The study conducted between the Soil Conservation District and the University of Alaska is the most pertinent research done on the subject. Most of the information needed listed below refers to limitations of that study.

Pathogens: The UAF project did not properly determine if round worms are killed during the composting process because Mushers are very effective at eliminating this infestation in the first place. For now, it is still safe to use composted dog manure in non-food related landscaping projects.

Dog diet: The UAF project was done on working dogs, it would be good to test the manure to bulking agent ratio for other diets (for urban dogs).

Residence time: The Fairbanks project was conducted in a much different climate than we are exposed to here in Seattle . For that reason residence time for composting might be greatly altered. It may, in addition, be feasible to compost during Seattle 's mild temperature winters.

Cost of current treatment: In order to succinctly state the benefits of composting rather than dumping dog manure, it would be useful to know the current cost of maintaining the bins, providing the bags, and landfill space.