How would you have dealt with this? Re:Neighbor and false accusation

[StitchMeansAloha]

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

Still skeptical, whether you agree, approve or not. Potentially anyone could set up that business model and who's to know if they're legit or not?

I don't care if you chose to remain uninformed.
But properties that are using these services are reporting a significant reduction in dog waste. Even if I wear a tinfoil hat and presume this is all fake and a scam - its working.

 

[cabanafrau]

I don't care if you chose to remain uninformed.
But properties that are using these services are reporting a significant reduction in dog waste. Even if I wear a tinfoil hat and presume this is all fake and a scam - its working.

I didn't say anything about whether or not it could affect behavior. I questioned the legitimacy of the testing being performed, still do. Not sure why my opinion seems to bother you so much, I can assure you my dog hasn't left any packages on your lawn and I haven't hauled any samples to your doorstep for show and tell.

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

I didn't say anything about whether or not it could affect behavior. I questioned the legitimacy of the testing being performed, still do. Not sure why my opinion seems to bother you so much, I can assure you my dog hasn't left any packages on your lawn and I haven't hauled any samples to your doorstep for show and tell.

Because you appear to be discounting this based on a feeling. Versus objective standards - like science.

 

[damskipi13]

If your dog is properly leashed, there is absolutely no reason to ever allow them on a neighbor's yard. If they "accidentally" poop in somebody's yard that means you are allowing your dog to be in a neighbor's yard in the first place. If you are walking, have your dog at heel on the the left side while the yard is on the right and then you will never have to worry about the dog pooping in somebody's yard. To say you can't help it if sometimes your dog just has to go on a neighbor's yard is irresponsible. There is never an excuse to not be 100% in control of your dog.

Oh for goodness sake. A typical leash is 6 feet long. A typical sidewalk is what, 4 feet wide? A dog is going to be able to reach the first foot or two of lawn. And in my neighborhood, the sidewalks are only on one side of the street so what you are suggesting with which side the dog is on vs which side the lawn is on isn't even possible unless I walk/run in the street, introducing an entirely new set of problems into the equation. Guess what? I run with my dog, and keeping him in a heel close enough that he couldn't reach the lawn is dangerous for both of us. And sometimes we have to maneuver around objects that people leave on the sidewalk, and there is a car in the street, so going onto the lawn is the only safe option. It's not my preferred choice, but I live in the real world. Not to mention, I never said I "allowed" him into their yard, I'm saying sometimes he ventures 18 inches into the yard at which point I immediately tell him to return to the sidewalk and he does. I'm not letting him tramp through the garden, I'm saying sometimes he touches grass. Oh no! The horror!

Why in the world must internet comments always go to the extreme end of the spectrum? I asked in my last post if we could keep the judgement focused on ACTUALLY IRRESPONSIBLE people who leave their dog's poop in someone else's yard, but clearly that's not going to happen. I wouldn't dare suggest that a parent whose kid roamed more than 6 inches away from the parent is irresponsible, and yet you think a dog isn't under the owner's control if it isn't stuck to their side? If you are so sensitive about your lawn, I suggest a "no dogs" sign, when I see them I actually do take to the street so as not to piss off the owners because I know there is a small chance my dog will veer into their lawn and I'm not trying to upset the neighbors. But as a previous poster already brought up, that's not going to stop the neighborhood cat and birds and frogs and deer and everything else from touching the lawn. We live in the real world with animals and it's completely unrealistic to think that no animal should ever touch another person's yard. So why are we focusing on ridiculous things like that instead of what we can control, which is making sure people clean up after their pets?

I'm out of this thread. Anytime somebody gets to the "if your dog isn't in heel then you aren't in control of him" point then I can tell there is no point in further discussion. We aren't going to agree, so we will have to agree to disagree.

 

[CPanther95]

I'm saying sometimes he ventures 18 inches into the yard at which point I immediately tell him to return to the sidewalk and he does. I'm not letting him tramp through the garden, I'm saying sometimes he touches grass.

