Dog poop bags don't come with portable boxes, and carrying them with your hands makes travel with your pet stressful and leaves you wondering where you should store dog poop bags?

To ensure both hands are free while travelling with your pet, you could consider putting dog poop bags in storage specifically designed for it rather than carrying them and then swinging around a bag of dog poo.

Where Do You Put Dog Poop Bags?

Dog poop bags can be stored in a scented, zipped up poop porter. A poop porter provides storage via multiple compartments that allow you to quickly pull out an unused poop bag or neatly store a used one away from everyone's view as a practical, temporary trash bin.

Let's delve into this a little more and understand why dog poop bags are used and where we can store them. This question breaks down into two different areas: used poo bags and unused poo bags. 

Used Poop Bags

If you have a used poo bag because you are a good person and did the usual thing of picking up excrement after your dog has done their business, you need to dispose of it somehow. 

You certainly can't just carry it home (well, actually, you potentially could, read on to find out how). But, on the other hand, you don't leave it on the path or throw it somewhere, hoping it will decompose.

It would be best if you looked for a dog waste bin. They are easy enough to notice and usually have a little picture of a dog and a written statement of 'dog waste only'. 

Unused Poop Bags

Yes, you can carry them in your pocket in a roll, but wouldn't it be nice to have somewhere practical to store them? It would be even better if you could use the storage with no mess and no fuss if no dog bins were around. 

You could then dispose of it responsibly back home should you need to without walking around carrying it in a poo bag in the eye line of others, not that they should judge you! 

Why Do We Use Dog Poop Bags?

Dog poop bags are popular because they ensure a quick and efficient clean-up of dog poop. That's why airports, parks, and other public places require you to carry your box or roll of poo bags. 

There is nothing worse than walking out of your house and seeing dog poo left on the pavement for you and others to walk into. It is incredibly irresponsible yet surprisingly still so common. Dog owners use dog poop bags due to the benefits that they provide like:

• reducing the odour that comes from the poop
• preventing the leaking of wet poop (nice)
• masking the unsightly appearance of the poop
• disposing of the poop in a public-friendly manner
• hygienic storage of the poop for long periods if a trash bin isn't nearby.

It's not just about keeping places tidy. Poop carries harmful substances, bacteria, and nutrients. Leaving these toxins behind can cause shellfishing spots to be closed, which is just one unknown inconvenience among many.

Did you know:

Picking up dog poop was only introduced in the 1990s in the UK, 1996 to be specific, and a thousand tonnes of dog poop appears (not by magic) on the UK streets a day by millions of dogs? The on-the-spot fine can be £80, which can go up to potentially £1,000. You can even be fined via local by-laws for not carrying a "suitable receptacle" to pick up dog poop!

What Are Dog Poop Bags Made from?

There is a vast array of different poop bags available, and the price heavily depends on whether the dog poop bag is standard, recycled, or composting. Let's start with plastic poop bags and then slowly move on to some better choices. 

Plastic Poop Bags

Standard poop bags are made from environmentally harmful plastic and cost very little to you and me but are costly to the world in the long run. Plastic poop bags, unfortunately, take hundreds of years to break down and are best avoided.

Bio-Degradable Poop Bags

Bio-degradable does not break down as quick as compostable poo bags however they are still a better alternative to standard plastic poo bags. They typically take three to six months to decompose fully, which entirely depends on the environment they are placed in.

Compostable Poop Bags

These are probably the most environmentally friendly dog poo bags made from corn starch. They tend to be thick and robust and break down over 3-6 months. Good choice! 

How Many Poo Bags Are in a Roll?

Rolling onto the next question - how many poop bags are in a roll? Usually, manufacturers put anything from 15 bags to 200 bags into a roll. One common problem with a roll of poop bags is that they don't allow you to grab one individual bag quickly, you end up with two, and there is nowhere to store the dog poop if you can't immediately bin it.

Some brilliant minds are aware of these issues and created something to alleviate this problem. Let's learn more about the dog poop bag porter.

How Do You Transport Dog Poop?

Not having a poop porter might look untidy and prove very unhygienic. Usually, owners decide to get a dog poop bag holder because it is a simple, community-friendly method in managing their pet's defecations.

There are many options for you to transport dog poop to the bins when travelling with pets. However, if you are in a pickle and have nothing to transport them, you can bury the poo as a last resort.

Otherwise, it would be best to have tie handle bin bags that you can carry with you. Alternatively, you can use a dog poo porter, which is essentially a scented, zip-up bag in which the poo (inside a poo bag) can go in, which sits in a different department to where your poo bags are. This would ensure you remain hands-free on your day out to store poop bags while travelling with your pet.

What Is a Dog, Poop Porter?

 There are two types of poop porters available. One is more a porter, and the other is both a porter and a holder.

 1)    Travel Poop Bag Porter - Buy Here

• It carries poo bags, so you don't need to hold them physically.
• It is small and lightweight.
• It has a carabiner clip for easy attachment.

  2)    Pet Poop Bag Holder - Buy Here

• Discretely hide your cat or dogs waste until you find a dog bin.
• It can be used to store your poo bags somewhere.
• It can also be used as a convenient treat carrier. We would probably not keep both at the same time...

Why Should You Buy A Dog Poop Bag Holder?

A dog poop bag holder makes travels with your pet manageable. With it, you don't have to carry a box of dog poop bags with either of your hands.

It allows you to hold more important things such as a water bottle, the dog's leash, a dog whistle, or a doggie treat.

Without a porter, the dog poop bags might become useless due to damage. Putting them in regular bags or pouches could cause them to split, and I don't need to tell you what a mess that could end up.

A dog poop bag holder serves as an attractive accessory for you and your pet. You don't have to be embarrassed about using dog poop bags in public with it.

Where Can I Buy A Poop Bag Holder?

Numerous dog poop bag holders are sold online. For the best purchase, go to shops that focus on pet accessories as these will offer you practical products, and you might be able to snap up some compostable or bio-degradable poo bags whilst you are at it. 

Dog Poop and Clean Up Accessories - Available Here

Conclusion

When travelling with your pet, having a dog poop bag is essential for hygiene. Unfortunately, a dog poop bag doesn't come with a portable box. That's why to carry it with you efficiently; you need to have a dog poop bag carrier or porter. A poop bag holder allows you to store used poop bags temporarily. Moreover, it frees your hand from unnecessary burdens.