On occasion, I walk my granddaughter to McMahon School. I can’t believe how much dog feces we have encountered on the sidewalk. Recently, there were at least a dozen bowser bombs — some right in front of school. Although many dog owners pick up after their pooches, others don’t.

I have to carry doggy spray because of several close calls with loose dogs. Having been a mailman and hunter, I can honestly say I know many more people who were bitten by dogs than accidentally shot while hunting.

Maybe the state should license the dog owners, not the dogs, and require that dog owners take a dog owner safety course. It would be like hunter safety but, instead, teach owners to train, discipline and clean up after fido.

Anyhow, forgive my rant, and excuse me while I go clean the bottoms of my boots.

Donald Bernier, Lewiston