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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist
...I do not allow her to go in other residents yards, although most, I think, dog owners here do that with their dog on a lead...
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I respect you and your post, kitty. But I must express some mild disagreement with this one statement. There are certainly those who do that dastardly deed, but I wouldn't say "most". I think they are in the minority. (At least I hope so!
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We do most of the same things you do with our medium size dog. But sometimes we walk her in the neighborhood. We keep her on the street and/or sidewalk (temperature permitting of course) until we get to an appropriate place to let her do her business. Then we pick it up and go on our way. Of course picking up is an important part of the process, or it still wouldn't be appropriate.