By Dootyful Scoopers, Bonney Lake, WAUpdated October 20268 services scored · 7 categories
Full disclosure: we run Dootyful Scoopers, and we're one of the eight services on this list. Every score comes from each company's own published website, pricing, and terms, plus quotes we requested, as of October 2026. We didn't secretly hire anyone. Each category's weight and reasoning is spelled out below so you can reweigh it yourself. If you run one of these businesses and something here is out of date, email us and we'll correct it.
Poop scooping services look identical from the outside: someone shows up, the yard gets cleaned, you get a text. The differences show up in the fine print and the follow-through. Does the price you see match the invoice? Will anyone tell you if your dog's stool looks off? Is there proof the gate got latched? We scored every service on the same scale so you can see where each one is strong and where it's thin.
Top Picks at a Glance
Every service here earned an award for something it does better than the rest. Scores are out of 100, weighted by the categories in How We Score.
8–10 strong6–7 solid5 and under, limited
#1
🏆 Best Overall
Dootyful Scoopers
Based in Bonney Lake · Weekly, 1 dog: $99/mo flat
90/100
The only service here that writes up a health report after every visit and keeps it all in a running dashboard. Published flat pricing, five plan frequencies, and it's the one actually based in Bonney Lake. Yes, we're grading ourselves, so check our math in the table below.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Written Dooty Report + Dooty Dashboard history
- Published flat pricing, 5 frequencies from $49
- Litter boxes, walks, and vacation visits too
Cons
- Owner-operated: you get the same person every visit, but no backup crew if he is sick or away
- Newer business (launched 2026) with fewer reviews than the veterans
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#2
🏆 Best Established Local Pick
Two Sisters Scoop
Based in Buckley · Weekly, 1 dog: ~$95/mo
66/100
A well-reviewed Buckley operation with published pricing and a cheaper weekly rate than ours for a single dog on a small yard. Communication is a real strength. Health tracking is informal, lapsed service brings back the first-cleanup fee, and they list service only up to a quarter acre.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Published prices, low weekly per-visit rate
- Strong communication and reviews
- Commercial, HOA, and waste-station service
Cons
- $55 first cleanup, again if 21+ days lapse
- Lists service only up to 1/4 acre
- No written health report
Read the full Two Sisters Scoop vs. Dootyful matchup →
#3
🏆 Most Reviewed
Swoop Scoop
Based in Tacoma (multi-city) · Weekly, 1 dog: From $70/mo
57/100
A big independent operator with more than 1,700 five-star reviews and the most visit frequencies on this list, from twice a week to monthly. Its Tacoma territory reaches the Lake Tapps edge of our area, so check your address. No written health reporting, and full pricing takes a quote.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- 5 options, twice weekly to monthly
- 1,700+ five-star reviews; not a franchise
- Gate photo + 60-minute arrival text
Cons
- Only a starting price is published
- Bonney Lake is the edge of its Tacoma map
- No health observations or history
Read the full Swoop Scoop vs. Dootyful matchup →
#4
🏆 Best Communication
Happy Tails Waste Removal
Based in Auburn · Weekly, 1 dog: From $27/visit
54/100
Sarah's communication rhythm is the best we found: a day-before text with a 2-hour window, a 15-minute heads-up, and a locked-gate photo. She also flags health concerns and offers free fecal sample pickup. Plans and yard coverage are the limiting factors.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Day-before + 15-minute arrival texts
- Free fecal sample retrieval
- Owner-operated, consistent person
Cons
- Weekly or every-other-week only (EOW capped at 2 dogs)
- Front OR back yard; front is an add-on
- Initial cleanup fee required
Read the full Happy Tails Waste Removal vs. Dootyful matchup →
#5
🏆 Most Services Under One Roof
Pet Butler
Based in Tacoma-area franchise · Weekly, 1 dog: Quote
54/100
The widest menu on this list: dog walking, pet sitting, odor treatments, deck spray, and a pet shuttle nobody else offers. The tradeoff is quote-only pricing, no written visit record, and a franchise structure.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Pet shuttle, sitting, walking, odor treatment
- Long-running national system (since 1988)
- Weekly, bi-weekly, or custom schedules
Cons
- Custom quote required
- Gate knock, no gate photo listed
- No health observations or history
Read the full Pet Butler vs. Dootyful matchup →
#6
🏆 Best Intro Offer
Poop 911
Based in National franchise · Weekly, 1 dog: ~$73/mo
50/100
