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Best Pooper-Scoopers of 2025

CR tested three products to find out which ones could handle even the heaviest loads with ease

By Debbie Wolfe

Updated by Quentyn Kennemer

Updated February 11, 2025

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Arm & Hammer, Dog Buddy, and Pooch Approved poop scoopers on grass — These scoopers make waste pickup easier. Two have long handles so that you don't have to bend down, and the third provides a barrier between the poop bag and your hands.

It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Leaving dog waste on your lawn or the pavement harms the local watershed and shows a lack of consideration toward neighbors.

I’m a pet parent to a 10-year-old, 35-pound beagle-dachshund mix and a 9-year-old, 38-pound Australian Cattle Dog, and I’ve fostered other dogs. So I’ve gained insight into what constitutes a good pooper-scooper.

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The Scoopers We Tried: Arm & Hammer Pooper Scooper Swivel Bin & Rake Pooch Approved Products GoGo Stik Catch-N-Go DogBuddy Portable Dog Poop Scoop
How We Evaluated Them

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Debbie Wolfe

Debbie Wolfe is a freelance writer, editor, and photographer in Powder Springs, Ga., who specializes in home, garden, and food content. Her work has been published by Forbes, HGTV, Bob Vila, Real Simple, The Spruce, Realtor.com, and more. Get to know her at dbwolfe.com.