Originally Posted by sunnyatlast (Post 1047388)

That's fine. But why do owners allow their dogs onto other people's yards and grass?? They're walking in either the street or on the sidewalk, so why allow the dog into somebody's yard? Why not keep it on the pavement or sidewalk? If the dog "needs" grass to eliminate on, then owners should use their own yard.

The first thing that needs to be stopped is the retractable leash released to whatever length the dog desires. Control the dog and keep it close, not extended to yards.

Originally Posted by lanemb (Post 1047440)

It is quite easy to understand not wanting dog poop in your yard. It is nasty. I do realize it is your private property but you do live in a community and everyone should have a little patience with those around them. Pets are a very important part of many of our residents lives including mine. You can't clean up pee and some pets just won't go in the street. I find it sad that this troubles you so. I hate to think I am about to move to an area where I can't even walk my dog without grumbling as we do the best we can to clean up after them. I guess in such a close neighborhood there will always be differences of opinion. Seeing the constant grumbling on this subject is disappointing.

I have already been in the yard an had a dog walker leave their mess in the yard. I simply asked them directly and politely to please clean up after their pets. This will be the last post I will do or read on this subject. I prefer to lead a positive life and hope to encourage others to do so living in harmony.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1047286)

Are you walking your dog, or toileting your dog? If you're out for exercise, try a short leash and keeping the dog in the street or on the sidewalk. If you're toileting your dog, do that in your own yard. Has worked for us.

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast (Post 1047450)

Baloney! If you keep the dog on the sidewalk or pavement and the dog has to go, sooner or later they'll unload.

And if they don't unload while out on the walk and kept on the sidewalk/street, they can do it when they get home, on your own property or in your house or garage.

Who's in charge? The owner or the dog??

Originally Posted by Sophie11 (Post 1047293)

One thing I have found out about living here is that just before dementia sets in people get very cranky and constantly looking for faults in other people or something to complain about!
For the amount of dogs that live in the villages you would think our lawns would be ruined but as I drive around in TV it is not the case at all!
It is beautiful here!

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1047261)

Originally Posted by fred53 (Post 1047468)

.....if they want more dog parks then let dog owners pay for them!!!!

Originally Posted by fred53 (Post 1047468)

find a place to bring it or walk it in the road/sidewalk...as for those not happy to pay for a private dog park...sell the dog. I love dogs...they're great companions and fun to be around....it's the damn owners who need the training...if they want more dog parks then let dog owners pay for them!!!!

Originally Posted by Spikearoni (Post 1047502)

We have two dogs and never allow them to urinate on our lawn or anyone else's. Urine leaves burn spots that are clearly visible. How anyone can consider themselves to be "responsible pet owners" when s/he permits his/her pet to relieve themselves on private property is beyond me.

Originally Posted by raynan (Post 1047460)

It's really simple. Dog goes in their own yard and then goes for a walk as a reward. Been doing this here for 5 years, no problem. Second pit stop when you get back to your own yard.

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast (Post 1047450)

Baloney! If you keep the dog on the sidewalk or pavement and the dog has to go, sooner or later they'll unload.

And if they don't unload while out on the walk and kept on the sidewalk/street, they can do it when they get home, on your own property or in your house or garage.

Who's in charge? The owner or the dog??

Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 1047459)

I have a nice big yard where the dog can take care of her business before we leave. However sometimes if we are out on a long walk she might need to relieve herself. Picking up the poo is no doubt required. I want to see a yard where the grass is so senitive a bit of dog pee is going to burn the grass.

I guess I'll put a sign saying dog pee is welcome....

Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 1047463)

Ok, I keep waiting for someone to make the comment, but no luck, so I'll do it and take the heat... I now teach my dog to pee in the street on our walks. Now the walkers behind us are complaining because the have to walk around the pee or a golf cart drives through it. When they start b#%^*+ing about the dog peeing in the street what should we do now? Go!

Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder (Post 1047413)

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Originally Posted by Spikearoni (Post 1047502)

. Urine leaves burn spots that are clearly visible. How anyone can consider themselves to be "responsible pet owners" when s/he permits his/her pet to relieve themselves on private property is beyond me.

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa (Post 1047336)

Perhaps responses were slow to come because this is an old, old complaint.

Sadly, there are inconsiderate dog owners who allow their pets to befoul neighborhood lawns.

Equally sad is that legally it's not your lawn in most cases. If you will look at your purchase papers you will find that your property line is not at the street. In most cases the first 12 or 15 feet between the edge of the street and your property line is part of the roadway right-of-way. Although you are expected to maintain the lawn, it is not yours. You have no standing to charge a person in this area with trespassing.

People can ignore your complaints, so why bother?

Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1047586)

Okay, read that statement. So where do your 2 dogs go potty ?

Originally Posted by hampton (Post 1047571)

They should pee in your yard. What is so hard about that?

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist (Post 1047589)

With all respect, Carl, whom I adore, it actually is your lawn for all purposes except as specified in the easement, which for the county is to build a road or the developer for utility repairs or upgrades. Otherwise homeless people could camp on my 13 foot easement.

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1047618)

We have a corner lot. Our dog is contained within our property by an Invisible Fence, so he does all his business in our yard. Our neighborhood has many other dogs and almost all their owners pick up if their dogs uses the grass in the easement closest to the street. Every once I awhile a stranger walks a dog and doesn't pick up after the dog. (That does frost me somewhat.) having said that, despite the use of a portion of our lawn by dogs, there is not a single spot where the lawn has suffered.

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1047597)

I think this thread should be moved to the Medical and Health Discussion. There are certain related overtones I'm picking up here.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1047621)

I'll be right over with my male non-leg-lifting, 88-lb dog to show you what the spot looks like!

To that end, ours is trained to pee in the landscape stones:o

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 1047629)

hey my dog just took her morning constitution.

I knew The Village People would want to know.

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1047632)

Be sure to update this thread throughout the day please.

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 1047629)

hey my dog just took her morning constitution.
I knew The Village People would want to know.

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1047618)

We have a corner lot. Our dog is contained within our property by an Invisible Fence, so he does all his business in our yard. Our neighborhood has many other dogs and almost all their owners pick up if their dogs uses the grass in the easement closest to the street. Every once I awhile a stranger walks a dog and doesn't pick up after the dog. (That does frost me somewhat.) having said that, despite the use of a portion of our lawn by dogs, there is not a single spot where the lawn has suffered.

Originally Posted by gerryann (Post 1047501)

This poop thread is going nowhere and never will. All they do is get people upset. Dogs will ALWAYS be walked here in the villages. Those that pick up (almost all) will continue to do so. Those that don't pick up ( a small minority) will continue to leave the poop. Just deal with each case individually.

Nothing will get solved with nasty comments. A lot of you will be leaving soon to go home, so you won't have to deal with it anymore.....and even if your lawn gets peed on while your gone, you'll never know cause your lawn will still look fine. My dog pees on my lawn and my lawn is in absolutely perfect condition.

Life's too short. SMILE. It's such a trivial problem.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1047655)

Thanks for the update Cisco.
Dog elimination is indeed a topic on a lot of Village People's minds. It requires a lot of brisk and decisive discussion.
If you miss this week's thread, no worries, there will be another one along shortly. :sigh:

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 1047668)

Lulu get up late and likes to poo poo by the blooming Lilacs.

Would anyone like a video ? with the morning sunrise it would be stunning.