Visiting parks, dog-walking areas, shared lawns, or neighborhoods

Sharing the survey through QR codes or online links

Talking informally with residents, dog owners, dog walkers, or community stakeholders

Observing whether people pick up and properly dispose of dog waste

Checking if trash bins, dog waste bag stations, and signs are available

Noting site conditions such as cleanliness, accessibility, safety, flooding, or lack of facilities

Taking general field notes about what you see and learn