Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304073)

Why, why, why would anybody harm an obedient dog? That is just following the owner’s expectations?

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2303975)

You say that the dog owners walk into your yard uninvited. That is downright un-neighborly. They say that 2 wrongs don't make a right, but a Red Rider BB gun used covertly might be an option. The BBs are traveling at low velocity and if it hit the dog in the rear end, it would not break the skin. Other options would be to throw fireworks or set up mouse traps, which would snap and startle the dog. A small air horn like used to scare bears away could startle the dog. And dogs have very sensitive hearing. A water cannon with a little bit of ammonia in it might work. Use of bear spray would keep it away.
.........The is also products sold at hardware stores that the smell keeps deer and raccoons away. It has a name like "critter-ritter".

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2304134)

Shooting at a dog is animal abuse. Even using a BB.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2304075)

If the owner was not acting responsible and the dog presented a clear and present danger the dog may be the best option for neutralizing the danger.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304202)

In my opinion, it is not the dog, it is the owner you need to train.

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304204)

Groundhog Day. Again.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304205)

When the dog tells the owner what to do, I’ll reverse my position. I don’t understand why owners try to justify their anti social behavior though. Do you?

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304207)

This approach is way more "anti-social" than a dog doing the same thing the rabbits, squirrels, rats, mice, snakes, bugs, birds, coyotes, foxes, and who knows what else does in your yard. And they NEVER pick it up. The dog owners do 99+% of the time. And why don't all of those wild critters damage the yard? Because it is less of an issue than the fertilizer and pest control you put on your grass.

Relax. Take a breath. Get to know people and dogs without letting it drive you mad.

Hey, you asked.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2304212)

This is way off topic, but..........

Has anybody noticed that dog poop threads go on for hundreds of threads, roundabout threads have a life of their own, but climate change threads started by a weather club member who doubts the narrative of manmade climate change get closed pretty quickly. Anyone suspect an agenda?

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304215)

Point made. Thanks.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2304212)

This is way off topic, but..........

Has anybody noticed that dog poop threads go on for hundreds of threads, roundabout threads have a life of their own, but climate change threads started by a weather club member who doubts the narrative of manmade climate change get closed pretty quickly. Anyone suspect an agenda?

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304202)

In some rural areas dogs are used as guard dogs. When one goes walking (not on private property) these dogs often warn with a growl to stay off their property. Postal carriers etc walk with a significant stick and in an immediate attack scenario, use rocks too. Most dogs back off except, highly trained ones. But it is self defense. I wouldn’t categorize using your lawn as a personal attack. In my opinion, it is not the dog, it is the owner you need to train.

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304207)

This approach is way more "anti-social" than a dog doing the same thing the rabbits, squirrels, rats, mice, snakes, bugs, birds, coyotes, foxes, and who knows what else does in your yard. And they NEVER pick it up. The dog owners do 99+% of the time. And why don't all of those wild critters damage the yard? Because it is less of an issue than the fertilizer and pest control you put on your grass.

Relax. Take a breath. Get to know people and dogs without letting it drive you mad.

Hey, you asked.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304211)

You seem to miss/ignore the point that wild animals are not under the supervision of human owners. The owners are well aware of what their dog is doing. One neighbor I have written about previously, has had brain surgery relatively recently. It looked like he was not going to make it. He had to learn to talk and walk again (praise the Lord). I just saw him again this morning. He walks on the street with his little pooch and what even surgery didn’t take from him, is to stay off people’s lawns. So what;s wrong with the other people?

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304204)

Groundhog Day. Again.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2304211)

I just saw him again this morning. He walks on the street with his little pooch and what even surgery didn’t take from him, is to stay off people’s lawns. So what;s wrong with the other people?

Originally Posted by Hifred (Post 2303100)

Is there legal recourse to this issue.... We have owned our house since 2019 and have had wonderful neighbors. In January of this year, after a neighbor behind us passed, his house sold. The new neighbors continually let their dog out to come poop in my yard. I have respectfully asked them to keep the dog in their yard but it isn't happening. I have walked in dog poop more times than I can count and am tired of it. I have cameras in the back of my house so I have video. I am curious if there is anything that can be done? They have the whole front of their house and they could take the dog out to the front of their house but they don't. It is not just the dog who is in my yard they come in my yard as well when they let the dog out. BTW their property is not in deed compliance but I have never filed a complaint because I have always gotten along well with my neighbors but my patience is wearing thin. Any thoughts?

