your dog is killing my yard

[Bones]

A big thanks to all you dog walkers out there who think MY YARD is your dogs bathroom. You might pick up the turd...how about that pint of urine.
Better yet..why not walk your dog in your yard.Let YOUR DOG crap all over your yard first..then if the little darlin needs a walk...great..at least he won't be leaving his lunch in my yard.
The dead spots in my yard are due to your dog. I don't see any dead spots in your yard..Give us a break.

[graciegirl]

A big thanks to all you dog walkers out there who think MY YARD is your dogs bathroom. You might pick up the turd...how about that pint of urine.
Better yet..why not walk your dog in your yard.Let YOUR DOG crap all over your yard first..then if the little darlin needs a walk...great..at least he won't be leaving his lunch in my yard.
The dead spots in my yard are due to your dog. I don't see any dead spots in your yard..Give us a break.

and so it begins. There is nothing like a good dog poop thread. :wave:

[BogeyBoy]

Are there any dog trainers out there? Looks to me that there is some good money to be made by teaching the "poop NOW" and "pee NOW" commands.

But then again maybe it is wild animals that are causing those yellow grass areas. I've seen rats around - do they pee?

[Bones]

go take a nap

[Virtual Geezer]

My mailbox up north is located at the street and is a vacuum for every dog that comes near it. They stop, they sniff, leave proper notification that they have stopped by and I still have to trim the grass around the mailbox every time I cut. One would think it would be as if agent orange had been sprayed around the mailbox with all the activity there.

Are you sure that it is a dog that is killing your grass?

[Pturner]

Hi Bones,
Welcome. Dog pee is a popular topic on TOTV. Methinks most TVers curb their dogs.

However, if you see someone allowing their dog into your yard, you might want to approach the person nicely, and with your best diplomacy, introduce yourself, ask your neighbor about his/her dog-- dog lovers love to talk about their dogs-- and then ask them to not let their dog go on your yard.

That way, you won't make, um... A stink. :)

[chachacha]

i have one bush on the corner of my property which has already been killed and replaced once and is now dead again....is there a suggestion on what else might be killing only that one plant? i think it must be a dog, too~

[pooh]

I agree that dog urine, especially female dog urine, could be impacting your lawn. You've made quite a statement so I assume you know for sure that all of the damage is from from pooches.

It's difficult to deal with owners who don't realize that not all of us want our yards used as a rest room by dogs. Honestly, when one dog pees, it acts like a magnet for other dogs...they want to mark, make the territory theirs...it's just doggie instinct.

Is there any product you might apply to the lawn or more specifically, the perimeter of your property so the dogs might not want to enter your yard? I realize I'm asking you to take on an expense you shouldn't have to, but it might work, ill feelings will be prevented and hopefully, your lawn will return to its bright green and lush status.

[ilovetv]

and so it begins. There is nothing like a good dog poop thread. :wave:

So true......today's driveway coating thread has slid downward in the rankings now that we have a good dog poop thread above the fold.

Seriously, I think people should take their dog out for a walk after they have done their business in their own back yard. This is why we all own a property of our own and are not renting an apartment on the streets of Manhattan or somewhere like that.

[pooh]

i have one bush on the corner of my property which has already been killed and replaced once and is now dead again....is there a suggestion on what else might be killing only that one plant? i think it must be a dog, too~
I know this is off topic, but do consider something in the soil. Happened to us in our other house.

Now, back to dog poop and pee... ;)

[RichieLion]

Maybe you have a different grass than I have in my yard, but the coarse zoyzia grass in my yard hasn't "spotted" or "browned" because of dog urine in the 2 1/2 years I've been watching my neighbors walk their dogs down my street.

When I first moved here I was irritated about the dog walkers (I'm a cat guy) who "allowed" their pooches to relieve themselves in my yard. I've even been "tactfully reminded" that the first 10 ft. is not technically mine. But after a while I noticed that the grass wasn't being affected, unlike my rye grass mixture lawn did up in NJ.

So now I just say hello to my neighbors from my street facing lanai (that at least let's them know I see them) and refrain from stressing out.

(Except for the one guy I saw standing with his dog in the middle of my large corner yard. "Hey, this isn't a public park buddy!!"):)

[schotzyb]

Maybe you have a different grass than I have in my yard, but the coarse zoyzia grass in my yard hasn't "spotted" or "browned" because of dog urine in the 2 1/2 years I've been watching my neighbors walk their dogs down my street.

