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Neighbor's dog peeing in our yard, Is it acceptable?
I came into this situation and before I do something out of rage, I needed to know your opinions.
I have a big yard, and it extends to a sidewalk and then grass and an oak tree. All the property belongs to us (the design is same for all houses here). My neighbor brings his dog out, and today while we were chatting with him and his wife outside, their dog (without a leash) came and peed on the oak tree in our yard.
Now i am not a fan of dogs, and I just absolutely hate dogs peeing and pooping some place where I may be laying my picnic basket in summer. We didn't tell them anything and of course the neighbor also showed no reaction.
Now I had a good talk with my husband alone. We both are not aware of the pet rules here in US, and the neighbor is also Indian so I'm not sure whether he will be knowing them. Is it acceptable for dogs to be ting in other people's yards during their walks? My husband had also seen this dog doing the same thing in other people's yards in the cul de sac. Would it be appropriate to tell the neighbor to watch his dog and not let him in other people's property?
It's not acceptable, but I'm not sure it's illegal, at least with regards to urinating.
I do have to ask, according to your post this is the first time the neighbors dog has peed on your property, or have you noticed him doing it more often?
I would let it slide and see if this is an ongoing problem, or a one shot deal.
Remember one thing, even though you don't like dogs, it's not the dog's fault that his owner isn't controlling him, it's the owners responsibility, and the dog shouldn't suffer because of the owners actions. Please don't do anything rash, especially not to the dog.
No, not at all. You can very nicely knock on your neighbor's door and tell them you just want to let them know that you will be treating your grass this season, which is harmful for dogs to walk on (which, by the way it is) and you just wanted to make sure they were aware of it.
You may also let them know that probably all the neighbors treat their lawn and they should not be letting the dog on their lawns either.
Allheart, I had to spread the rep. Wonderfully worded, kind and efficient way of dealing with the problem. You are such a sweetie, have I told you that lately?
Altenweg, my husband told me that he had seen this dog peeing on other's properties too sometimes while watching out the window. So this ia an ongoing problem. However the other neighbor's may not hve noticed as it was cold and rainy and everybody stays indoors.
What do you mean by telling me "dog shouldn't suffer because of the owners actions. Please don't do anything rash, especially not to the dog." ? Do you tink I am not aware that it's not the dog's faults, did I sound that stupid? Or do you take me as an inhuman who would harm another innocent creature for something it doesn't even know it's doing. Remember, when I say that I do not like dogs that does NOT meaan I want to "kill" dogs. Please DO NOT JUDGE people by giving such answers. And what I meant by my rage is thrashing out at my neighbor and giving him a peice of my mind.
Allheart, that is a very nice way to put it. I will wait for other's responses too before deciding on anything.
Sasha, please calm down. I love dogs, I love all animals, I was simply stating that this is the owners fault, not the dogs fault.
I have seen people do terrible things to animals because of them peeing on their property, or digging etc. I never said that you were going to do anything bad to the dog. I was reacting to your sentence "before I do anything out of rage" and "I am not a fan of dogs", and I just wanted to advise you before you did do something out of rage towards the dog. Please don't take it the wrong way, that was not my intention, I was simply stating a fact, and the fact is that the dog is not to blame, it is the owner, although I wouldn't direct my rage towards him either.
Allhearts advice is the best, that way you don't have to get into an argument with him, and hopefully (if he cares about his dog) he'll keep him of the lawn to protect him. If that doesn't work then maybe sitting down with him and explaining that you don't appreciate his dog peeing on your property will do the trick. I had to have that conversation with my neighbor, he would actually bring his dog over to our house to potty because he didn't want to wreck his grass. My own dogs weren't allowed to potty on the front yard.
Again, I didn't mean to imply anything, I hope you understand that.
You can always call the health department and they will send out a letter, at least they will in my neighborhood. The letters that our health department sends out gives the city ordinance, the danger to the general public and the fines that will be imposed.
Check with your town and see if they have a lease law. Many states do.
That would mean the dog has NO business being in your yard because it should be chained or fenced.
Also if it is making a habit of peeing it may start doing its poo there too which is also a law in many states that says an owner has to pick it up after their dog.
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