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Old 01-27-2020, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tjlee500 View Post
. ...... I have 2 dogs and brown spots becausey they want to go as soon as they are out. I am away for the summer and upon return, no brown spots.
In NJ, I had a brick path leading to a "potty area" for our dog. I used about 3" of soft mulch in the area so it would be comfortable for his paws. Would it help to have a "potty area" for the dogs? Are we allowed to set aside a place like that for pets in the backs of our homes?

If I had a dog here in The Villages, I would carve out a small patch for the potty area and line the edge with small shrubs so it would not be visible to neighbors. Leave a small opening for entering the potty area. I used to turn over the mulch every couple of months and replenish the mulch when it started to break down. Worked out really well and did not have my lawn compromised in any way.

Now.....what do we do with dog owners who insist on walking their dogs and allowing them to pee on their neighbor's lawns? I was never guilty of that as I did not allow my leashed dog to walk on anyone's lawn. If he wanted to pee, the street was just fine for that.
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