• View ecochildsplay’s profile on Facebook
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Twitter
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Instagram
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Pinterest
  • View Jennifer Lance’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on YouTube
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Google+

Eco Child's Play

Live a greener, healthier life!

  • Environment
  • Pregnancy
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health News
  • Parenting
  • Green Toys
  • Beauty & Beauty Products
  • Green Home & Cleaning
  • Contact

Bo the First Dog, Bo the Water Dog, Bo the Green Dog?

Will Bo the Water Dog Go Green?The Obamas aren’t the first family to get a dog, but they are among the few families who have had to get their dog under a microscope.  As long as we’re analyzing every microscopic detail about Bo the Portuguese Water Dog, let’s put on a green filter and see what turns up.  Hmmm…interesting that President Obama and his family woud choose a breed with “water” in its name…

Bo is People, Too

The American Veterinary Medical Association has a simple formula for estimating the number of pet owners in your community, based on national averages.  For dog owners, it comes out to 37% of all households.  If you consider all pets, the nubmer goes up to 57%.  That compares pretty favorably with the number of households that have children under 18 living at home, which is about 46%. When you look at the numbers, it’s clear that pets are just as much a part of the household landscape as children.

…But Bo is Also Not People

As much as we consider our pets to be part of the family, we do have to admit that there is one crucial difference between our pets and our children.  We do not, generally speaking, approve of any child under age 18 using the out-of-doors as a restroom.

Not Bo’s Fault!

Preventing water pollution from outdoor pet waste is a big issue for many communities, especially those in environmentally sensitive areas that are already stressed by stormwater runoff from various sources.  That includes the Chesapeake Bay region, not too far from the White House.  The problem?  People, naturally.  People not picking up after their dogs, to be more specific.

Urban areas are not off the hook, either.  Rain washes everything into strom drains some of which can feed into sensitive sites.  In dry periods, pet waste lying about on the streets turns into dust, which gets into the air we breathe and oh – yuck.

Bo: Part of the Solution!

Will Bo the Water Dog help raise awareness about pet waste?  For that matter, will Bo help raise family awareness about the full spectrum of pet ownership issues related to sustainability, from strays to puppy mills and green pet products, too?  That’s a heavy load to put on one dog, but if you know anything about Portuguese Water Dogs, you know they’re up for just about anything.

Image: jelene on flickr.

  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • WhatsApp
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

« Sustainable, Organic Nusery Decor by Amenity
Common Soil Bacteria Can Have Antidepressant Effects »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search Content

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter


About Eco Child’s Play

Our ethos is to provide news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a greener, healthier life! Additionally, we offer personal consulting services to help you achieve your green living goals.

Jennifer is a vegetarian, yoga teacher, gardener, hiker, teacher, and mother that has been living off-the-grid for over 20 years.

Contact Eco Child’s Play

Plants Over Plastics! Repurpose Compostable Home Products

Convenient Plastic Container Free Dropps Laundry & Dishwashing Pods

More from the archives!

Green New Year's Resolutions From the Writers at Eco Child's Play

Beans and Rice, I Could Eat a Plate Twice

Environmental and Health Problems of Chewing Bubble Gum

Gray Skies Getting You Down? Beat the Winter Doldrums Naturally

Hank D and the Bee: CCD – A Bee Party?

cbd salve joy organics

CBD Products that Actually Deliver: Joy Organics

wama hemp underwear

The Most Comfortable Underwear is Made of Hemp: WAMA Review

Information

  • About & Contact
  • Archive
  • Blog
  • Consulting Services
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, & Sponsored Posts
  • Privacy Policy

Bye, Bye Chocolate Bunny: 5 Alternative Easter Basket Ideas

Lila Mae is an online shopping destination that offers a wonderful collection of sustainable, stylish gifts and essentials that are all made in the USA. We are thrilled to introduce you to some of our favorite American innovators whose vision and passion for what they do is reflected in their original approach to cutting edge style. From jewelry and organic clothing to toys and vintage home décor, we are dedicated to bringing you American-made products of beauty and quality that are also safe, natural and non-toxic. Happily, we don’t have to sacrifice the environment or our health to create a thriving economy, and we don’t have to sacrifice our sense of style to fill our lives with safe and sustainable treasures being created right here at home.

Lila Mae Sustainable and Stylish Gifts Responsibly Made in the USA

Psychology Today: Cry It Out “damages children…for the long term”

essential baby registry

11 Essential New Mom Baby Registry Gifts Plus Giveaway

Winter Nature Play

Popular Categories

  • Breastfeeding
  • Health News
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Product Review
  • Green Toys

Get our posts via email

Please stay in touch!

You might also like to read…

I Don’t Care if you are a Vegetarian, Omnivore, Carnivore, Vegan, Pescetarian, or Flexitarian!

Vegetarian Cooking: Herbivoracious

Can Breastmilk Cause Autism?

Move Over, Webkinz: Here Comes MokuZoku

Eco-Friendly Kids Fashion: Solid Threads 100% Organic Cotton Live By Line

Cornmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Copyright © 2023 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 · Divine Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.