There's a huge difference between touching the grass and crapping on it. If you're getting him off the lawn before he does his business, no harm, no foul.

 

[LiveYourLife]

Well this thread has certainly gone to the dogs.

And why is everyone pooh-poohing on the OP's vent?

 

[cabanafrau]

Because you appear to be discounting this based on a feeling. Versus objective standards - like science.

That's my point, who's guaranteeing the legitimacy of the testing, scientifically? Are you suggesting this is regulated?

How is the database established from which they will attempt to do matching if offenses occur?

Those are very important considerations, scientifically.

 

[declansdad]

Well this thread has certainly gone to the dogs.

And why is everyone pooh-poohing on the OP's vent?

I thought the OP's vent and some of the other responses have been quite funny.

 

[Callie]

I hate walking out of my apartment to seeing dog poop! Or the people who in the middle of winter let their dog just pee on the sidewalk (can see the gross yellow snow).
Thankfully it doesn't happen too much. My sisters apartment complex is a lot worse. Tons of dog poo right on the side of the sidewalks! It's disgusting.

Complexes can easily pay for the poop DNA testing files with their pet rent fees. Then charge offenders!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Oh for goodness sake. A typical leash is 6 feet long. A typical sidewalk is what, 4 feet wide?

And, You know, some of us don't even have sidewalks...

 

[Livvie]

And, You know, some of us don't even have sidewalks...

If you don't have sidewalks, the dogs should be walked in the street, not people's yards.

 

[Madame]

At the end of the day, when I am carrying a pile of dog poop through the neighborhood and reflecting, I think about third grade. If I ran this past my third grade teacher, would she be supportive of my trailer park drama with feces? I see her polyester skirt and L'eggs pantyhose and her stern expression. Alas, I'd have to plan something else for that afternoon.

I'm literally lol. Thanks I needed that

 

[jrmasm]

If you find a Homeowner's Association that doesn't even allow a fence for your backyard, then you are looking at neighborhoods that do not want dog owners to move there - and probably not even welcoming of children.

If you choose to move there despite the restriction, then have the courtesy to walk your dog on a leash in your own back yard until he does his business before taking him out into the neighborhood. You not being allowed to have a fence doesn't give you automatic license to use every other neighbor's yard as a toilet.

Fences are not allowed in our neighborhood because the HOA is a responsible for all mowing and landscaping even on homeowner's property. It has nothing to do with children or dogs.

 

[Snap Crackle Pop]

This was a little dramatic

 

[CPanther95]

Fences are not allowed in our neighborhood because the HOA is a responsible for all mowing and landscaping even on homeowner's property. It has nothing to do with children or dogs.

I've never seen a single family home development (that wasn't a 55 & older community) that handled all mowing and forbid fencing - but I'm sure there's a market for it. However, the reason for not allowing a fence doesn't make it any less of a dog/child unfriendly environment. You're just saying you value someone else mowing your lawn more than having a fenced in backyard for your kids/dogs.

I still wouldn't change what I said before:

"If you choose to move there despite the restriction, then have the courtesy to walk your dog on a leash in your own back yard until he does his business before taking him out into the neighborhood. You not being allowed to have a fence doesn't give you automatic license to use every other neighbor's yard as a toilet."

 

[jrmasm]

I've never seen a single family home development (that wasn't a 55 & older community) that handled all mowing and forbid fencing - but I'm sure there's a market for it. However, the reason for not allowing a fence doesn't make it any less of a dog/child unfriendly environment. You're just saying you value someone else mowing your lawn more than having a fenced in backyard for your kids/dogs.

I still wouldn't change what I said before:

"If you choose to move there despite the restriction, then have the courtesy to walk your dog on a leash in your own back yard until he does his business before taking him out into the neighborhood. You not being allowed to have a fence doesn't give you automatic license to use every other neighbor's yard as a toilet."

In your opinion.

 

[CPanther95]

In your opinion.

9 out of 10 dogs - and dentists - agree.

Having a yard to play and run around in is far more dog friendly than only being able to walk on a leash.