Poo Squad Western Slope picks up dog poop in Montrose, CO. We're a locally owned Poo Squad location run by Ty Gallenbeck, with a crew based right here on the Western Slope. Our service is simple: dog poop removal from your yard, on a weekly or every other week visit.
You know the moment. You step out back with your coffee, look down, and there it is. A landmine. Probably not the only one, either. We know dog poop. Unfortunately. So we made a whole job out of it, and you get your yard back.
What Pooper Scooper Service in Montrose Costs
No guessing games. Here's what our pooper scooper service on the Western Slope, CO costs for one dog in Montrose:
- Weekly, 1 dog: $13 per visit, which works out to $56.33 per month
- Every other week, 1 dog: $47 per month
Weekly makes sense if your dog lives outside a lot or your kids play in the grass. Every other week fits smaller yards and lighter traffic. Not sure which? Our guide on how often to pick up dog poop in your yard walks you through it. You can also see how pricing works more broadly in what pooper scooper service costs.
Want the details on what a visit includes? Check out our residential pooper scooper service. If the yard got away from you over the winter, read how a one-time dog poop cleanup works and ask us what fits.
Where Montrose Dogs Live, From Main Street to Cobble Creek
Montrose has two very different kinds of yards. Around Main Street, the streets are lined with historic homes from the early 1900s, and a few grand Victorians sit close to downtown. Those older lots tend to have mature trees and established grass.
Head to the south and east sides and things get newer. Subdivisions like Brown Ranch and Cobble Creek are still growing, and you'll find neighborhoods like English Gardens tucked in with newer builds. Out in northwest Montrose, Coal Creek trades sidewalks for farmland and big views.
Old lot or brand new sod, poop behaves the same way. It sits. It smells. It leaves dead spots behind. (No, it's not fertilizer. Here's why dog poop is bad for grass.) Our Montrose crew scoops whichever kind of yard you've got.
Cerise Dog Park and the Connect Trail
Ask a Montrose dog owner where they go, and you'll hear about Cerise Dog Park. It sits on the north end of Cerise Park and covers 4.25 acres. Small dogs and big dogs get their own fenced areas. There's about a quarter mile of soft trail winding through the trees, plus open turf for fetch.
You can park in the Cerise Park lot off Shane's Way, or walk south from the West Main Trailhead along the river. It's open sunrise to sunset. There's a water fountain for people and pets at the south entrance, plus benches, trash cans and bag dispensers.
A few park rules catch people off guard:
- No puppies younger than four months
- No female dogs in heat
- No more than three dogs per person
- Dogs stay leashed until they're inside the off-leash area
Cerise is one piece of Baldridge Park, along with Riverbottom Park and the Sunset Mesa Youth Sports Complex. All three tie into the Connect Trail, a paved 7.1 mile path that runs from the north end of town to the south along the Uncompahgre River. Lots of dogs. Lots of sniffing. Bring bags.
Taking Your Dog to the Black Canyon
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a big perk of living in Montrose. Leashed dogs can go on the roads, in campgrounds, to the overlooks and on some trails. In winter, dogs are allowed on the Rim Rock Trail. From about June to August, though, you can't walk your dog around the South Rim Campground or on the Rim Rock Trail, because mother deer get protective of their fawns. Closer to home, Eagle Valley Trail and Flat Top are easy to moderate hikes within 20 minutes of downtown.
Montrose Dog Rules, in Plain English
The city's animal rules live in Chapter 6-2 of the City of Montrose Municipal Code. Here's the short version.
- Leash it. Off your own property, your dog has to be on a leash, cord or chain no longer than six feet.
- Voice commands don't count. Neither does an electronic collar. The leash rule covers parks, open space and trails too, except the designated off-leash areas at the city's dog parks.
- Two and two. Section 6-2-3 caps each residence at two dogs and two cats.
- Keep the noise down. Nonstop barking counts as a nuisance. The city suggests talking with the owner first, and animal control is at 970-249-9110 if that doesn't work.
What about poop? On public ground, the city makes pickup easy with bag dispensers and trash cans at the dog park. Curious how Colorado and other places handle it? Our dog poop laws by state guide covers the bigger picture. Your own backyard is a different story. That one's on you. Or on us.
Montrose Pet Places Worth Knowing
City of Montrose Animal Services runs the city shelter at 3383 N. Townsend Avenue. It handles adoptions and relinquishments for Montrose and contracts with neighboring agencies too. Thinking about a new dog? Start there.
Second Chance Humane Society has served Ouray, Montrose and San Miguel counties since 1994. Its shelter is up the road in Ridgway, and it's worth a visit if you're ready to adopt.
New dog, same rule: more dog means more poop. We'll keep up with it.
Why Montrose Yards Need a Regular Scoop
Here's what happens when poop sits. Winter covers it up. Then the thaw hits and the whole season shows up at once. That's why late winter and early spring are prime time for poop scooping.
It's not just ugly. Dog poop carries bacteria and parasites that hang around in the soil. Our guide on bacteria in dog poop explains what's in there and why it matters for kids and other pets. Regular scooping keeps it from piling up in the first place.
A pooper scooper service on the Western Slope, CO isn't a luxury. It's just one less chore. You spend your Saturday on the Connect Trail instead of hunched over the lawn with a bag.
Let's Get Your Montrose Yard Back
Whether you're in an early 1900s home near Main Street or a new build in Cobble Creek, we'd love to help. We handle the mess. You get the yard back. Visit Poo Squad Western Slope to get started, or call Ty's crew at 970-540-4760. Your dog won't mind. Your shoes will thank you.