Northern VA & Washington, DC

Arlington County, Virginia Dog Resource Guide

Local Laws and Ordinances that Affect Dog Owners

• Arlington Pooper Scooper Code - The Arlington County Pooper Scooper Code (Arlington County Code §2-5(b) and §2-22) states that residents are responsible for picking up after their dogs

Environmental Issues

• The Arlington County, Virginia government website explains why it is important to pick up after your dog.

Dog Parks and Dog Park Support Organizations

• Arlington Dogs - Arlington Dogs has over 500 members and advocates responsible dog ownership. It promotes “off-leash dog parks,” overall dog health, foster care, and other dog welfare organizations. Their resource "Questions & Answers About Disposing of Your Dog's Waste," dispels common myths such as why dog poop does not make good fertilizer
• Fairlington Dogs - Fairlington Dogs is a group that works to establish “off leash dog parks” in the historic Fairlington community located in Arlington.