When I first moved here I was irritated about the dog walkers (I'm a cat guy) who "allowed" their pooches to relieve themselves in my yard. I've even been "tactfully reminded" that the first 10 ft. is not technically mine. But after a while I noticed that the grass wasn't being affected, unlike my rye grass mixture lawn did up in NJ.

So now I just say hello to my neighbors from my street facing lanai (that at least let's them know I see them) and refrain from stressing out.

(Except for the one guy I saw standing with his dog in the middle of my large corner yard. "Hey, this isn't a public park buddy!!"):)

Doesn't seem to bother the St Augustine grass on our lawn. My Border Collie goes several times a day on it along with other neighborhood pooches. No brown spots.

[Jhooman]

Okay folks we are coming to The Villages with two ambitious peeing Yorkies. Sammy loves to sniff and lift at every tree or bush that comes his way. Lilly does her business and then sniffs every bodies remaining business. What's that all about?::confused:

When we arrive next month I will try my best to keep these creatures confined to their peeing stations. These Yorkies just love to sniff and pee, dang I love them. But if they do deviate from their territory and pee in your yard, it will just be a little puddle, but Sammy thinks its Lake Michigan, dang these Yorkies.:loco:

[Chief X]

This does sound like a dog gone problem and no one should have to hound anyone to keep their pooch in their own yard. When pet urine poodles in the corner of a yard, it can take a husky man to replace the sod. So please just curb your pet and everyone can live happily ever after.

[barb1191]

This does sound like a dog gone problem and no one should have to hound anyone to keep their pooch in their own yard. When pet urine poodles in the corner of a yard, it can take a husky man to replace the sod. So please just curb your pet and everyone can live happily ever after.

Nice play on words.... :024:

[Pturner]

This does sound like a dog gone problem and no one should have to hound anyone to keep their pooch in their own yard. When pet urine poodles in the corner of a yard, it can take a husky man to replace the sod. So please just curb your pet and everyone can live happily ever after.

:a20: I think you're barking up the right tree, Chief.

[Whalen]

Apparently doggie pee pee can be a problem for lawns...

http://dogs.about.com/od/faqs/f/Why-Does-Dog-Urine-Cause-Brown-Spots-On-Grass.htm

[TednRobin]

I have learned that while we bought a CYV with a huge yard, Yorkie Merlin still needs to walk 2 miles before the mood strikes him. Dang yorkies.

[RichieLion]

Apparently doggie pee pee can be a problem for lawns...

http://dogs.about.com/od/faqs/f/Why-Does-Dog-Urine-Cause-Brown-Spots-On-Grass.htm

Well, it would be more accurate to say "some lawns".

[dillywho]

We've been here for almost 8 years and had 2 dogs for almost the first 6 until they both died when they were 17. They didn't go for walks (much preferred the cart) but always used our yard, along with most every other dog in the neighborhood. We've always had and still have one of the nicest yards in TV. We had a fenced in yard back home which they always used and never had a problem with it either.

Could it be that a call to your yard service company might help with the brown patches? Those could be due to something that could end up claiming the entire yard.

I think that you will find that if you ask the walkers nicely to ensure that their dogs relieve themselves elsewhere, most of them will be happy to do so. You might even tell them that you don't know what's affecting your lawn, but that it might be something that would harm the dogs or the treatments might and they sure wouldn't want that. In any event, it is your yard and you do have the right to how it is used or not used.

[RichieLion]

Get a lawn treatment for pests where they put down a pesticide. The company usually puts up a sign to warn of the danger present because of the chemicals. Dog walkers are loathe to walk their dog on a lawn with that sign. Ask the company for a few extra signs. Apply the signs as needed.

Just a thought.

[l2ridehd]

Just go pee on there lawn.

[GOJODO]

At our former house in VA we had our mailbox on the street. As I was approaching our drive in the car our neighbor was letting her lab poop at our mailbox. I asked her not to allow their dog to do that, she replied"my dog likes to do that here". I said let you dog"do that at your mailbox, don't let him do that again here". It makes it unpleasant to even get the mail. She gave me the "deer in the headlight look".

These people vote

[Indy-Guy]

At our former house in VA we had our mailbox on the street. As I was approaching our drive in the car our neighbor was letting her lab poop at our mailbox. I asked her not to allow their dog to do that, she replied"my dog likes to do that here". I said let you dog"do that at your mailbox, don't let him do that again here". It makes it unpleasant to even get the mail. She gave me the "deer in the headlight look".

