I have noticed recently that some dog owners have become more lax about cleaning up after their dogs. In my neighborhood not far off Market Street, owners are allowing their dogs to defecate on sidewalks without cleaning up after them. In addition to being a law, it is common courtesy to clean up. It seems that I am hopscotching down the street almost daily to avoid stepping in what has been left behind. Please dog owners, be a good neighbor!

Joan Lough

Ballard