Poo Squad serves Canyon Lake, TX from our New Braunfels location, which is locally owned by Mitch Johnson. Your local Poo Squad crew handles recurring dog poop removal, one time cleanups, yard deodorizing, commercial pet waste removal and event pooper scooper services all around the lake. If you've been looking for pet waste removal New Braunfels neighbors already use, good news. It reaches Canyon Lake too.
Lake Life Is Great. Dodging Landmines Isn't.
You moved out here for the water, the hills and a little elbow room. Not to spend your Saturday hunting piles in tall grass. We get it. We know dog poop. Unfortunately.
Canyon Lake isn't a city with one downtown. It's a census-designated place in Comal County: a cluster of unincorporated communities wrapped around a reservoir on the Guadalupe River. About 31,124 people lived here at the 2020 census. Canyon Dam sits roughly 16 miles northwest of New Braunfels, so the drive out to you is a familiar one for our crew.
Where Canyon Lake Dogs Live, From Mystic Shores to Startzville
Every corner of the lake has its own flavor. And its own scooping challenge.
- Mystic Shores. The biggest community on the lake, with more than 2,200 homes off Highway 306 on the north shore. Homesites run from about one acre to twenty. Big lot, happy dog, lots of ground to cover.
- Canyon Lake Hills. The oldest established neighborhood on the lake, known for mature trees and large lots. Pretty in fall. Also great at hiding what your dog left under the leaves.
- Canyon Lake Forest, Ensenada Shores and Cordova Bend. Wooded, private lots plus gated waterfront living. Pretty views. Same poop.
- Sattler and Startzville. Where the groceries, restaurants and everyday errands happen.
- Fischer and the Cranes Mill corridor. Acreage country, where a dog's favorite spot might be a long walk from the back door.
Whether you've got a fenced quarter acre in Startzville or a few acres in Mystic Shores, your local Poo Squad crew will come to you. Bags, buckets and all.
Canyon Lake's Favorite Places to Walk a Dog
Most of the fun here happens at the water's edge. Canyon Park, off Canyon Park Road on the northeast side, is the largest park on the lake, with three trail loops and plenty of shoreline. Comal Park is a 116-acre day-use park near Startzville, open seasonally from March through October. Both are run by WORD, the Water-Oriented Recreational District of Comal County, and Comal Park's posted rules say all dogs stay on leash at all times.
The Corps of Engineers runs the rest. Potters Creek Park sits on the north shore. Cranes Mill Park is the westernmost park, on the south side. North Park, just below the dam, is a favorite with campers and scuba divers. Pets are welcome in most Corps parks on a leash 6 feet or shorter. One more thing the Corps stresses: never leave your dog in a hot car or out in the sun. Texas summers don't mess around.
The Rules Around Canyon Lake, in Plain English
There's no city code here, so two sets of rules matter most.
On the lake itself. The dam, the lake and the land around it are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If your dog poops on federal property, you must pick up the solid waste or you can be fined. That covers day use areas, campgrounds, trails and boat ramps. Bring bags. Always.
At home. Comal County's animal regulations apply, enforced by animal control officers designated by the Comal County Sheriff. Under the county's definitions in Section 2 of the Comal County animal order, a dog is "running at large" unless it's confined by a building, wall or fence, or on a leash under its owner's direct supervision. Heads up: an electronic fence that uses a sound or shock collar does not count as restraint under that section.
Live in an HOA community? Check your own deed restrictions too. Our guide to HOA dog rules covers what to look for.
Why Poop in a Canyon Lake Yard Doesn't Just Disappear
A lot of folks figure the next storm will take care of it. It won't. Rain breaks waste apart and carries it downhill. Out here, downhill usually means toward the lake. Here's what really happens to dog poop in the rain.
Comal County is also growing fast. It had an estimated 201,000 residents in 2024, up from about 161,000 in 2020, and the state approved $30 million for a new county water protection program. More homes means more dogs, and more reason to keep waste out of the runoff. Add Hill Country heat and you know what shows up next. Flies love a neglected yard.
Canyon Lake Animal Shelter and Other Pet Spots
The Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society, known locally as CLASS, sits at 2170 Old Sattler Road. It was founded in 1998 and runs as a no-kill, limited admission nonprofit serving Canyon Lake and Comal County. Past fundraisers have included Let Freedom Wag, a July open house with food, dogs and $50 adoptions. Check their calendar for what's coming up next.
Just adopted? Congrats. A new dog plus a yard nobody's scooped in a while is the perfect time for a one time cleanup. Planning a dog-friendly gathering near the lake? Our event pooper scooper services keep the lawn guest-ready. HOAs and businesses with shared green space can ask about commercial pet waste removal.
What Pet Waste Removal Costs Around Canyon Lake
No mystery pricing. Here's what our New Braunfels location charges for recurring dog poop removal:
- Weekly: $54 per month for 1 dog ($13.16 per visit), $63 per month for 2 dogs ($14.55 per visit).
- Bi-weekly: $46 per month for 1 dog ($10.62 per visit), $53 per month for 2 dogs ($12.24 per visit).
- Monthly: $40 per month for 1 dog, $50 per month for 2 dogs.
- One time cleanup: $40 for 1 or 2 dogs.
Want the yard smelling as good as it looks? Add yard deodorizing. Curious how that stacks up? Read what pooper scooper service usually costs.
Let Us Handle the Mess at the Lake
You've got boat days, trail loops and porch sunsets to get to. Leave the scooping to us. Pet waste removal New Braunfels families count on is just a call away at 830-282-0777, or start with Poo Squad New Braunfels. We handle the mess. You get the yard back.