He does occasionally bring Max fishing or to hang out with his friends.

This might sound really stupid because it's something every dog owners must do, but I get really wigged out at the thought of picking up after a dog. I used to have an extreme germaphobe which actually pushed me away from my late dog and my current dog. I got most of it under control, but the thought of picking up after a dog even with a plastic bag and feeling it all squishy in my hands grosses me out.

I think if I could get over that I'd be more willing to take him on walks. There's a street out behind my house where I could take him and not pick up after him, but I wouldn't be able to do that at the park or in the neighborhood.

Advice?