Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2297080)

My neighbor got the picture after I left a copy of my lawn care bill at their home with a note saying, "since you get more enjoyment with your pet in my yard than I do, perhaps you won't mind paying this bill for the lawn treatment."

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2297191)

That’s way too low tech. What’s needed is thermal heat sensors that detect the dog pooping and trigger an orbiting satellite to snap a picture of the dog walker which goes through facial recognition software to identify the perpetrator and then instantaneously debits their bank account for the appropriately calibrated fine based on the size and consistency of the poop.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2297193)

It is sad that you even had to to do that. I'm sure you didn't enjoy it. And I'm sure your neighbor didn't enjoy receiving it. Puts strain on a relationship.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2297256)

Now, they walk their dog across the street and someone else gets to have fun with them. Like you said, "no respect." Personally, I don't need a "relationship" with a neighbor that has no "respect" for their neighborhood. I've had dog pets and working dogs for decades until I retired to the Villages. My dogs were trained to go to a set place on my property or the woods, and were happy animals. They were spoiled rotten, but were obedience trained. AND, I never-ever struck my animals. But, first a pet owner needs to be trained. Many in the Villages should not have pets. They are better off, just bird watching.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2297256)

Now, they walk their dog across the street and someone else gets to have fun with them. Like you said, "no respect." Personally, I don't need a "relationship" with a neighbor that has no "respect" for their neighborhood. I've had dog pets and working dogs for decades until I retired to the Villages. My dogs were trained to go to a set place on my property or the woods, and were happy animals. They were spoiled rotten, but were obedience trained. AND, I never-ever struck my animals. But, first a pet owner needs to be trained. Many in the Villages should not have pets. They are better off, just bird watching.

Originally Posted by TVTVTV (Post 2296170)

One of the biggest issues Villagers have to contend with is folks not willing to pick up their dog feces. Whether it's ruining the esthetics or harming the environment, laziness of owner's responsibilities should not be permitted.

The Villages could easily implement the dog DNA program, like many apartment, condo, and other housing areas have done. Dog owners and renters would submit a dog saliva swab for each dog, and be registered in the company's database, and culprit samples are sent and analyzed. The owner would then be identified and fined. Repeat offenders would have an additional consequence. It's not rocket science.

There are several companies making MILLIONS because of this, and Villagers deserve this issue to be addressed. To cover initial costs, dog owners would pay a small fee at the time of swabbbing. This approach would likely be welcomed by the majority of Villagers. Those who might be opposed- well guess why?

Dog feces left all over is becoming an increasing problem. I hope the people and TV administrators begin to push for this type of program. Perhaps it could be voted on by residents by District, and start small and see how effective it is. Of course there are issues to work out, but what a good resolution. Google DNA Dog Poop companies- you will find success stories and how they operate in some communities. Check out this for starters.

Dog Poop DNA Testing: The Scoop On The Latest Trend To Apprehend Offending Owners

Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2297276)

Far simpler. There are animal repellents.

Originally Posted by Bwanajim (Post 2298642)

Seriously??????🙄

Originally Posted by TVTVTV (Post 2296170)

One of the biggest issues Villagers have to contend with is folks not willing to pick up their dog feces. Whether it's ruining the esthetics or harming the environment, laziness of owner's responsibilities should not be permitted.

The Villages could easily implement the dog DNA program, like many apartment, condo, and other housing areas have done. Dog owners and renters would submit a dog saliva swab for each dog, and be registered in the company's database, and culprit samples are sent and analyzed. The owner would then be identified and fined. Repeat offenders would have an additional consequence. It's not rocket science.

There are several companies making MILLIONS because of this, and Villagers deserve this issue to be addressed. To cover initial costs, dog owners would pay a small fee at the time of swabbbing. This approach would likely be welcomed by the majority of Villagers. Those who might be opposed- well guess why?

Dog feces left all over is becoming an increasing problem. I hope the people and TV administrators begin to push for this type of program. Perhaps it could be voted on by residents by District, and start small and see how effective it is. Of course there are issues to work out, but what a good resolution. Google DNA Dog Poop companies- you will find success stories and how they operate in some communities. Check out this for starters.

Dog Poop DNA Testing: The Scoop On The Latest Trend To Apprehend Offending Owners

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2296202)

We know where this will be going. I predict 125 posts.

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 2296322)

I am compelled to comment....those two neighbors are a fraction of the majority of us responsible dog owners.

The irresponsible dog owners, isolated incidents, the less than 5% are presented similarly to a general condition.....which it is not!

So much for a crappy subject! :popcorn:

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2297367)

Envy (2004 film - Wikipedia)

Someone should invent Vapoorize.

Originally Posted by ronsroni (Post 2322739)

Wow. Even thinking that ANY dog owners in TV are going to come out of pocket to fatten the coffers of a DNA company to identify and fine/flog/jail/ostracize a person is NUTS. Bottom line: did YOU witness the dog defecating, or did you simply “see” some feces and go crazy?
I have 2 dogs. There are poop bags in both carts, our car, our pockets. We do not allow our dogs to violate anyone’s lawns, AND, we pick feces up to dispose of it properly.
Now, doing DNA checks on EVERY SINGLE PERSON makes sense. I, on a daily basis, remove TRASH from MMP’s due to deliberate littering, stuff flying out of carts; wittingly and unwittingly. Let’s identify those folks and “lock them up”. It’s only fitting.
The absurdity of it all.