Picking up after your dog
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What it really means
Dog owners are expected to bag and bin their dog's mess everywhere, including parks and pavements — it's the law in many areas and not doing so can bring a fine. Councils provide dog-waste and general bins for it. Leaving it is seen as very antisocial.
Chinese explanation
养狗人无论在公园还是人行道，都被要求用袋子清理狗的粪便并丢进垃圾桶——很多地区这是法律规定，不清理可能被罚款。地方政府设有狗粪桶和普通垃圾桶。放着不管会被视为非常没公德。
Example conversation
A: My dog just went on the grass.
B: Best bag it up — there's a bin over there, and it's expected here.
A：我的狗刚在草地上便便了。
B：最好用袋子装起来——那边有垃圾桶，这里都得这么做。
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