The short answer
Parvo spreads through dog poop. Here's what to know.
Canine parvovirus spreads through infected dog feces. The virus can survive in soil and shaded areas for months and can travel on shoes, paws, and tools. Vaccination is the best protection; prompt pickup and sanitized equipment help lower exposure.
How parvo spreads
Dogs catch parvo from infected waste or anything it touched: soil, shoes, paws, and tools.
It can survive for months in soil and shady spots.
Who's most at risk
Call your vet right away for vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or lethargy.
- Puppies before they finish their vaccine series.
- Unvaccinated or under-vaccinated dogs.
- Dogs using a yard where an infected dog has been.
Protect your pup. Keep the yard clean.
Regular pickup with kennel-grade sanitizing between every yard.
It's not just parvo
Dogs can pass roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, giardia, and coccidia to each other through waste. Sniffing or stepping in old piles is enough. Regular pickup helps stop that cycle in your own yard.
Clean tools at every yard
We sanitize tools and boots between every yard with kennel-grade disinfectant to reduce cross-contamination.
Pickup removes waste, not virus already in the soil. Follow your vet's advice, and call us before scheduling if your dog may be sick.
A little less mess. A lot more yard.
Weekly or twice weekly: which fits your yard?
More dogs or more playtime? Choose the pickup schedule that keeps your Colorado Springs yard comfortable.
Weekly · Most popular
One less weekend chore.
Our most popular plan. A full cleanup each week keeps everyday buildup down while you enjoy your weekends.
Explore weekly serviceTwice weekly · For busy backyards
More play. Fewer piles.
Multiple dogs or kids outside every day? Two cleanups a week mean less mess underfoot, fewer smells, and cleaner paws coming inside.
Explore twice-weekly serviceWant a fresher yard? Add yard deodorizer for lingering smells or urine spot treatment for favorite potty spots. Our perimeter spray helps discourage visiting animals and feral cats.
You ask. We scoop.
Questions people ask
Can parvo live in my yard?
Yes, for months. Ask your vet about cleanup and vaccination if an infected dog has used your yard.
Can a pooper scooper spread parvo between yards?
Dirty tools can. We disinfect tools and boots between every yard to reduce that risk.
My dog was just diagnosed with parvo. Should I schedule service?
Call us first so we can plan the visit, and follow your veterinarian's guidance.