These people vote

I had the same problem back north and a friend told me to put moth balls by the mail box. It worked seems dogs don't like the smell of moth balls and they stayed away from my mail box even after the moth balls were gone they would just walk on by on the other side of the street. It only takes a few moth balls to do the job.

I played a golf course down in Naples and they put moth balls all over in the bushes and I was told that it keeps the critters (snakes) away.

[graciegirl]

Just go pee on there lawn.


Now that is a good suggestion Chris.:a20:

We can now discuss whether squatting or lifting the leg will make the spot more intense.

Good morning everyone!:wave:

[skyguy79]

Just go pee on there lawn.

Now that is a good suggestion Chris.:a20:

We can now discuss whether squatting or lifting the leg will make the spot more intense.

Good morning everyone!:wave:
Perhaps we could start a "Go Pee On Their Lawn" club.

We could have a schedule so we can get full pee coverage; have special events where we pee as a group covering the entire lawn and even have news cover an event to promote our cause. l2ridehd, we'll make you the first club president since the idea originated with you. And Gracie, we'll have you work on a Mission Statement for the group! We might even be able to recruit Fumar as our publicity chairman!

Happy peeing everybody! :wave:

http://www.clipartoday.com/_thumbs/018/people/boypeehydrant_tns.png

[graciegirl]

Oh my. I am so glad I can't be good for tooooo long.

And I have good company on here.:wave:

And now back to our regularly scheduled thread on Dog uhh stuff.

[dog friendly]

I have a female dog , and she pee's in my yard. We must have special grass because we have no yellow spots. Or she has truely amazing pee........

[ilovetv]

At our former house in VA we had our mailbox on the street. As I was approaching our drive in the car our neighbor was letting her lab poop at our mailbox. I asked her not to allow their dog to do that, she replied "my dog likes to do that here". I said let you dog "do that at your mailbox, don't let him do that again here". It makes it unpleasant to even get the mail. She gave me the "deer in the headlight look".

These people vote

Many people treat their dog like it's a god and don't care what mere humans are experiencing.

[HeyGirly]

Hi Bones,
Welcome. Dog pee is a popular topic on TOTV. Methinks most TVers curb their dogs.

However, if you see someone allowing their dog into your yard, you might want to approach the person nicely, and with your best diplomacy, introduce yourself, ask your neighbor about his/her dog-- dog lovers love to talk about their dogs-- and then ask them to not let their dog go on your yard.

That way, you won't make, um... A stink. :)

Good one! :clap2:

Seriously, this is good advice. Hope your situation improves!

[ladydoc]

I have a female dog , and she pee's in my yard. We must have special grass because we have no yellow spots. Or she has truely amazing pee........

We get these tablets at PetSmart that must change the PH of the pee because since our girls have been taking them...no more yellow spots. And they must taste good because the girls think they are treats. We NEVER let them eliminate ANYTHING anyway but in our yard. I was describing no more yellow spots in our yard.

[ladydoc]

A big thanks to all you dog walkers out there who think MY YARD is your dogs bathroom. You might pick up the turd...how about that pint of urine.
Better yet..why not walk your dog in your yard.Let YOUR DOG crap all over your yard first..then if the little darlin needs a walk...great..at least he won't be leaving his lunch in my yard.
The dead spots in my yard are due to your dog. I don't see any dead spots in your yard..Give us a break.

You can buy a spinkler hear that attaches to a hose that is motion activated and you can give them a good soak if they enter your property line. You can easily deactivate it as well. Just would be hard to use if they are going in a place where company would be coming up to your house.

[Doodlegirl]

and also carry bags and attempt to curb them as often as possible.
Perhaps you could make a small sign that says No dogs, please. That
would certainly get attention, mine for sure. Or make a small sign with a
photo of a dog and put a red line through it.

Most responsible dog owners do their best to have their dog urinate not on someone else's lawn, however, it can happen. I carry a small bottle of water with a spray attachment, if mine "go", I first pick it up and then spray water on the area, if they pee, I do the same thing in an attempt to dillute the urine.