Free first cleanup with recurring signup, a gate photo, on-the-way texts, and a satisfaction guarantee. A solid basic service, built around weekly visits, with pricing that varies by franchise territory.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Free first cleanup with recurring service
- Gate photo + on-the-way text
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
Cons
- Weekly-centered, few frequency options
- Pricing varies by territory
- Card stored in client portal
Read the full Poop 911 vs. Dootyful matchup →
#7
🏆 Widest Service Area
Scoopology
Based in Western WA · Weekly, 1 dog: Quote
48/100
A family-run Washington company covering nine counties, with a twice-weekly option and sanitized equipment. Reliable by most accounts, but pricing is a quote and Bonney Lake is one stop on a very large map.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Twice-weekly and one-time options
- Sanitized equipment
- Family-owned, no contracts
Cons
- Quote required; yard size affects price
- Gate photo not listed
- No health reporting or extra services
Read the full Scoopology vs. Dootyful matchup →
#8
🏆 Most Rigorous Process
OhDoody
Based in Tacoma · Weekly, 1 dog: $129/mo
47/100
The most systematic yard process we saw: grid scanning, hospital-grade disinfectant, a 10-point safety check, and a locked-gate photo. It's also the most expensive quote we received, and service stops at a quarter acre.
Communication & Visit Proof Yard Coverage & Standards
Pros
- Grid scan + hospital-grade sanitizing
- Locked-gate photo every visit
- Rewards program and gift cards
Cons
- Weekly starts at $129/mo
- Weekly and bi-weekly only
- Quarter-acre cap on residential
Read the full OhDoody vs. Dootyful matchup →
Side-by-Side Scores
All eight services in one place. Scroll sideways on your phone; the category names stay pinned on the left.
| Service | Dootyful Scoopers | Two Sisters Scoop | Swoop Scoop | Happy Tails Waste Removal | Pet Butler | Poop 911 | Scoopology | OhDoody |
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| Rank | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 | #7 | #8 |
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| Award | Best Overall | Best Established Local Pick | Most Reviewed | Best Communication | Most Services Under One Roof | Best Intro Offer | Widest Service Area | Most Rigorous Process |
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| Overall score | 90/100 | 66/100 | 57/100 | 54/100 | 54/100 | 50/100 | 48/100 | 47/100 |
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| Weekly, 1 dog | $99/mo flat No initial fee, no yard tiers | ~$95/mo $22/visit, per-visit billing | From $70/mo Starting price; quote for details | From $27/visit ~$117/mo + initial fee | Quote $14.99/visit promo seen | ~$73/mo From $16.95/wk advertised | Quote Instant online quote | $129/mo Starting price on their site |
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| Pricing & Transparency 25% | | | | | | | | |
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| Health Monitoring 15% | | | | | | | | |
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| Communication & Visit Proof 15% | | | | | | | | |
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| Plan Flexibility 15% | | | | | | | | |
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| Yard Coverage & Standards 10% | | | | | | | | |
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| Services Beyond the Yard 10% | | | | | | | | |
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| Local Presence 10% | | | | | | | | |
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| Based in | Bonney Lake | Buckley | Tacoma (multi-city) | Auburn | Tacoma-area franchise | National franchise | Western WA | Tacoma |
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| Details | Review ↓ | Review ↓ | Review ↓ | Review ↓ | Review ↓ | Review ↓ | Review ↓ | Review ↓ |
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How We Score
Each service gets a 1 to 10 score in seven categories. We weight those categories by how much they affect your experience month after month, then roll them into an overall score out of 100. Price carries the most weight because it's the first thing everyone compares, and it counts first-visit fees and yard surcharges, not just the sticker price. Health monitoring, communication, and plan flexibility follow because they shape every single visit. Local presence counts for more than you might expect: a scooper based nearby keeps a dense route, shows up more reliably, and is the person you actually reach when something goes wrong.
Where a company doesn't list a feature publicly, we scored it as not offered rather than guessing. That can undersell a service that does more than its website says, so if one of these companies does something we missed, ask them directly.
Analysis by Category
Here's what each category covers and how every service scored, highest first.
Pricing & Transparency 25% of score
What we looked at
- Are full prices published before you sign up, or is a quote required?
