Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 829302)

I've had to resort to very small but very obvious signs that say "Please no pets" (and yes, I know, signs are not allowed BUT which is worse, our yard with brown spots, because our dog has to answer every pee left in our yard)...I'm always amazed when I see neighbors with their dogs, going to another neighbors yard repeatedly that does not have a dog...Why, they don't let their dogs pee in their own yard, I will never know, I guess it is an act of intitlement or just disrespect....and Yes, this subject has been posted many many times but neighbors with dogs STILL don't get the message! It's frustrating! I'm probably also know as the "ole bitty" with the signs and ocassionally I will find a neighbor half-way up our yard that obviously cannot read and has to be reminded!....BUT I'm really a nice gal EXCEPT when it comes to this!

Originally Posted by Lovey2 (Post 829281)

I don't care if they DO clean up...when it's MY lawn I DON'T WANT THEM THERE. It only attracts other dogs, and the whole dilemma just perpetuates itself. You are right, I know, but I don't really care what "they" brand me. I know I am a kind, caring, respectful neighbor, and if they don't care to be the same, they can then "brand me" to be a people hater, because I will keep asking them to keep their dog off my lawn, and may have to resort to dumping my kitty litter on theirs...who knows? Nah, I wouldn't do that...it would be rude, but imagine if I did. I know...this is an old boring subject, but I just didn't have this in my old neighborhood. People walked their dogs in the street and picked up from there. I knew every dog, loved and petted them all, but NONE of them pooped on my lawn. There's some entitlement going on here that I just don't get. And quite frankly, when I was buying I never heard it advertised that this was a "dog friendly" community, like that was a big selling point. Maybe, I just overlooked that NOT imagining people wouldn't have their pets with them.

Originally Posted by gerryann (Post 829371)

Whew.......all I can say is.....I'm glad I'm not your neighbor.. Seriously though.....this whole "discussion" is not worth the tizzy that this has put you in. Settle.......

Originally Posted by mikeod (Post 829351)

From the District website. You are not watering your lawn with your neighbors poop.

North of CR 466, homes are irrigated with potable water.
South of CR 466, homes are irrigated with non-potable water which is comprised of storm water runoff that is collected in water retention areas and groundwater from the lower Floridan aquifer when storm water supplies are not available.

Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 829412)

Just think this is much to do about nothing!

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 829326)

I think it is time to start a thread on why people don't complain about watering their lawn with their neighbors poop. Such a tizzy everyone gets in over this dog poop thing. Really makes me laugh.

Originally Posted by Lovey2 (Post 829250)

I was here last summer, and didn't notice any odors by our postal station or pool...except from the pond behind it! (Of course, I don't live in the area that was being spoken of previously, so I can't dispute that.) I have no issue with dogs in that area, and actually love to visit with them. I DO think a lot of non-owners are being unreasonable there, and most dog owners DO clean up. Peoples pets are a fact of life, and they have to take them somewhere to relax and play, as long as the owners are being responsible. I have NEVER tripped over a dog leash, something complained about earlier also. My only issue with the dogs is owners that LET them come up on to MY lawn to do their business. It is MY lawn and I have a right to have an opinion about dog waste, once you're up there. I don't buy owners that say they can't stop them. YOU are holding the leash...STOP THEM. We just need to all be respectful of each other, and this should be a dead issue.

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 829422)

People have far too much time on their hands and are just looking for things to aggravate themselves and complain about. Maybe they should spend their time doing something nice for others or helping those less fortunate or working to make the world a better place rather than sit around posting their complaints on a forum which isn't going to make a hoot of difference. It is a ridiculous pastime.

Originally Posted by Lovey2 (Post 829450)

and, yet...here you are, too....

Originally Posted by gpirate (Post 829423)

And most of them could care less about cigarette butts all over the streets. Also all the smokers who ruin an evening out by pouring their smoke out for everyone to enjoy. Where are the signs and security for these law breakers.

Originally Posted by boomerbaby (Post 829445)

I do not have any pets at this time but I really dont understand why people have to walk their dogs on other peoples property. If you have a dog let him relieve him/herself on your own propertyI would never walk a dog on someone elses property. There is a man at the mailing station in duval that walks his dogs right up to the mailboxes and he gets his mail on top and 3x now we have seen his 1 dog lift his leg and urinate all over the bottom mailboxes. This is disgusting and makes me very happy that my mailbox is on top. I made a comment to him and he pretended he did not hear me. Also we have seen the bags full of waste in the trash by the mailboxes. I do not have to tell you what that smells like in august. Unfortunately the slobs ruin it for the people that do it right.

Originally Posted by gpirate (Post 829423)

And most of them could care less about cigarette butts all over the streets. Also all the smokers who ruin an evening out by pouring their smoke out for everyone to enjoy. Where are the signs and security for these law breakers.

Originally Posted by brightspot01 (Post 829468)

I can't speak for others but I smoke and do not break any laws. I smoke only where it is permitted. And, for the record, I do not, and never have, left butts on the ground. I pick them up and put them in my pocket until I find a receptacle to dispose of them in.

And if your evening is ruined by smokers, then I suggest you don't sit close to where smoking is permitted. Laws are laws and I abide by them and if you choose to sit close to me, then it's not my problem!