Your post is a good reminder to all of us with dogs to try and do the
right thing. In areas where there are no curbs or sidewalks, it is
very difficult indeed. But the vast majority of those of us with dogs
really do our very best to curb the dog, and many have trained their dogs
to "go" in the home yard before setting out on a walk. I'm sorry you are
having this issue.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

When marking instead of just eliminating for need, dogs always seem to have just a bit left. That's the problem with dogs who 'over' mark another dogs spot. I have yet to see a dog on empty. I prefer to walk my dogs down the center of the street in my neighborhood because I don't LIKE the distraction of the scents, but that's another story and you can take your life in your hands that way too (I am not a TV resident yet).
There are products you can spray on your lawn to counteract the harmful effects of dog urine, but it is unfair to make the homeowner who doesn't have a dog, or the one whose own dog doesn't use the front yard pay for it. Even if you can speak to the person you see doing it I am sure you can't 'catch' everyone who walks by. At least I know that's how it is here. And everyone denies, denies, denies anyway. Maybe this will raise awareness. Having a friendly and polite discussion never hurts and I liked the suggestion of talking about the dog first then bringing it up. Great idea.

:doggie::doggie:

[Skybo]

As the link that Whalen posted indicates, dog urine can burn grass and plants. It is primarily attributed to the amount of nitrogen in the urine and because different dogs have different amounts of nitrogen...some dogs don’t damage grass, while others do. I’ve had dogs all of my life and I know this to be a fact. I don’t think the type of grass matters, although the overall health of the lawn, the type of fertilizer used and how hot it is might.

My current dogs leave little brown spots all over my back yard. I know they are the cause of it and I accept it as a minor drawback to having my beloved pets. But I don’t expect my neighbors to accept it.

When I walk my dogs through the neighborhood I do not allow them to step one foot onto someone else’s property. They want to ... very badly ... they are drawn to the grass and plants and all the wonderful smells. They try to pull me over to those aroma smorgasbords. They want to sniff out the previous visitors and leave a calling card of their own...but I just don’t let them do it. Such is life, they get over it. There are plenty of common areas and dog parks where I can let them indulge in their instinctual habits without trespassing on and causing damage to another’s property. If during our walks they have a true need to eliminate, then they just have to do it in the street, but in general I keep them on a schedule where most of that is done in my own (brown spotted) yard.

[The Great Fumar]

Is there any product you might apply to the lawn or more specifically, the perimeter of your property so the dogs might not want to enter your yard? I realize I'm asking you to take on an expense you shouldn't have to, but it might work, ill feelings will be prevented and hopefully, your lawn will return to its bright green and lush status.

Yes, Its called an air rifle and its made by DAISY.........

[graciegirl]

Yes, Its called an air rifle and its made by DAISY.........


Oh Fum. They are gonna take you serious.

He isn't serious anyone...

FUMAR!!!!

[Barefoot]

I had the same problem back north and a friend told me to put moth balls by the mail box. It worked seems dogs don't like the smell of moth balls and they stayed away from my mail box even after the moth balls were gone they would just walk on by on the other side of the street. It only takes a few moth balls to do the job.

I played a golf course down in Naples and they put moth balls all over in the bushes and I was told that it keeps the critters (snakes) away.

I think this is a great suggestion by Indy Guy! A very constructive solution! Should property owners have to go out and buy mothballs? Of course not. But mothballs are cheaper than an air rifle, and they could avert a lot of unpleasantness. :angel: I've used mothballs under the deck at the cottage to discourage skunks. It makes sense that they'd work for dogs.

Also, please don't forget that we have Dog Parks now, ideal for dogs who love to socialize. We don't walk our dogs in our neighborhood, we take them to the dog park where they can run free. They go to the bathroom in our back yard, and I pick up immediately. My big dog causes brown spots on our grass, so I've trained her to go on rock.

[Barefoot]

Oh Fum. They are gonna take you serious.
He isn't serious anyone...
FUMAR!!!!

No- one is ever quite sure about
,,,, mysterious Fumar!

[Skybo]

Mothballs are poisonous to animals.

From the ASPCA:

In the past year, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has managed 113 cases of mothball poisoning, and most of those accidents happened during the spring and summer months. According to the APCC’s Dana Farbman, CVT, the ingestion of just one mothball can produce significant illness.

Naphthalene—an offending chemical found in some brands of mothballs—is toxic to dogs, cats and other animals, and if ingested, can cause serious illness, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, swelling of the brain tissue, seizures, damage to the liver, kidneys and blood cells, coma and even death.

[dog friendly]

It would be the dog that eats anything that would eat a mothball and then get sick.....
I take my dog to common areas, in the golf cart 3 times a day so she will not have the opportunity to pee in a neighbors yard, she will go in her own yard... good girl.. and she would never eat a mothball, but some dogs will eat anything as I have said and that said NEVER USE MOOTHBALLS!!!!!

