Yes, Poo Squad picks up dog poop in Fair Oaks, CA. Our Sacramento location is locally owned by Jasper Jacobs, and our crew is based right here in the Sacramento area. We do dog poop removal for Fair Oaks yards, on a recurring plan or as a one-time cleanup.
You know the drill. You step out back with your coffee, and something squishes. Again. We get it. We know dog poop. Unfortunately. That's why we built a Sacramento pooper scooper service that shows up and handles it, so you don't have to.
Fair Oaks Already Has Enough Free-Range Surprises
Fair Oaks Village was settled around 1895. Back then it was citrus groves, olive orchards and farm animals. Some of those animals never left. Chickens have roamed the village since the early 1900s, and locals love them enough to throw them a festival.
Chickens wandering Fair Oaks Boulevard? Charming. Piles your dog left by the back fence? Less charming. Your yard should be the one place in town where you can walk barefoot without checking first.
That's where we come in. Your local Poo Squad crew walks the whole yard, scoops every pile and hauls it away. You get your lawn back. Your dog gets a clean place to play. Everybody wins, except the flies.
Where Fair Oaks Dogs Run, Sniff and Play
Ask any Fair Oaks dog owner where to go, and you'll hear one answer first: Phoenix Dog Park. It sits in the southwest corner of Phoenix Park at 9050 Sunset Avenue, on ground that used to be the Jim David T-ball fields. It has three fenced areas: one for small dogs, one for big dogs, and a special needs area for disabled, shy or reactive pups. Two separate entrances keep the gate drama down. Shade structures and benches keep the humans happy.
Phoenix Park itself has more to explore. There's a walking path, a community garden, a bike park and a vernal pools natural area. Little Phoenix Park, over on Minnesota Avenue, adds a playground for the kids.
Down in the Village, Village Park and Plaza Park make a nice leashed loop. The park and amphitheater complex there reopened after a six-year, $28 million renovation, with a new ADA pathway around the park. And for longer walks, the American River Parkway runs along the edge of town. Leash up and go.
Local dog owners even have their own group. The park district points dog park regulars to the Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners' Group (FORDOG).
When Phoenix Dog Park Closes, Your Backyard Takes the Hit
Here's the catch. The dog park is closed on Thursdays for maintenance and turf recovery: dawn to 5 p.m. in spring and summer, all day in fall and winter. It also shuts for the whole month of March for aeration and overseeding. And the park district closes it during rain events and for a few days after.
So during a wet Sacramento winter, guess where your dog does all that business? Yep. Your yard. And no, the rain doesn't fix it. We dug into that one in our post on whether dog poop washes away in the rain. Short version: it doesn't. It just spreads out.
The Rules in Fair Oaks, Minus the Legalese
Fair Oaks isn't its own city. It's an unincorporated community, so Sacramento County rules apply. Here's what that means for you and your dog.
- Four dogs, tops. The county allows a total of four dogs and four cats per home in unincorporated areas. Every dog and cat must be licensed. Details are on the Sacramento County Animal Care regulations FAQ.
- Six-foot leash in county parks. Sacramento County Code 9.36.061(d) requires dogs on a leash six feet or shorter. That includes retractable leashes. See the county's dogs in county parks page.
- Parkway trails are OK, nature areas aren't. On the American River Parkway from Hazel Avenue to Discovery Park, leashed dogs can use the horse and bike trails. They have to stay out of designated nature study areas and 15 feet around them.
- Fences are on you. The county doesn't require neighbors to share fences. If your dog is getting out, or the neighbor's dog is getting in, that fix is yours to sort out.
And yes, scoop on walks. Always. Not sure what happens if you don't? Our guide to fines for not picking up dog poop lays it out.
Fair Oaks Events Worth a Spot on Your Calendar
The big one is the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival. The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District hosts it each September at Fair Oaks Park on Fair Oaks Boulevard. Admission and parking are free. Expect live music, food trucks, 100-plus vendors and the famous cluck n' crow contest. It's a love letter to the town's farming roots.
Summer brings Concerts in the Park at the Village amphitheater, presented by the park district and the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce. Bring a blanket. Maybe leave the pup home if crowds stress them out.
Having friends over before or after? Nothing kills a backyard hangout faster than a guest stepping in a surprise. Book a scoop the week before and relax.
What a Clean Fair Oaks Yard Costs
No mystery pricing here. These are real numbers for our Sacramento pooper scooper service in Fair Oaks, CA:
- Bi-weekly service, 2 dogs: $27 per month
- One-time cleanup, 1 or 2 dogs: $40
Our residential pooper scooper service keeps you on a steady schedule so piles never build up. If winter rain left your yard looking like a minefield, start with a one-time dog poop cleanup and go from there. Curious how scooping prices work in general? Read our pooper scooper cost guide.
Wondering how often your yard really needs it? We cover that in how often to pick up dog poop in your yard. Spoiler: more often than most of us do it. And if you've been hoping it's secretly good for the lawn, our take on whether dog poop is good for grass will break the bad news gently.
Let Us Handle the Fair Oaks Mess
You've got better things to do. Walks along the Parkway. Afternoons at Phoenix Dog Park (on the days it's open). Chicken Festival in September. Scooping isn't on that list, and it shouldn't be. Our Poo Squad Sacramento team is ready to take it off your plate. Give us a call at (916) 520-4018. We handle the mess. You get the yard back.