About Scott
Chapman
How I "stepped into"
this
Most people are
surprised to discover that I am a Florida native and have
lived and worked here all my life. I have a pretty good
outlook on life because I care deeply about people, animals
and the environment. I don’t profess to be
a professor but one thing’s for sure, since I founded Scoop da
Poo, LLC in 2003, I have learned a lot about poop, the
ecosystem and how to truly love and care for our four footed
friends.
I have been a dog
lover my entire life and have always enjoyed at least 1 - 4
family dogs at any given time. I stumbled upon the idea
for this business purely by accident. My wife was reading a
message board for greyhound owners, GreyTalk.com, and read something about a
pooper scooper. It ignited a huge light bulb in my head
and I got turned on immediately to the notion that someone
could clean up the poop in the yard and make life better for
everyone. After a few months of research and planning, I
launched my business. The good new is…it has been "picking up"
ever since! Two years after beginning the business, I
left my full time job to devote all my attention to growing
this business and my knowledge.
Before "stepping
into" this, I never gave much thought about the mess my dogs
made in the yard. I just figured it went away after
the lawn mower chopped it up, or it got washed away by the
rain and sprinklers.
At first, I knew I was
providing a much needed service and this was my primary
motivation. I love being able to provide a service that people
need and love. And I love meeting new people, sharing in
important conversation, playing with the dogs I clean up after
and being my own boss. The best part is, people
absolutely love what I do too!
Helping the
Environment
It wasn't long before
I found out I was actually doing something really good for the
environment. I learned that dog poop is toxic to the
environment, to our ground, ground water, canals, and
lakes. I realized a big part of my job is
to teach people the real truth about dog poop. It needs to be
picked up and disposed of properly.
Please read
the article from USA Today: Dog Poop Facts
from USA Today
The
Proof Is In The Pudding
Another important thing I soon
discovered was that not all dog poop is created equal.
In other words, you know if your dog is eating a
good balanced diet that works for him/her and... the
"proof is in the
pudding". Some dogs
can eat anything and always produce healthy yard bombs. Yet
others,some of my own included, often have a variety of
issues including allergies, skin and coat problems, itchy
paws, chonically goupy eyes, infection prone or stinky ears,
low or excessive energy, bad breath, excessive gas, loose,
soft or really smelly mushy poop... it's just a plain fact..
some dogs are missing important nutrition in their
diets. I believe in my heart that these problems can be
corrected with proper food and nutrition. Let's
face it, if you didn't feel right, you would be at
the doctor looking for answers. I wonder why we let our
fur kids live with health issues?
Finding the causes and
solutions to the health problems of our animals has
become a passion for me. This has led
to intensive research into dog food ingredients, brands
of foods, high end vs. low end brands, and even a bit into the
raw diet. Once my research and findings are finished, I
will dedicate a page on this site thatt is sure to be full of
dog food facts with guides to help you choose what food
is right for your furry freinds.
In
the meantime, please visit the family of knowlegable people at
Fins Furs and Feathers
in Boca Raton on Federal Highway and 20th Street. Or give
Debbie a call. 561-391-5858 She
really knows the ins and outs of pet foods.
“Scoop da Poo,
LLC”