[dog friendly]

He is

[CMANN]

My dog urinates in the following places: storm drains, curbs, sprinkler heads (my neighbors are grateful that he keeps their sprinkler heads clear) fire hydrant's and lampposts. The last two he has as much right to urinate on as you do. He however will not get busted for lewd and lascivious conduct.

My dog poops where he wishes. I pick it up.

We have no cranky dog haters on our street.

[Barefoot]

Mothballs are poisonous to animals.

From the ASPCA:

In the past year, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has managed 113 cases of mothball poisoning, and most of those accidents happened during the spring and summer months. According to the APCC’s Dana Farbman, CVT, the ingestion of just one mothball can produce significant illness.

Naphthalene—an offending chemical found in some brands of mothballs—is toxic to dogs, cats and other animals, and if ingested, can cause serious illness, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, swelling of the brain tissue, seizures, damage to the liver, kidneys and blood cells, coma and even death.

Thanks for posting this, Skybo! I had no idea that mothballs were poisonous to animals. I should definitely have googled this before jumping on the Mothball Train. Me bad. :doh:

[tpop1]

When I walk my dogs through the neighborhood I do not allow them to step one foot onto someone else’s property.

Lawn spots, uranalysis, ph content, all aside...

To me, who loves dogs but does not want their droppings in MY yard (I think that's MY right), this is the only correct answer - from a responsible dog owner there.

Thanks for understanding - SKYBO!

[batman911]

I agree with Skybo. It depends on the dog, temperature and frequency of watering. I'm not a TV resident yet but I see the same problem where I live now. Neighbors have the same type of yard and grass that I do but will walk their dog and let them urinate on others property. How rude can you get? I have always owned dogs and love them all but my dogs-my yard. If you let them out into your yard before you take them for a walk, they will learn to do their business there. I'm pretty sure it is the owners who are rude and need training. Male dogs will attempt to "mark" territory even when they have no water left in the tank but that is not going to kill grass or damage plants. Certainly, letting my pets urinate on your property is not the first impression I would want to make when I meet my new neighbors. Here is a link to the product that will stand guard:

http://www.petco.com/product/12983/Contech-Scarecrow.aspx?cm_mmc=GooglePKW-_-65-Contech+Scarecrow+(964239)-_-contech+scarecrow-_-xxx&gclid=CPDG4fznjqwCFQlYhwodSXe5og#description-tab

[Bill-n-Brillo]

This whole dog pee topic is.....................(wait for it)...................."p!ssing" me off!! :shocked:

Feeble attempt at humor.... :wave:

Bill :)

[Pturner]

No- one is ever quite sure about
,,,, mysterious Fumar!

Um... I was sure he was going to post in this thread. :icon_wink:

[graciegirl]

Yes, Its called an air rifle and its made by DAISY.........


bump

[runnermi]

This whole dog pee topic is.....................(wait for it)...................."p!ssing" me off!! :shocked:

Feeble attempt at humor.... :wave:

Bill :)

:highfive:

[tippyclubb]

I can't wait to get to TV, even though the big event of the day is dog pee! It seems mild in comparison for what us wanna bes have to deal with on a daily basic living outside of the bubble. I wish the most stressful thing in my life was dog urine.

Years ago we had two large Dobermans, now that was a lot of pee and their urine did not turn our grass brown.

Is it possible you have a grass fungus, maybe red thatch? After the dogs died we had a few summers with brown patches which turned out to be a fungus (caused by high humidity) which was easily treated with chemicals by a lawn service.

[buckscounty]

I think dog owners are so inconsiderate, they carry those plastic bags, but if you are not watching them they don't pick up CRAP....

[PattyPan1]

A big thanks to all you dog walkers out there who think MY YARD is your dogs bathroom. You might pick up the turd...how about that pint of urine.
Better yet..why not walk your dog in your yard.Let YOUR DOG crap all over your yard first..then if the little darlin needs a walk...great..at least he won't be leaving his lunch in my yard.
The dead spots in my yard are due to your dog. I don't see any dead spots in your yard..Give us a break.

Maybe it's one of your neighbors and not their dog.

[trichard]

You guys need to get a life.

[pooh]

You guys need to get a life.

That's the beauty in all of this.....most of us have some extra time to b***h and moan about this sort of stuff.... ;) ;)
Actually, it's a battle here, and just about in every other community where pets live. Here we have TOTV to sound off on!

