Not clearing dog poo if you're too old/infirm?

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My neighbour is ancient and quite bent over. She walks her dog on the footpath past my house (not pavement but a path heavily used by children etc) and obviously it poos. She doesn't pick it up but I doubt she can.

Legally she has to (I'm in Scotland and the exemptions are for registered guide and assistance dogs only). But I'm wondering what general public opinion is on whether it's okay? I don't intend to speak to her about it or anything as we have bigger issues round here than this one lady, but I'm curious what other people think.

YABU - the lady and her dog come first. Her being able to walk her dog may be her great joy so let her crack on. It would also be cruel to the dog not to walk it.

YANBU - it's a shame, but her dog's poo could potentially get in a toddler's mouth. She should keep her dog at home or pay someone to walk it (if she can afford to).

The poo is picked up with a bag.

I wonder if the people who are so grossed out by poo in bags, use gloves when changing nappies.

Brushing, playing (V important), picking up and putting down food or water bowls. Letting dog out for a wee. If she can't even use a pooper scooper then I don't see how she would do all the rest.