Dog owners using yards/plants as doggy fire hydrant--why???

[Anonymous]

WHY on earth do so many dog owners let their dogs pee on people's yards and plants? Not on the curb, but clearly on someone's property? A plant of ours is now dying because of dogs and their owners. And there's a big public park just 10 steps away. Truly, what the hell goes through their brains?

[Anonymous]

They don't care. Lazy. Dogs >>>> your lawn and plants.

In our neighborhood there is a 4-8 ft. wide area of grass between the sidewalk and the curb. This is on blocks and blocks. What do I see as I'm driving by? Dogs on those extendable leashes anywhere from 10 to 30 feet into others' yards, any yards. No shame by dog owners. This is not one outlier either.

[Anonymous]

I think we've been through this 100x on this forum. Dog owners do not care. They don't care about you, your property, your kids, your health or your safety.

We gave up on having anything near the sidewalk and instead googled the plant types that dogs are allergic to and/or cause reactions. We planted those instead. We've had less dog incursions on our property so that's a plus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think we've been through this 100x on this forum. Dog owners do not care. They don't care about you, your property, your kids, your health or your safety.

We gave up on having anything near the sidewalk and instead googled the plant types that dogs are allergic to and/or cause reactions. We planted those instead. We've had less dog incursions on our property so that's a plus.

We also put up the "no peeing/pooping signs" and put up a metal railing around parts of the mailbox. We made it quite clear that we do not like dogs and made it difficult for them to access certain areas. It has helped. So you may need to do some legwork but it's doable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think we've been through this 100x on this forum. Dog owners do not care. They don't care about you, your property, your kids, your health or your safety.

We gave up on having anything near the sidewalk and instead googled the plant types that dogs are allergic to and/or cause reactions. We planted those instead. We've had less dog incursions on our property so that's a plus.

What are these magical plants? I can't think of any that would cause an immediate reaction for a dog nut still safe for humans

[Anonymous]

I let my dog pee on invasive species. I do it for the native pollintors.

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry, OP. That really sucks. I don’t use an extendable leash and I don’t let my dog enter people’s yards or pee on their mailboxes. My dog shouldn’t impede anyone else’s enjoyment of their property.

[Anonymous]

For what it’s worth, my dog pees on my property within the first minute of our walks. Everything after that is like mist, if anything.

[Anonymous]

Put up a sign. I pass loads of them every day. There is one right on Connecticut near Woodley that says, “Dog urine kills plants. Please curb your dog.” Buy that, put it up right next to your dead plant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Put up a sign. I pass loads of them every day. There is one right on Connecticut near Woodley that says, “Dog urine kills plants. Please curb your dog.” Buy that, put it up right next to your dead plant.

I think this only encourages some owners to deliberately ignore it. And it's unhelpful to the zombies on their phones.

[Anonymous]

We have no sidewalks and a short trail that starts about 7 houses away from mine. Sometimes my dog pees or poops on the way to the trail. I’m not sure how to stop that. Most dogs want to go on grass not asphalt. I do pick up the poo.

[Anonymous]

Beacause I think you sound insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have no sidewalks and a short trail that starts about 7 houses away from mine. Sometimes my dog pees or poops on the way to the trail. I’m not sure how to stop that. Most dogs want to go on grass not asphalt. I do pick up the poo.

I get that. But can dogs go on the 6 inches or do of grass next to the road? What is it necessary for dogs to go deep into my yard and pee on my kids raspberry bushes? I know dogs are color blind but there are huge red berries... owners should think how we can eat that after their dog pees on our berries?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For what it’s worth, my dog pees on my property within the first minute of our walks. Everything after that is like mist, if anything.

Fine, but don’t let your make dog lift his leg on the landscaping that I’ve planted. It’s just rude!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have no sidewalks and a short trail that starts about 7 houses away from mine. Sometimes my dog pees or poops on the way to the trail. I’m not sure how to stop that. Most dogs want to go on grass not asphalt. I do pick up the poo.

Same here! I keep my dog on a short leash, but I honestly can't control where she goes. She can pee and poop on my lawn and then poo 6 houses later. I would never get an extendable leash and let my dog deep into your yard. I apologize to all you nice lawn owners!