[LuvNH]

I think this thread is more about the lack of respect that dog people show for others' property. After all the dog is on the end of the leash, not holding it.

[BumpaOompa]

Originally Posted by krash

For @#$%& sake, its ONLY grass!!!

Says the person who doesn’t take care of their yard.

[FastAndCurious]

I don't have a dog. No matter what the issue, there will always be a small percentage of folks who don't think the rules pertain to them and they don't care less about anyone. Unfortunately, it ruins it for the rest.

[BumpaOompa]

Impossible to make a reasonable request to those who are unreasonable. Dog owners in TV see the world as their toilet.

[jimmy o]

Yes there are many folks that complain about dogs using their lawns. Agreement will never happen. Why get upset about it? At least the dog walkers around here clean up after their dogs. What do you do about the plethora of wild life that uses your lawn? Nobody cleans up after them. There are raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, and fowl pooping on lawns everyday. Then there are the numerous reptiles defecating and shedding skin. Oh yes the overhead droppings too. Complaining about dog walkers who pick after their dogs is actually something that defines crabby old people.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

I think this thread is more about the lack of respect that dog people show for others' property. After all the dog is on the end of the leash, not holding it.

Yes, it not about the dog at all, it’s about the many owners that give dogs a bad rap!

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by jimmy o

Yes there are many folks that complain about dogs using their lawns. Agreement will never happen. Why get upset about it? At least the dog walkers around here clean up after their dogs. What do you do about the plethora of wild life that uses your lawn? Nobody cleans up after them. There are raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, and fowl pooping on lawns everyday. Then there are the numerous reptiles defecating and shedding skin. Oh yes the overhead droppings too. Complaining about dog walkers who pick after their dogs is actually something that defines crabby old people.

The wildlife that may/MAY use our yards, do not have disrespectful owners that are so selfish that they could not care less about the opinion or feelings of their neighbor that might put thousands into their landscaping. Oh, but those same folks that do not care about their neighbor will be deeply offended by a small white cross in a neighbor's yard, or a political flag flying over their property. Respect other's property and if you must walk your dog until it relieves itself, try using the dog parks that the developer conveniently added for your enjoyment. And don't be upset if my sprinklers come on at the same time you and your pet are using my yard as a dog park. After all, that is really my right.

[Indydealmaker]

If this issue is your biggest problem, I envy you!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by BumpaOompa

Says the person who doesn’t take care of their yard.

Massey does it right?

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by JSR22

You should have moved to a community that does not allow dogs.

Originally Posted by JSRusso

It’s not as reasonable a request as it might sound. Most dogs don’t go poo or pee on their owners demand. Walking them is for exercise primarily, most let their dogs out back of their own homes to pee and poop. But as life would have it, dogs poop and pee when the urge arises, similar to horses. What’s critical is that the owner picks up after the dog.

Originally Posted by Captainpd

Next time you go out to eat, Make sure you pee or poop before you go. If you are so smart, you shouldn't have to ever pee/poop except at your house.

^This, this and this.

[Lillyangel]

But it really doesn't matter if they pick it up, the smell left attracts many other dogs, to a dog it is a contest for marking territory. I have witnessed several people allowing the dog to walk them as the dog goes up driveways to the plants and pees on them. Continuous pee damages and will even kills plants. I have seen the results.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by scooterstang

But one thing I remember was growing up in MN suburbs I don't remember anyone ever walking a dog! They either had fenced in yards or they would go out with the dog in their yard to let it do it's thing.

You can't have a fence in my neighborhood, otherwise I would install one.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by jimmy o

complaining about dog walkers who pick after their dogs is actually something that defines crabby old people.

yep

[LuvNH]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

yep

I am neither crabby or old, I just dislike a dog using my yard as their toilet bowl, and I especially dislike disrespectful people allowing their animal to foul my yard.

However, on reflection I could install an electric fence that would keep your animal off my yard.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

I am neither crabby or old, I just dislike a dog using my yard as their toilet bowl, and I especially dislike disrespectful people allowing their animal to foul my yard.

However, on reflection I could install an electric fence that would keep your animal off my yard.

That would not work. The dog would have to be wearing a collar paired with the fence. Electric fences are used to keep your dog in your yard. The fence does not prevent animals from entering the yard.