Pooper Scooper FAQs: Choosing and Using Your Scooper
Have a question about choosing or using a Jibber Gear pooper scooper? Here are answers from Jay, the person who handcrafts them in Fargo, North Dakota.
Do Jibber Gear pooper scoopers work in grass?
Yes. I designed the rake-style head to comb through grass and lift dog waste rather than roll or smear it around. The scoopers also work on other surfaces, including wood chips and pavement. Check each product description for its recommended uses.
Which pooper scooper should I choose?
- The Natural: An oil-treated hardwood handle and bare, uncoated metal head that develops a natural patina. Not recommended for frozen terrain.
- The Everyday: A polyurethane-finished hardwood handle and enamel-painted metal head for regular cleanup.
- The Dozer: Heavier construction, hardened steel tines, and a thicker hardwood handle for commercial poop-scooping businesses and demanding cleanup. It is my preferred model for winter conditions and light snow.
Compare all three Jibber Gear pooper scoopers.
Which model should I consider for a commercial poop-scooping business?
I recommend considering the Dozer for demanding cleanup work. It has welded construction, hardened steel tines, and a thicker hardwood handle. Review its dimensions and weight to decide whether it fits your work and handling preferences.
Can I use a Jibber Gear pooper scooper in winter?
The Dozer is my preferred model for cold conditions and light snow. The Natural is not recommended for frozen terrain. Choose the model that suits your conditions, and do not use the scooper to chip ice or force apart frozen ground.
Can the scoopers pick up goose poop?
Yes. Customers have used their Jibber Gear scoopers for goose waste as well as dog waste. The rake-style tines can lift goose droppings from grass.
Do they work for small and large dogs?
Customers use Jibber Gear scoopers for dogs ranging from miniature poodles to Great Danes. Pickup depends on the size and consistency of the waste and the surface underneath it. The Natural can also pick up loose stools from grass.
What makes Jibber Gear scoopers different?
I handcraft each scooper in Fargo, North Dakota. The design combines a long hardwood handle with a metal rake head for lifting waste from grass. There are no special waste bags that attach to the tool.
Will a long handle make cleanup easier?
The 48-inch handle gives you extended reach with less bending. Customers have told me that the rake-style design helps with their cleanup routine, although results depend on the yard, waste, and conditions.
What are the handles made from, and how thick are they?
All three models have 48-inch hardwood handles. The Natural and Everyday handles are 3/4 inch in diameter. The Dozer has a thicker, 7/8-inch-diameter handle.
The Natural and Dozer handles are oil-treated. The Everyday handle has a polyurethane finish.
How should I hold the scooper?
Use a light grip rather than squeezing the handle like a spade or baseball bat. I let the long handle rest under my forearm for leverage and guide the rake head through the grass. Avoid forcing the tool when it catches on an obstruction.
How do I remove waste stuck on the tines?
Empty what you can into your waste container. My usual method is to place the head on the ground and gently pull it backward through the grass to release stuck waste, then scoop it up again.
What should I use as a waste container?
I use a five-gallon pail with a 13-gallon trash liner. I carry the pail in one hand and the scooper in the other, working back and forth across the lawn.
How often should I scoop my yard?
That depends on how many dogs you have, their size, and how you use your yard. Check the yard regularly and choose a cleanup routine that keeps waste from accumulating.
Are the scoopers fully assembled?
Yes. Jibber Gear pooper scoopers come fully assembled and ready to use.
What should I do if my scooper breaks or I need help?
Email me at jibbergear@hotmail.com and explain what happened and how it happened. I will do my best to help you get back to scooping.
Shipping fees apply for replacement parts. Return shipping costs are not reimbursed.
Where can I buy Jibber Gear pooper scoopers?
You can buy directly from me here at PoopScoopUSA.com. Browse the Natural, Everyday, and Dozer models.
Can I use my scooper to repair bare spots in the lawn?
No. Your Jibber Gear scooper is designed for waste pickup, not for use as a lawn rake or soil cultivator. Use a suitable gardening tool for preparing soil.
My own lawn-repair routine has included loosening the surface, adding grass seed, and watering. The right method and growing time depend on your grass type, season, and local conditions, so follow the instructions for your seed rather than expecting a fixed result.