Dog poop not picked up? Blame people staring at their phones.

Anyone who regularly walks a dog has likely felt the heavy pull of their smartphone to break up the monotony. Though the hustle and bustle of modern life makes multitasking more appealing than ever, distracted dog walking can put the pooch and its owner in dangerous spots. It may also contribute to piles of abandoned, unscooped poop.That last point comes from a new study published in the journal Society & Natural Resources by researchers at the University of Surrey in England. The team spent