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I have an ongoing dog poop issue at the moment too.
I own a home in SoCal. Every day two ladies take their pugs for a walk. They stop at my house and allow their dogs to pee and poop in the same spot on my lawn. They stay for a good 3 minutes or so while their pugs tear at the grass and root around. Meanwhile our dogs and the neighbor's dogs become agitated and bark the entire time. At least once a week they leave the poop. Moreover, the grass is ruined from their DAILY urine and rooting. This has been going on for at least a year.
A month ago, I decided to talk to them. As soon as I walked out of my house, they backed up and started saying "Sorry, sorry, I know. My dogs go every day. I cross the street from now on. I get rid of my dogs". I had not even said a word. I responded "Thank you".
I have crossed their paths walking with my wife several times since and they always say "hello, I keep my dogs off your grass."
Well, the grass is still screwed up in the same spot and this morning they were at it again letting the dogs pee, poo and root in my grass. I did not want to rush out and confront them, so I walked out after they left and sure enough they did NOT pick up all the poop. They were a couple houses up the street by this time and had stopped at another neighbor's house to let them do their business there too! They saw me but turned around quickly and would not look at me again as I stood with my arms out looking at them. I am pretty sure they continue to do this daily. It is not just disrespectful to my dogs, it makes my lawn look really cruddy.
So, I am going to make a sign that says "Don't let your pugs poop on my yard." I am also going to spread cayenne pepper all over the area.
I am all for getting along, turning the other cheek, and being a good, kind citizen, but I can't help getting angry when someone literally *****s on your rights and property without regard.
What are these ladies thinking?
What would you do?
Mike
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