- Flat monthly billing vs. per-visit billing that swings with 5-week months
- Initial cleanup, reset, or "lapsed service" fees
- Yard-size surcharges and the real cost of weekly service for one dog
Scores out of 10 Top: Dootyful Scoopers
Happy Tails Waste Removal
Three services publish real prices: us, Two Sisters, and Happy Tails. Two Sisters' weekly rate ($22 per visit for the first dog, about $95/mo) is a little lower than our $99 flat for one dog, and we'll say so plainly. The fine print narrows it: a $55 first cleanup, charged again if more than 21 days pass between scoops, and service listed only for lots up to a quarter acre. Happy Tails starts at $27 per weekly visit (about $117/mo), plus a required initial cleanup fee and $5 a week more if you want the front yard too. Poop 911 advertises weekly from $16.95 and a free first cleanup with recurring service. OhDoody lists weekly from $129/mo; the quote we received added $30/mo for lots between 1/8 and 1/4 acre. Swoop Scoop bills monthly from a $70/mo starting price, with the rest set by quote. Pet Butler and Scoopology are quote-only
Health Monitoring 15% of score
What we looked at
- A written observation after every visit, not just a "done" text
- Stool consistency notes and health flags worth a vet call
- A running history you can look back on months later
- Fecal sample retrieval when your vet asks for one
Scores out of 10 Top: Dootyful Scoopers
Happy Tails Waste Removal
This is the widest gap on the board. We send a written Dooty Report after every visit with stool consistency and a green, yellow, or red flag, and every report rolls into your Dooty Dashboard so you can see trends months later. Happy Tails earns a strong score here too: Sarah flags anything unusual directly and, like us, retrieves a fecal sample for free with 24 hours notice. Two Sisters mentions flagging issues informally. None of the other services list health observations at all.
Communication & Visit Proof 15% of score
What we looked at
- Notice before arrival (day-before, on-the-way, or both)
- A photo of your closed, latched gate after every visit
- Completion confirmation
- A direct line to the person who owns the business
Scores out of 10 Top: Happy Tails Waste Removal
Happy Tails Waste Removal
Happy Tails sets the bar: a text the day before with a 2-hour window, another 15 minutes out, and a locked-gate photo after. Two Sisters texts before arrival, confirms when done, sends a gate photo, and gets consistent praise for communication in reviews. We text the night before with a 2-hour arrival window, send a closed-gate photo and a Dooty Report after, and you're texting the owner directly. Swoop Scoop texts 60 minutes before arrival, emails when the job is done, and sends a gate photo. Poop 911 and OhDoody both send gate photos. Pet Butler does a gate knock and a notification, and Scoopology texts before arrival, but neither lists a gate photo.
Plan Flexibility 15% of score
What we looked at
- How many visit frequencies are offered
- Whether once-a-month and twice-a-week are options
- Contracts and cancellation terms
- Yard-size caps and dog-count limits on certain plans
Scores out of 10 Top: Dootyful Scoopers
Happy Tails Waste Removal
Swoop Scoop and Dootyful Scoopers tie at the top. Swoop Scoop offers twice a week, weekly, every other week, monthly, and one-time, with no contracts. We offer five recurring plans (twice a week, weekly, every other week, twice a month, and once a month) plus a One-Time Pickup, with no contracts and no yard-size tiers on standard residential lots. Scoopology and Pet Butler each offer three recurring options including twice-weekly or custom schedules. Two Sisters has weekly, bi-weekly, one-time, and seasonal. Happy Tails is weekly or every other week, with the EOW plan capped at two dogs. OhDoody is weekly or bi-weekly with a quarter-acre cap. Poop 911 is built around weekly service.
Yard Coverage & Standards 10% of score
What we looked at
- Front, side, and back yard included in the base price
- Equipment sanitized between yards
- A systematic scan pattern so nothing gets missed
- Deodorizer options
Scores out of 10 Top: OhDoody
Happy Tails Waste Removal
OhDoody wins this one on process: grid-pattern scanning, hospital-grade disinfectant, a 10-point safety check, and seasonal deodorizing included. We cover the front, side, and back yard at one price, disinfect between every yard, walk a grid, and offer Yard Freshen enzyme treatment as an add-on. Scoopology and Swoop Scoop both disinfect equipment, and Swoop Scoop offers deodorizing; Pet Butler offers odor elimination and deck spray. Happy Tails covers either the front or the back, with the front as a paid add-on.
