The Poop Valet Journal
Tips & tricks, service updates, and more for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph homeowners
September 9, 20264 min read
Get ready for wet dogs, wagging tails and a whole lot of fun. The Poop Valet is attending Dash & Splash on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Kiwanis Park Pool in Kitchener, in support of the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
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September 2, 20267 min read
Summer may be winding down, but tick season is not. Here is how Waterloo Region dog owners can stay prepared through fall and on milder winter days.
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August 27, 20263 min read
Heading out of town? We keep your yard clean while you travel. Here's how scheduled dog waste removal works while you're away, so there's no backlog waiting when you get home.
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August 19, 20265 min read
I was genuinely proud to be asked to join Clay Lawrence of Review Harvest and tell the story behind The Poop Valet: where we started, what helped us grow, and why every review still means so much.
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August 13, 20265 min read
Vague promises like “reliable service” don’t mean much on their own. Here are the specific, checkable benchmarks The Poop Valet holds itself to on every visit — and why a locally owned team can guarantee them in a way a franchise territory usually can’t.
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August 5, 20267 min read
Bristol Street, Peter Misersky, Riverside, Eramosa River, and Crane Park — a local's guide to Guelph's off-leash dog parks, and why a big park day is exactly when your yard needs the most consistent attention.
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July 30, 20266 min read
The Poop Valet is not a franchise. It's an independent, family-owned dog waste removal business founded by Rick and Sherry Couchman, serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph.
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July 21, 20265 min read
Dog waste is surrounded by myths about fertilizer, rain, decomposition, lawn damage, and cleanup frequency. Here is what homeowners should know.
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July 14, 20264 min read
Your neighbours may never mention the smell or mess, but responsible dog-waste cleanup makes yards, sidewalks, parks, and communities better for everyone.
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July 7, 20263 min read
July heat and humidity can make dog waste odours impossible to ignore. Here is why it happens and how regular cleanup keeps your backyard ready for summer.
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June 30, 20263 min read
Happy Canada Day 2026 from The Poop Valet! We're proud to serve local families across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph with clean, safe, poop-free yards.
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June 25, 20265 min read
Fireworks can be stressful for dogs. Here is how to prepare your home, protect your yard, reduce panic, and help your best friend feel safer through Canada Day and Fourth of July celebrations.
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June 20, 20263 min read
Most yards do best with weekly scooping, but the right schedule depends on your dogs, your yard, and the season. Here is how we think about it on local routes.
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June 15, 20264 min read
A technician often has access to your yard while you're not home. Here's why The Poop Valet requires a police background check before any new hire ever gets a route, and why that standard matters as much to the business as it does to clients.
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June 10, 20266 min read
A quote for dog waste removal can range from a suspiciously cheap flat rate to a number that seems high for “someone to scoop poop.” Here's real 2026 pricing for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph, and exactly what you're paying for at each price point.
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June 3, 20264 min read
The U-Fill bucket service isn't just for dog waste anymore. Here's how the same weekly bucket exchange now covers used cat litter too, for cat-only and multi-pet households alike.
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May 27, 20265 min read
Weekly dog poop removal in Guelph starts at $24.75 per visit. Here's the full price breakdown, why we cost a little more than some competitors, and exactly what our process looks like.
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Before you hire a pet waste removal company, check for seven things: insurance and WSIB coverage, a background-checked crew, off-site disposal, no contract, a real guarantee, verifiable reviews, and published pricing.
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May 13, 20265 min read
The Poop Valet provides commercial pet waste station sales, servicing, and cleanup across Guelph and Waterloo Region for property managers, condos, HOAs, parks, and business campuses.
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From April 3-9, 2026, we are celebrating International Pooper Scooper Week and the people who keep yards, sidewalks, and neighbourhoods clean and comfortable for dogs and families alike.
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