Archive · 16 Jan 2026
New Jersey Condo Uses DNA Testing to Track Dog Poop
A condo building in New Jersey has a new rule for dog owners.
They have to pay $200 to take a DNA sample from their dog.
This DNA is stored in a computer.
If dog poop is found and it matches the DNA, the owner has to pay a fine.
The first fine is $250, and it can go up to $1,000 if they do it again.
Some people think this is a good idea because it keeps the area clean.
Others think it's too much and not always easy to follow.
The person in charge of collecting the poop says it's working well.
Some dog owners are happy with the rule, while others are not.
A condo complex in Edgewater, New Jersey requires dog owners to pay $200 for DNA swabbing of their pets.
If dog poop is found and matches the DNA, the owner faces a $250 fine, up to $1,000 for repeat offenses.
The DNA testing is done by a lab in Tennessee called PooPrints.
Some residents support the measure, while others find it excessive and impractical.
The property manager reports that the system is effective in holding residents accountable.
- Who
- Dog owners in Hudson Harbour condo complex, Edgewater, New Jersey
- What
- DNA testing of dog poop to identify owners who don't clean up
- When
- Currently implemented
- Where
- Hudson Harbour condo complex, Edgewater, New Jersey
- Why
- To tackle the issue of dog owners not picking up after their pets
- Location
- Edgewater, New Jersey
- Cost to Swab
- $200
- Initial Fine
- $250
- Maximum Fine
- $1,000
- Lab Location
- Tennessee