Services Beyond the Yard 10% of score
What we looked at
- Commercial, HOA & apartment service (3 pts)
- Cat litter box cleaning (2 pts)
- Dog walking (2 pts)
- Pet sitting or vacation check-ins (2 pts)
- Pet waste station install & service (2 pts)
- Pet transport (1 pt), capped at 10
Scores out of 10 Top: Pet Butler
Happy Tails Waste Removal
We score this one with a fixed point system so it's easy to check: 3 points for commercial, HOA, or apartment service, 2 each for cat litter boxes, dog walking, pet sitting or vacation visits, and pet waste stations, and 1 for pet transport, capped at 10. Commercial work counts the most because it shows a company can run bigger contracts and higher volume. Pet Butler maxes it out: dog walking, pet sitting, cat litter boxes, commercial service, pet waste stations, and a pet shuttle nobody else here offers. We're next with cat litter box cleaning, dog walking, vacation check-ins, and commercial service. Two Sisters stands out among the waste-only companies with commercial and HOA service plus pet waste stations. Swoop Scoop, OhDoody, Scoopology, Poop 911, and Happy Tails all take commercial or multi-family work.
Local Presence 10% of score
What we looked at
- Based in Bonney Lake or right next door
- Independent owner vs. franchise territory
- Whether our area is a core market or one stop on a big map
Scores out of 10 Top: Dootyful Scoopers
Happy Tails Waste Removal
We're based in Bonney Lake. Two Sisters is in Buckley, right next door. Happy Tails runs from Auburn and OhDoody from Tacoma. Scoopology is a western Washington family business covering nine counties. Swoop Scoop is an independent company with locations from Seattle and Tacoma to Spokane; Bonney Lake sits at the edge of its Tacoma map. Pet Butler and Poop 911 are national franchises with local operators, which means pricing and policies are shaped by a corporate system.
5 Questions to Ask Any Scooper Before You Sign Up
- What will my actual monthly bill be?Per-visit pricing means 5-week months cost more. Ask for the monthly total for your dog count and yard size, including any extra dogs.
- Is there a first-visit, reset, or lapsed-service fee?Several services here charge one before recurring service starts, and at least one charges it again if you pause for a few weeks.
- Does yard size change the price, and is the front yard included?Quarter-acre caps, size-based quotes, and front-yard add-ons are all common. Know which one applies to your lot.
- What proof do I get after each visit?A closed-gate photo is quickly becoming standard. A written note on what they saw in the yard is rarer and more useful.
- Who do I text when something goes wrong?With a franchise you're usually reaching a local operator inside a corporate system. With an owner-operator you're reaching the person who can fix it.
The short version: If price is all that matters and you have one dog on a small yard, Two Sisters' per-visit rate is hard to beat. If you want the best communication and don't need more than weekly or every-other-week, look at Happy Tails. If you want to see what's going on with your dog's health over time, plus published flat pricing and the flexibility to go monthly or twice a week, that's what we built Dootyful Scoopers to do.
Sources
Every competitor detail in this guide comes from that company's own website, checked October 2026, unless noted. Pricing and policies change; if you run one of these services and something is out of date, email us and we'll correct it.
- Two Sisters Scoop: service pricing (2sistersscoop.com)
- Two Sisters Scoop: terms of service (21-day first-cleanup rule, late fees)
- Swoop Scoop: Tacoma service area (cities listed, service map, plans, gate photos)
- Swoop Scoop: pricing FAQ (starting at $70/month)
- Happy Tails Waste Removal: Bonney Lake page (texts, gate photo, fecal sample retrieval)
- Happy Tails Waste Removal: services & rates (starting rates, initial fee, yard coverage, add-ons)
- Pet Butler Tacoma: pooper scooper page (cities served, services, gate knock, quote pricing)
- Scoopology Poop Removal: homepage (plans, sanitized equipment, quote-based pricing)
- Scoopology Poop Removal: service area (counties and cities served)
- POOP 911: Bonney Lake page (weekly from $16.95, free first cleanup, gate photo, guarantee)
- OhDoody: Bonney Lake page (Sentinel Standard, plans, quarter-acre limit)
- OhDoody: homepage (starting price, Tacoma base, gift cards)
- OhDoody weekly quote requested by Dootyful Scoopers, September 2026 (yard-size pricing)
- Dootyful Scoopers plans and pricing: dootyfulscoopers.com
