I don't see how it's unreasonable that they call animal control. Animals running around neighborhoods is dangerous not just for people but especially the animals themselves.

Of course, talking to the owners first would be more prudent, but they sound like assholes if they just let their dogs run around.

1/20/2010 2:00:54 PM

Do they have collars? If so, then I see no harm in calling Animal Control. They'll pick up the dog, find out who the owner is and bitch them out for you.

1/20/2010 3:06:05 PM

shit is unsanitary.

for you and the dog.

nothing wrong with reporting it if you have already spoken face to face.

1/20/2010 3:08:35 PM

they do have collars... i thought about calling animal control, but i'd rather handle the problem myself, and without confrontation or involving any sort of government employee. if it takes a $3 shaker of cayenne pepper and 5 minutes of my time, the avoidance of conflict is totally worth it... i guess i just don't like showing any kind of weakness, like if the passive-aggressive neighbor saw i was irritated by his dog crapping there, it would totally make his day, and give him even more inspiration to desecrate my shitty little lawn.

1/20/2010 3:15:53 PM

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"i guess i just don't like showing any kind of weakness"

Letting the dogs shit on your property is the very definition of weakness.

If you don't want to be perceived as weak, do something about it today.

[Edited on January 20, 2010 at 3:36 PM. Reason : x]

1/20/2010 3:36:21 PM

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"You say you don't want conflict...its obvious these people have no respect for you, so by "keeping the peace", you're not maintaining your friendship with them, but confirming your status as an inferior."

Agreed. We females are always more interested in being the peace keeper because society tells us to be nice, love everything, and turn the other cheek...well this time the other cheek is the one on your ass and you're turning it to get spanked. Stop punishing yourself and tell them in a letter or face to face if it does not stop, you will be contacting animal control. So what? You don't get to have a beer with some lazy ass humans.

1/20/2010 3:51:39 PM

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" if it takes a $3 shaker of cayenne pepper and 5 minutes of my time"

but youll have to continually re-apply, its not like one time will do it

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"Letting the dogs shit on your property is the very definition of weakness. If you don't want to be perceived as weak, do something about it today."

yep

1/20/2010 4:06:10 PM

Confront them, be clear about your expectations, and state your intentions if this happens again. It's your property.

1/20/2010 4:19:15 PM

How do you know it was dog shit on your door?

1/20/2010 4:24:03 PM

because it smelled just like your mom

1/20/2010 4:35:00 PM

we put cayenne down maybe 3 times and the dog got the point

[Edited on January 20, 2010 at 4:37 PM. Reason : ]

1/20/2010 4:36:55 PM

lol, animal control won't do shit. what a joke.

I recommend that high pitched sound thing or the cayenne pepper.


Or if you can somehow figure out how to do it without the neighbors realizing, give the dogs some X-Lax. Then again unless they're in the house a lot that could backfire on you

1/20/2010 4:41:33 PM

The thing with the Cayenne power is it might be gone after a rain or dew. Also, it could take a long time before the dog finally trains himself to stay away from your property.

I like the pooping dog-NO signs.

1/20/2010 4:45:52 PM

put a bowl of water out with POISON written on the side of the bowl

1/20/2010 4:47:37 PM

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"put a bowl of water antifreeze out with POISON written on the side of the bowl"

1/20/2010 4:51:38 PM

^haha, I like that one

1/20/2010 4:56:26 PM

do not pass go...

1/20/2010 4:59:21 PM

Sounds to me like seapunky needs a man around the house to handle this tough situation. I'd volunteer but I'm wicked busy.

1/20/2010 5:44:10 PM

I'll be your man seapunky

1/20/2010 6:05:55 PM

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"Animals running around neighborhoods is dangerous not just for people but especially the animals themselves. "

This. If they're letting their dogs run around, there's a good chance the dog will end up hit by a car one day. Unless you're okay with the dogs being dead, you should call animal control.

1/20/2010 6:15:05 PM

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"put a bowl of water out with POISON written on the side of the bowl"

1/21/2010 10:47:27 AM

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"I bought this ultrasonic motion-activated thingy "

This was going to be my advice if you cant come to terms with them in person.

1/21/2010 11:00:37 AM

Why hasn't anyone recommended murdering the dog?

1/21/2010 11:30:15 AM

I think that was covered by

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"put a bowl of water antifreeze out with POISON written on the side of the bowl"

1/21/2010 12:50:23 PM

I think the owners will get the hint when they see their dog drinking from the bowl

1/21/2010 12:54:25 PM

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"the husband is kind of passive-aggressive"

So are you apparently. While I understand not wanting to cause a problem, it sounds like they've already caused one for you with ruined shoes and whatnot. If you don't want it happening, say something to the neighbor while the dog is out there in your yard. Pick up the poop in a bag yourself, knock on their door, and hand it to them.

1/21/2010 1:12:49 PM

Next time you are invited or think you may go in their house, be sure to wear some shoes you don't really care about, step in some of the freshest and gooey-ist shit in your yard and track that motherfuckin shit in while apologetically saying sorry and that you must have stepped in it in your yard.

1/22/2010 6:43:18 PM

BB GUN

1/22/2010 7:05:23 PM

I have heard hotdogs soaked in anti-freeze serve as a good anti-dog mechanism

1/22/2010 7:38:21 PM

1/22/2010 7:58:20 PM

just start taking a shit on their lawn. see what they say.

1/23/2010 2:28:48 PM

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" Letting the dogs shit on your property is the very definition of weakness. If you don't want to be perceived as weak, do something about it today."

1/23/2010 2:38:48 PM