[Tweety Bird]

So true......today's driveway coating thread has slid downward in the rankings now that we have a good dog poop thread above the fold.

Seriously, I think people should take their dog out for a walk after they have done their business in their own back yard. This is why we all own a property of our own and are not renting an apartment on the streets of Manhattan or somewhere like that.

Absolutely. Go Pee and Poo on YOUR OWN lawn first. That first concentration of urine is awful on the lawn. I go to my lanai and stare at the dog owners. This way, they know I am watching them. (sometimes..I DO have a life). Better yet...bring your own Fido out and scare the crap out of their little shnitsoo, pitsooo or whatever. :girlneener:

[Pturner]

I think dog owners are so inconsiderate, they carry those plastic bags, but if you are not watching them they don't pick up CRAP....

...If you're not watching them, how do you know that?

[ladydoc]

...If you're not watching them, how do you know that?

I have seen folks letting their dogs crap on the grassy areas on the side of the golf cart roads and not pick it up....I guess they think we won't stop and confront them. I did once and the language out of that man's mouth was really something. He was a real potty mouth. Wish gollf cart's had traceable license plates sometimes.

[old moe]

...If you're not watching them, how do you know that? here i though the villages was PET FRIENDLY, but I,m starting to think it isn,t Friendly at all!! :jester:

[Pturner]

I have seen folks letting their dogs crap on the grassy areas on the side of the golf cart roads and not pick it up....I guess they think we won't stop and confront them. I did once and the language out of that man's mouth was really something. He was a real potty mouth. Wish gollf cart's had traceable license plates sometimes.

Yea, then the posse could go ...um, beat the crap out of him. :jester:

[tpop1]

here i though the villages was PET FRIENDLY, but I,m starting to think it isn,t Friendly at all!! :jester:

I am among those dog lovers who thinks it is presumptuous for any dog owner to allow their pet to use any lawn other than their own for its bodily functions.

Whether it leaves spots, kills grass, or is picked up is irrelevant....it's bad behavior!!!

The Villages IS Pet friendly; just not lovers of bad behavior.

Just another expression that some people think rules of good and lawful behavior do not apply to them.

[Loveithere]

I have seen folks letting their dogs crap on the grassy areas on the side of the golf cart roads and not pick it up....I guess they think we won't stop and confront them. I did once and the language out of that man's mouth was really something. He was a real potty mouth. Wish gollf cart's had traceable license plates sometimes.

Maybe it was the way you talked to him?

[KARENNN]

While female dogs just need one good pee, male dogs MARK. My dog lifts his leg about 20 times on a walk. The first 10 times are at the park then we make are way around the block where he finds 10 more places to leave his scent. The only thing is, by pee #11 he is empty. So, what appears to be a pee, is actually just a dramatization :jester:

[mulligan]

A generous sprinkle of cayenne pepper along the curb, and the problem is solved

[ladydoc]

Maybe it was the way you talked to him?

I was completely non confrontational, even offered him a bag to use to pick it up. No man should ever verbally assault a woman that way, even if he was offended by being caught in his own game.

[red tail]

I have seen folks letting their dogs crap on the grassy areas on the side of the golf cart roads and not pick it up....I guess they think we won't stop and confront them. I did once and the language out of that man's mouth was really something. He was a real potty mouth. Wish gollf cart's had traceable license plates sometimes.

why would you like traceable license plates?

[getdul981]

You definitely don't want this little guy anywhere near your grass or trees.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dcn6vWLw-k

[skyguy79]

why would you like traceable license plates?Hum... tracable plates! I can just see the sceniaro:

Place the crap in an empty brown lunch bag.
Twist top of bag
Trace the plates and go to the house of the pooch's owner.
Place the bag on their porch.
Set top of bag on fire.
Ring the doorbell and run like a dog being chased by Fumar...!
http://mormormu.blogg.se/images/2010/pensonr_69625175.jpg

[ilovetv]

here i though the villages was PET FRIENDLY, but I,m starting to think it isn,t Friendly at all!! :jester:

The Villages is extremely pet friendly. But what is my property is not yours....to pollute and deface as your dog pleases.

[SoHumble]

If I move to The Villages, will I start to worry about trivial things like dog pee and bicycle riders breaking minor traffic laws? I hope not, I was hoping to be busy doing fun stuff and activities.

[graciegirl]

If I move to The Villages, will I start to worry about trivial things like dog pee and bicycle riders breaking minor traffic laws? I hope not, I was hoping to be busy doing fun stuff and activities.

No.

You will.

