Best response I read, I agree its the owner not the dog that’s to blame, and I am having the same problem with my neighbors who now that I have ask them not to allow their dogs to do this has only made me the target of the neighborhood, so to the person who said you can only guard your yard for so long my response is that goes both ways!

You will most often get more of the things that matter in life by giving them first than you ever will by trying desperately to get them or asking for them.
~~[Zero Dean]

I agree wholeheartedly! My neighbor across the street literally walks their dog to my neighbor’s yard next to them… lets the dog hop up there foot tall border wall and use their lawn as a toilet…. when the dog is finished they simply return right back to their home…. this is NOT ok… the 3 foot rule is absurd, too! I have folks in my neighborhood who WALK their dogs and occassionally they stop and their dogs do their marking…. they are not PURPOSELY taking their dog to my yard daily to use the toilet to save their own lawn!!!!…. they do not even WALK their dog…. it is a blatent disrespect for their neighbor! They have a very huge CORNER lot, and do not potty their yard in the area in front of their own home or in their own backyard. I own three dogs myself and I RARELY let my own dogs wander into another’s property… I have my own yard! I am VIDEOTAPING this blatant respect they have for my neighbor’s yard and intend to contact animal control AND the police with this matter. These folks have NO respect to do what they are doing. And to the person who said it’s ok to let the folks allow their dogs to ruin your lawn because they could do stuff for you…. you should become a politician! I dont want HELP from these people. I demand respect. Just because you own a dog does not give you immunity to be a d*****bag…. also, in addition, in regards to the comment ‘just water more…’ I live in California…. we have constant major water droughts…. I should not have to waste more water because someone wants to let their dog use my yard REPEATEDLY as a toilet… they do this to my neighbor’s yard a couple times a day…. EVERY DAY. Even more so, I shoud not have to pay for the extra water, too! They KNOW they are doing wrong or they wouldnt be looking round to see if anyone is watching!

Yeah, I have gotten the “window knock” as well.

There was this one nasty dude who would honk and shout at me, whenever he sees me in his car; even though I was nowhere near his property. He would also honk and shout at people who were not driving fast enough (for him). I think he just liked shouting at people. Luckily, they moved away. It was like winning the lottery when they finally moved. 😀

Nowadays, I try my best to ignore and move on. Really not worth it to engage with such people in any way. The same goes for online nasties. They are just not worth the agitation.

Big hugs to Guinness. He is a handsome fella. Also enjoyed your Flickr photos – some great action shots!

How inconsiderate this is! Since the bylaws in my city appear to deal only with the wearing of leashes and picking up of feces, all I can do is hope the owners get their pay back some day.

As for a dog using another’s lawn as a toilet – yes, dogs have to go when they have to go….. The bottom line here is that as the one holding the leash, you control where your dog walks. If you KNOW a neighbor has an issue with dog peeing on their lawn, don’t let your dog pee on their lawn. What is so difficult here? Also…. there is NO reason – NONE – for a dog owner to give their dog enough lead to walk clear into the middle of someone’s lawn to do their business. Again – you control where your dog goes – DON’T LET IT HAPPEN. In my humble opinion – that is simply rude and unacceptable. Keep in mind – I am PASSIONATE about dogs and cannot live my life without them.

My dog is trained (why? because I trained him – go figure) and when he starts sniffing because he wants to mark somewhere I don’t want him to mark, a gentle tug on the leash along with the command “leave it” and he walks off. In fact, simply telling him to leave it will do it.

So many people don’t train their dogs because it takes work and time and commitment and effort. People get dogs and don’t know the first thing about owning a dog. These are often times the same people who piss off their neighbors with those dogs. And it’s not the dog’s fault – it’s the owner’s fault. The dog is doing what the owner is allowing it to do.

If you have a yard, let your dog pee in your yard at the start of your walk. Yes, he’ll want to mark again on that walk, but at least you know he doesn’t NEED to go.

And what is with the person yelling at the writer because he let his three-legged dog rest on the sidewalk on a hot day when he got tired?? I don’t understand that one.

Again…. I love dogs. It’s people I can’t stand.

Loved the blog. Thanks!

the gentleman came out of his business and actually thanked me. it was nice of him and he gave eddie a treat to take home lol a piece of fresh baked bread

That is a great story. It is nice when people treat each other with respect, and also show appreciation of each others’ efforts.