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz (Post 2304324)

Let us know how you solve the problem

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304329)

Not likely. OP hasn't been back since the day of the first post. But it got the usual negative natives stirred up, which may have been the intent.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2304498)

I recall a hot headed woman coming out and admonishing me the I had not picked up my dog's poop. I did not as he ate it first. He was out on the street before being picked up by a dog catcher in a Crystal River neighborhood for an unknown amount of time but had been very thin when Max's Pet Connection got him from a kill shelter and had him available to adopt during a Pet Adoption event.

Some pooches recycle. Gross but **it happens.

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304291)

You seem to miss the point.

WHAT. DOES. IT. MATTER?

Who cares? If the poop being picked up isn't bothering you, and you seem to acknowledge the other animals do the same without having it removed, why cause yourself heartburn? It is not harming your yard despite what some few people seem to think. The end of our street has a light pole. Every dog without fail whizzes on the thing. Guess what? The grass is greener and stronger than most of the yards. People need to get over themselves.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2304501)

And then they lick your face! Ah, how sweet! ������������������

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2304509)

Actually my dog does not do that.

And often I can get to the poop before he eats it and scoop it up and put it in a bag.

Cannot do that at the dog park as he runs way ahead. A CT or somewhere up there in New England Villager retiree who worked as a supply manager for a number of vet offices had suggested I sprinkle Adolf's Meat Tenderizer on his food. This contains some kind of chemicals which make the poop unappetizing to the dog who dropped it. And other dogs I suppose. It worked well. But it only works for some pooches. Meat Tenderizer in Dog Food: All FAQs answered - Healthy Homemade Dog Treats.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2304631)

While I am a former dog owner and I like dogs very much, I do understand that they are dogs and dogs are not noted for being sanitary. My last dog was a massive St Bernard. Lots of fur and gallons of drool. He was great!

But, sometimes, EWww!

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304291)

You seem to miss the point.

WHAT. DOES. IT. MATTER?

Who cares? If the poop being picked up isn't bothering you, and you seem to acknowledge the other animals do the same without having it removed, why cause yourself heartburn? It is not harming your yard despite what some few people seem to think. The end of our street has a light pole. Every dog without fail whizzes on the thing. Guess what? The grass is greener and stronger than most of the yards. People need to get over themselves.

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2304815)

Ground beef rolled up with exlax and some pepper flakes inside.

Toss on lawn, just before neighbor lets the flea infested mongrel out to yoir lawn.

Sometime during the day…neighbor will not be fast enough to let said mongrel out in time.

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2304815)

Ground beef rolled up with exlax and some pepper flakes inside.

Toss on lawn, just before neighbor lets the flea infested mongrel out to yoir lawn.

Sometime during the day…neighbor will not be fast enough to let said mongrel out in time.

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2304291)

You seem to miss the point.

WHAT. DOES. IT. MATTER?

Who cares? If the poop being picked up isn't bothering you, and you seem to acknowledge the other animals do the same without having it removed, why cause yourself heartburn? It is not harming your yard despite what some few people seem to think. The end of our street has a light pole. Every dog without fail whizzes on the thing. Guess what? The grass is greener and stronger than most of the yards. People need to get over themselves.

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2304815)

Ground beef rolled up with exlax and some pepper flakes inside.

Toss on lawn, just before neighbor lets the flea infested mongrel out to yoir lawn.

Sometime during the day…neighbor will not be fast enough to let said mongrel out in time.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2304848)

Disgusting...

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2304851)

Actually, ground paper steak was delicious! And the exlax cured my constipation. Win win! 😉

Originally Posted by villager7591 (Post 2303252)

Sprinkle Cayenne pepper on your yard. You won't need much. Dogs' sniffers will not like it and it won't hurt them.

Originally Posted by 1009 wilder (Post 2303512)

hi i had it happen to me so i just put in the street and all the walkers were mad i just sed you pick it up

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2304999)

And here I thought that letting your dog poop in someone's yard was at the bottom of the list. I stand corrected.

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2304815)

Ground beef rolled up with exlax and some pepper flakes inside.

Toss on lawn, just before neighbor lets the flea infested mongrel out to yoir lawn.

Sometime during the day…neighbor will not be fast enough to let said mongrel out in time.