
- Bi-weekly, 2 dogs: $24.70 per month
- One-time cleanup, 1 or 2 dogs: $35
Weekly is best for big lots and busy dogs. Bi-weekly works if you've got one dog and keep up with it between visits. Curious how that stacks up? Our guide to what pooper scooper service costs breaks it down.
Starting From Scratch? Try a One-Time Cleanup
Maybe winter got away from you. Maybe the yard went untouched all season. No judgment. Seriously, we've seen worse.
A one-time dog poop cleanup gets your South Hutchinson yard back to zero. Spring thaw is a classic time for it. Snow melts, and months of piles show up all at once. After that, a weekly or bi-weekly plan keeps it that way.
Prefer to handle it yourself between visits? Our guide to how often to pick up dog poop will keep you on track.
Let Us Take Yard Duty Off Your List
You've got better things to do than walk a quarter acre with a plastic bag. Your local Poo Squad crew comes from right across the river in Hutchinson, and South Hutchinson is part of our regular turf. We handle the mess. You get the yard back. Give us a call at (620) 322-0522 or visit Poo Squad Hutchinson to get started. Your dog won't mind one bit.