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[SAM55]

I live in Central New York where we have a county leash law, but it's not really enforced.  My next-door-neighbors of 30+ years have had dogs since they moved in.  We each have a large yard, little over an acre.  In our neighborhood, some neighbors are meticulous with their lawns, some aren't.  We are.  We have a mini poodle that

stays indoors and we walk her at the park or on the leash at night carrying our poop bags.  Our neighbor, who we've gotten along with forever, their college grad daughter is back home (2 years now) with a labrador who poops massive piles in our lawn daily.  My husband has asked the dad and daughter several times to please keep their door on their property as the dog now thinks our yard is the place to go.  It's gotten so bad, we've shoveled 10 huge loads of poop just in two days.  It's gotten into a heated argument now where the dad says, "It's not my dog.  Talk to my daughter."  And the daughter says, "There's nothing I cna do about it.  We have her perimeter collar on, but it doesn't help."

Yesterday there was a heated exchange between my husband and the father.  We are no longer friends.  What can we do about it?  They now just hang the phone up on my husband when he calls... (We hvae grandchildren who play ball in our back yard that have gotten into the mess several times...)

[threecees]

That is just terrible. They are not responsible owners.

Try to catch their dog in action with a video or pictures. This is going to be

a very bad situation if they don't do their part. 

With little kids running around the yard you shouldn't have to worry about

any dog other than your own.

You tried talking to them and they are ignorant to the situation, you may

have to take this up with your city authority.

[Othereeeen]

@SAM55 

I'd pick up the rancid feces in a bucket and deposit it on thier lawn.

I have the same issue with my neighbor in rural PA.Thier lab makes piles all over my lawn, and the neighbor just laughs it off.

So I pile it near his  firewood pile.Of course he just works around the fragrant pyramid, because he is a DOLT.

Inconsideration is the norm today.

This neighbor also allows his cats to breed, and does not feed them. They are feral. I feed them because I feel bad for them, and I can't stand to see animals suffer because the owner is a selfish dolt. 

His property is a god awful mess, and since there are no town rules about it, he can keep his 400 lawn mowers, 13 vehicles, a fifth wheel that hasn't moved in five years etc on his place. We other neighbors can't do a thing about it. 

It's the ONLY dump on our road, and of course it has to be beside my home ( and the neighbor on the other side, who is also neat and furious about this). I'm lucky trees block most of the view from my home, but my one neighbor's kitchen looks right out at the mess....

And to be clear, I don't blame the dog. She's doing what dogs do.

Some day she will get hit in the road.

My neighbor will probably just shrug and laugh it off.

Unfortunately there IS another more permanent solution.

Report him to the town so it's on record,  and when they don't or won't act, and it's a shame their mutt attacked your dog....but you did what you had to do. 

You know what I mean.

[TheMemphisVette]

fence

[Janey2]

@SAM55 @Is there a fence around your property? If not that is probably the only way to solve your problem. Even if you just put a fence between their side and yours. 
if there are town laws the town will probably just fine them and they might not care about the fine.

[Othereeeen]

@SAM55 

Can you catch the offending dog and take it to the shelter?

That may work....let them know you did so they can "rescue" it before they euthanize it, but  if it continues, just don't notify them next time.

I know it seems harsh, but not everyone wants feces on thier lawn and garden, or wants to run over that stuff with the lawn mower. Or track it into thier home or garage.

Take pictures too. Of the dog on your lawn AND the feces piles, with your home in the picture for reference.

Just in case it goes to court. If there IS a leash law, they won't have a leg to stand on.

And if it DOES go to court, bring a bag of feces with you so the judge can decide if he wants that on HIS front lawn.

If he says he doesn't mind, leave it with his clerk on the way out.

[SandySparkles]

😮WOW! That is CRAZY! I am SO sorry you are having to endure INCONSIDERATE neighbors like these, especially since you once got along!❤ Are you able to put up a privacy fence? Do you have a homeowners association to voice a complaint with? Perhaps a courtesy call to them from the neighborhood police might be of some benefit!🤔 This is a tough one!! I really HOPE you are able to find a solution soon, as I can understand how distressing something like this is!!!🤞🤞😐

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[SAM55]

Unfortunately, no, we have no fence.  We considered it years ago when they moved in, because they've always had at least three dogs that run loose.  We have a tree line (spruces, the dogs are able to get through) on each side of our property, but I'm willing to bet if we went through the expense of a fence, the dogs would just poop in our front lawn.  This is a nightmare.  The last thing I want is to have neighbor issues.  But they just don't care.  The dad says, "NOT MY PROBLEM!  NOT MY DOG!"  My husband says, "It lives in YOUR house!"  On a side note, the daughter has just gotten a job as a police officer in our town!

[Janey2]

@Othereeeen  That is a wonderful idea. Maybe if they have to go get their dog from the shelter a few times this will iratate them into watching their dog more carefully.  @SAM55 If their dog is running all over the place aren't they afraid it will run away?

[Mombo1]

@SAM55    I had a similar problem with a neighbor.  They had four dogs and only cleaned up after them once a week.  It was so disgusting and no longer worth reminding them....So...I called Code Enforcement in our town.  They require that people maintain their properties and provide a healthy environment .  Obviously they weren't doing either.  After being fined...the problem was solved.  Maybe your neighbor needs a pinch to their wallet.  🤷🏻‍♀️