Well, I have yet to find a well-made, long-lasting spade and scoop set to pick up dog waste for our property. I have tried nearly each and every model sold today and have had to replace each and every set within one year's time as they have broken. It is so maddening to have to replace these tools so quickly and, of course, when you are purchasing at least three sets at a time it can be expensive. Our most recent selection was the Precision Pet Little Stinker Heavy Duty Poop Scoop with Spades.

Product feedback: Within two months the retractable handles broke with the top telescoping wand coming apart entirely from the lower wand because the flimsy, plastic band meant to hold the wands together cracked. We attempted jury rigging with good ole' Duct Tape but that lasted for only so long. Then by 8 months, the 44-inch long handle tubes bolted into the steel pans just snapped off rendering the zinc plated steel pans useless. Out to the garbage they went, one set after another, and now I am back to the drawing board.

Precision Pet Little Stinker Heavy Duty Poop Scoop with Spade

I purchased these sets from Cherrybrook.com, a well-known retailer of pet supplies, on sale, for $36.00 per set, including shipping and I was going to complain to the company about the inferior product. Interestingly, though, Cherrybrook no longer sells these sets and I have to wonder if this is the reason why they discontinued these products. Valuable feedback before you spend your money!