Neighbor's Dog In Our Yard

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread has gotten so out of control. There’s the guy detailing the scientific difference between dog poop and deer poop, the one who acts as if OP is growing the nation’s agriculture supply and must have the most pristine growing soil, and the wild Wild West culture of allegedly shooting dogs for sport.

Why can’t OP simply ask the neighbor to keep the dog on their own multi acre property?

Because

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Fence your property.

OP here.

No. It's 41 acres. We aren't spending 100k to put up a fence to keep out trespassers. I'll shoot their dog first. And no, they do not clean up after their dog.

I’m sure you’re just being over the top but threatening their dog makes you sound unstable. They 100% should not be letting it roam but it’s an owner issue not reason to kill the dog.

Will you also be killing the deer, fox, rabbits, and every other animal that use the bathroom on your 41 acres?

Maybe a simple conversation with them about the dog would resolve the issue.

Do you understand the difference between wild animals and domesticated pets?

Very much so. Also enough to know that this is a problem with the dog’s owner and not something a decent person would kill a dog over. The owners should keep their dog off of OP’s property, without a doubt.

Also, poop is poop. Truly can’t imagine the actual dog poop is more of a problem than the poop of wild animals on a 41 acre piece of property OP uses occasionally.

The owners are definitely wrong but threatening someone’s pet is a sign of being unstable.

Apparently "poop is not poop":

"Hazards of Dog Feces
Health Risks: Contains harmful bacteria and parasites (E. coli, salmonella, hookworms, roundworms, Giardia) that can survive in the soil for years and infect humans and other animals.

Environmental Impact: High in phosphorus and nitrogen, which, when washed into waterways by rain, causes algae blooms, kills fish, and reduces water quality.

Soil Damage: Due to a high-protein diet, dog waste is acidic and can burn grass and kill vegetation, whereas herbivore manure often fertilizes soil.

Disease Transmission: Dogs can pass on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as E. faecium and E. faecalis, into the environment.

Hazards of Wild Animal Feces

Natural Decomposition: Wildlife feces are a natural part of the ecosystem, decomposing quickly to return nutrients to the soil, rather than overloading it.

Limited Impact: Wild animal feces do not contain high levels of nutrients or contaminants like dogs, which are not considered a "natural" part of the ecosystem in high concentrations. - Google

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fence your property.

OP here.

No. It's 41 acres. We aren't spending 100k to put up a fence to keep out trespassers. I'll shoot their dog first. And no, they do not clean up after their dog.

I’m sure you’re just being over the top but threatening their dog makes you sound unstable. They 100% should not be letting it roam but it’s an owner issue not reason to kill the dog.

Will you also be killing the deer, fox, rabbits, and every other animal that use the bathroom on your 41 acres?

Maybe a simple conversation with them about the dog would resolve the issue.

Do you understand the difference between wild animals and domesticated pets?

Very much so. Also enough to know that this is a problem with the dog’s owner and not something a decent person would kill a dog over. The owners should keep their dog off of OP’s property, without a doubt.

Also, poop is poop. Truly can’t imagine the actual dog poop is more of a problem than the poop of wild animals on a 41 acre piece of property OP uses occasionally.

The owners are definitely wrong but threatening someone’s pet is a sign of being unstable.

Apparently "poop is not poop":

"Hazards of Dog Feces
Health Risks: Contains harmful bacteria and parasites (E. coli, salmonella, hookworms, roundworms, Giardia) that can survive in the soil for years and infect humans and other animals.

Environmental Impact: High in phosphorus and nitrogen, which, when washed into waterways by rain, causes algae blooms, kills fish, and reduces water quality.

Soil Damage: Due to a high-protein diet, dog waste is acidic and can burn grass and kill vegetation, whereas herbivore manure often fertilizes soil.

Disease Transmission: Dogs can pass on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as E. faecium and E. faecalis, into the environment.

Hazards of Wild Animal Feces

Natural Decomposition: Wildlife feces are a natural part of the ecosystem, decomposing quickly to return nutrients to the soil, rather than overloading it.

Limited Impact: Wild animal feces do not contain high levels of nutrients or contaminants like dogs, which are not considered a "natural" part of the ecosystem in high concentrations. - Google

If you ask Google nicely, it says:


Yes, wildlife feces frequently contain
E. coli, Salmonella, hookworms, roundworms, and Giardia, which are zoonotic pathogens capable of causing illness in humans and pets. These pathogens can contaminate soil and water, with parasites like raccoon roundworm eggs remaining in the environment for years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fence your property.

OP here.

No. It's 41 acres. We aren't spending 100k to put up a fence to keep out trespassers. I'll shoot their dog first. And no, they do not clean up after their dog.

I’m sure you’re just being over the top but threatening their dog makes you sound unstable. They 100% should not be letting it roam but it’s an owner issue not reason to kill the dog.

Will you also be killing the deer, fox, rabbits, and every other animal that use the bathroom on your 41 acres?

Maybe a simple conversation with them about the dog would resolve the issue.

Do you understand the difference between wild animals and domesticated pets?

Very much so. Also enough to know that this is a problem with the dog’s owner and not something a decent person would kill a dog over. The owners should keep their dog off of OP’s property, without a doubt.

