"I have used this Claw Scooper for years. Easy to use, easy to clean, and works GREAT! However, I have had the handle part that you pull up on to open the claws break on several scoopers. We simply use electrician's tape to fix it. I have at least 5, 2 at our home residence, 2 at our lake residence, and 1 spare. They are left outdoors, and that might be why the handle breaks, or maybe a lot of use. We have 7 dogs, but have had up to 8, all rescues. Again, EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!"