We have a tiny kennel (about 5x9 or so) with concrete stones for the floor right across from the back door and for the most part THAT is where the dogs poop. I let them out the back...........they run in there, do their business and then normally take a few laps around the back for patrol, LOL
On the off chance that either of them have to go number 2 on a walk we pick it up and dispose...........all the while being embarrassed if people are watching, :lol-sign:
So DEFINITELY I pooper scoop and throw it away
I remember last year when orson picked up whip worms somehow (yes, he was on heartguard and still managed) I was out there with the hose & bleach after every poop! YUCK!!