[old moe]

::I am among those dog lovers who thinks it is presumptuous for any dog owner to allow their pet to use any lawn other than their own for its bodily functions.

Whether it leaves spots, kills grass, or is picked up is irrelevant....it's bad behavior!!!

The Villages IS Pet friendly; just not lovers of bad behavior.

Just another expression that some people think rules of good and lawful behavior do not apply to them.

:sigh::sigh::oops: Agreed andSorry, I didn't mean to imply that such behavior is EVER Correct. I am a dog owner and she never uses anyone's property. I always use my own yard and I pick up immediately after, bag it and deposit in my trash can. When I take her to a park I also bag it and use a trash can. MY remark about unfriendly villagers was only because of some of the comments and the fact that some go on and on about a subject! Sounds alittle unfriendly to me!!:wave:

[pooh]

Just an aside...and actually it's kind of funny. My brother in law used to have two very large, very pooping rotties. He'd pick up their deposits in a plastic bag and then deposit all the smaller bags into a large black plastic bag. Every once in a while, he'd throw the large, very heavy black plastic bag into the bed of his pickup and take it to the community dumpster. Well, one day someone decided that whatever was in the beds of pick up trucks in his area was going to be stolen. LOL...the black bag with all the doggie doo was one of the items stolen. Boy was that loot going to surprise someone when they opened the bag!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

pooh, there's something about your story............that stinks! :jester:

Bill :)

[angiefox10]

pooh, there's something about your story............that stinks! :jester:

Bill :)


:agree::agree::agree: Like Dog Poop!!!!

[Vinny]

Having owned 8 previous houses I knew that the no fence rule would not work for me so I bought a corner lot Villa. I installed two doggie doors and they go in and out all day long. My female sleeps outside for hours now that the weather is cool. They love it and are Not restricted to fresh air only during walks. Elective fences were not an option for us.

My dogs are trained to pee and poop on command. Not hard to do but many dog owners do not invest the time to train their dogs to be good citizens. Seems we have two extremes in TV. On one hand is the dog owner who has no regard for other people and on the other hand people who have zero tolerance for dogs and go balistic if your dog sniffs a bush after emptying his bladder before the walk. That is why I believe that good fences make good neighbors.

If Courtyard Villas were not available my wife and I would have not moved here. It was a deal breaker for us. We learned several houses ago about the problems that go with no fences and not just from dogs. Sure it looks nicer without fences but less aggravation with one.

I think someone needs to adopt a rescue dog :)

[2BNTV]

:agree::agree::agree: Like Dog Poop!!!!

Another poopular thread. :jester:

[Here2Stay]

While I certainly agree that pet owners need to pick up after their dogs, Please, until you men can pee and NOT get any of it on the toliet seats, worry about that before you worry about pee on your grass! You most likely have what....15 to 20 years life on this planet, if that, enjoy it, and stop the worry about a little brown spot in your yard! Its just grass for god sake! The picking up with the other I fully understand, you do understand birds pee and poop, and sure that is hitting your yard too....enjoy life more..complain about real issues, not that your grass is not green

[Bogie Shooter]

While I certainly agree that pet owners need to pick up after their dogs, Please, until you men can pee and NOT get any of it on the toliet seats, worry about that before you worry about pee on your grass! You most likely have what....15 to 20 years life on this planet, if that, enjoy it, and stop the worry about a little brown spot in your yard! Its just grass for god sake! The picking up with the other I fully understand, you do understand birds pee and poop, and sure that is hitting your yard too....enjoy life more..complain about real issues, not that your grass is not green
One should raise the seat, first!

[Boudicca]

When I walk my dog, in addition to the usual cleanup bag etc., I carry a filled water bottle. If our pet did not use OUR yard for her bathroom, and uses a neighbor's lawn, following the cleanup duty, I always pour the water bottle contents on the site. Its a thorny subject, and like most aspects of living in TV, some folks are better at obeying the rules of "being a good neighbor" than others.

[jebartle]

Every pet owner needs to "relieve" their pet in their OWN yard.....You know the old "golden rule"....What frost me is the arrogance of some pet owners...I approached one pet owner and explained that my dog ONLY goes in HIS yard, and the response, you will love this, Oh, my father-in-law would NEVER allow that!....In other words, it's ok for their pet to make spots in my yard, but NOT in theirs....I've been trying to resolve this by getting opinions from several pet owners and yesterday a pet owner said that she would be annoyed if someone suggested that she relieve her dogs in her yard....I just don't get it!

The other option is of course going to common areas (postal areas or pet parks)

The residents that really SHOULD be upset are the homes WITHOUT pets....Very little respect is given to these residents....

[captg]

:sigh: Sunday a dog did it in my driveway. Tonight one did it in my front yard. The owners picked up after them but I don't know if they got it all? Yesterday at the Bonita mailboxes, I saw an owner pick up and dispose of the waste into the container provided for the mail trash. Where does it all end?:loco:

[Barefoot]

I see this as one of the few flaws in The Developers' Planning Strategy. The Developers decided to allow two domestic pets per household. Well and good. Many people purchased in TV (including me) because they allow two pets, any size. IMHO, the Developer should have provided convenient neighborhood dog parks so the canines wouldn't have to be exercised on neighborhood streets. Personally, when in TV, we take our dogs every single day to DDRR, and we're glad to pay for the fee at the private dog park.

Residents without pets will protest that Amenity Fees shouldn't include dog parks. But we don't golf or play pickle ball or tennis, and we're happy to have amenity fees spent on sports.

Pandora's Box is now open.

[tpop1]

:confused:While I certainly agree that pet owners need to pick up after their dogs, Please, until you men can pee and NOT get any of it on the toliet seats, worry about that before you worry about pee on your grass!

This is sexist!!! Why does my wife always complain of wet seats in public women's rooms?:girlneener:

You most likely have what....15 to 20 years life on this planet, if that, enjoy it, and stop the worry about a little brown spot in your yard! Its just grass for god sake!!

At 64 years old, I've earned the right to decide what bothers me! Well, if my wife agrees:jester:


you do understand birds pee and poop, and sure that is hitting your yard too....

One controls what one can control and I can control dogs using my yard as a toilet!:angel:

Seriously, I fail to understand how any right thinking person feels they right to have their dog use my yard when they undoubtedly have a yard of their own??:confused:

[Skybo]

When I walk my dog, in addition to the usual cleanup bag etc., I carry a filled water bottle. If our pet did not use OUR yard for her bathroom, and uses a neighbor's lawn, following the cleanup duty, I always pour the water bottle contents on the site. Its a thorny subject, and like most aspects of living in TV, some folks are better at obeying the rules of "being a good neighbor" than others.

How hard is to not let your dog pee on someone else’s property? Harder than carrying around a bottle to dilute the pee? Sorry, I just don’t get it. I have two dogs. We walk all over the neighborhood, but they don’t walk of other’s property. Therefore, they can’t pee (or poop) on other’s property.

I just don’t get it.

[angiefox10]

OK... I'm reading the posts and it appears that everyone is letting their dogs poop and pee on everyone else's lawn... I'm thinking it pretty much evens out!

*slapping hands together* Problem solved! :shrug:

NEXT!

[tsew22]

Maybe the developer could set aside homes for dog owners only, in each neighborhood. Then all the neighbors would have something in common, poop, pee, and barking! Leave the non dog owners alone!

[angiefox10]

Maybe the developer could set aside homes for dog owners only, in each neighborhood. Then all the neighbors would have something in common, poop, pee, and barking! Leave the non dog owners alone!


I just don't see how that could work.

1. What if you are a dog lover but don't own a dog?

2. What if you don't have a dog but then decide to buy a dog but you live in the none dog area?

3. What if you have a dog and then discover you are allergic to dogs and now you are stuck in the dog area?

I'm sorry, but I think there is a flaw in this plan.

Now to plan "B"..... :angel:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

......Now to plan "B"......

Switch to having cats??? :jester:

Bill :)

[Bogie Shooter]

I just don't see how that could work.

1. What if you are a dog lover but don't own a dog?
Area is for dog owners only
2. What if you don't have a dog but then decide to buy a dog but you live in the none dog area? You will have to move
3. What if you have a dog and then discover you are allergic to dogs and now you are stuck in the dog area? You will have to move
I'm sorry, but I think there is a flaw in this plan.

Now to plan "B"..... :angel:
All of this buying and selling will help the economy!

[angiefox10]

Switch to having cats??? :jester:

Bill :)

All of this buying and selling will help the economy!


Whoa... a plan "B" AND a plan "C" You guys are on the ball here!!!

Let me think about this and I'll get back to you!!!

BTW... Bill maybe it's time for you to resurrect your famous poop letter! I think it's fitting!!!

In the meantime, I'm all pooped out on this thread.

[buckscounty]

Amen....