Also, poop is poop. Truly can’t imagine the actual dog poop is more of a problem than the poop of wild animals on a 41 acre piece of property OP uses occasionally.

The owners are definitely wrong but threatening someone’s pet is a sign of being unstable.

Apparently "poop is not poop":

"Hazards of Dog Feces
Health Risks: Contains harmful bacteria and parasites (E. coli, salmonella, hookworms, roundworms, Giardia) that can survive in the soil for years and infect humans and other animals.

Environmental Impact: High in phosphorus and nitrogen, which, when washed into waterways by rain, causes algae blooms, kills fish, and reduces water quality.

Soil Damage: Due to a high-protein diet, dog waste is acidic and can burn grass and kill vegetation, whereas herbivore manure often fertilizes soil.

Disease Transmission: Dogs can pass on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as E. faecium and E. faecalis, into the environment.

Hazards of Wild Animal Feces

Natural Decomposition: Wildlife feces are a natural part of the ecosystem, decomposing quickly to return nutrients to the soil, rather than overloading it.

Limited Impact: Wild animal feces do not contain high levels of nutrients or contaminants like dogs, which are not considered a "natural" part of the ecosystem in high concentrations. - Google

This is totally wrong. Here is just one example of hazards related to feral cat feces in agricultural settings.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/risks-posed-by-cats-on-produce-farms

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fence your property.

OP here.

No. It's 41 acres. We aren't spending 100k to put up a fence to keep out trespassers. I'll shoot their dog first. And no, they do not clean up after their dog.

I’m sure you’re just being over the top but threatening their dog makes you sound unstable. They 100% should not be letting it roam but it’s an owner issue not reason to kill the dog.

Will you also be killing the deer, fox, rabbits, and every other animal that use the bathroom on your 41 acres?

Maybe a simple conversation with them about the dog would resolve the issue.

Do you understand the difference between wild animals and domesticated pets?

Very much so. Also enough to know that this is a problem with the dog’s owner and not something a decent person would kill a dog over. The owners should keep their dog off of OP’s property, without a doubt.

Also, poop is poop. Truly can’t imagine the actual dog poop is more of a problem than the poop of wild animals on a 41 acre piece of property OP uses occasionally.

The owners are definitely wrong but threatening someone’s pet is a sign of being unstable.

Apparently "poop is not poop":

"Hazards of Dog Feces
Health Risks: Contains harmful bacteria and parasites (E. coli, salmonella, hookworms, roundworms, Giardia) that can survive in the soil for years and infect humans and other animals.

Environmental Impact: High in phosphorus and nitrogen, which, when washed into waterways by rain, causes algae blooms, kills fish, and reduces water quality.

Soil Damage: Due to a high-protein diet, dog waste is acidic and can burn grass and kill vegetation, whereas herbivore manure often fertilizes soil.

Disease Transmission: Dogs can pass on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as E. faecium and E. faecalis, into the environment.

Hazards of Wild Animal Feces

Natural Decomposition: Wildlife feces are a natural part of the ecosystem, decomposing quickly to return nutrients to the soil, rather than overloading it.

Limited Impact: Wild animal feces do not contain high levels of nutrients or contaminants like dogs, which are not considered a "natural" part of the ecosystem in high concentrations. - Google

+1 Correct. There is a reason dogs are prohibited from many parks and wildlife areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fence your property.

OP here.

No. It's 41 acres. We aren't spending 100k to put up a fence to keep out trespassers. I'll shoot their dog first. And no, they do not clean up after their dog.

I’m sure you’re just being over the top but threatening their dog makes you sound unstable. They 100% should not be letting it roam but it’s an owner issue not reason to kill the dog.

Will you also be killing the deer, fox, rabbits, and every other animal that use the bathroom on your 41 acres?

Maybe a simple conversation with them about the dog would resolve the issue.

Do you understand the difference between wild animals and domesticated pets?

Very much so. Also enough to know that this is a problem with the dog’s owner and not something a decent person would kill a dog over. The owners should keep their dog off of OP’s property, without a doubt.

Also, poop is poop. Truly can’t imagine the actual dog poop is more of a problem than the poop of wild animals on a 41 acre piece of property OP uses occasionally.

The owners are definitely wrong but threatening someone’s pet is a sign of being unstable.

Apparently "poop is not poop":

"Hazards of Dog Feces
Health Risks: Contains harmful bacteria and parasites (E. coli, salmonella, hookworms, roundworms, Giardia) that can survive in the soil for years and infect humans and other animals.

Environmental Impact: High in phosphorus and nitrogen, which, when washed into waterways by rain, causes algae blooms, kills fish, and reduces water quality.

Soil Damage: Due to a high-protein diet, dog waste is acidic and can burn grass and kill vegetation, whereas herbivore manure often fertilizes soil.

Disease Transmission: Dogs can pass on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as E. faecium and E. faecalis, into the environment.

Hazards of Wild Animal Feces

Natural Decomposition: Wildlife feces are a natural part of the ecosystem, decomposing quickly to return nutrients to the soil, rather than overloading it.

Limited Impact: Wild animal feces do not contain high levels of nutrients or contaminants like dogs, which are not considered a "natural" part of the ecosystem in high concentrations. - Google

+1 Correct. There is a reason dogs are prohibited from many parks and wildlife areas.

Can you name any of these many parks?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this actually cause a problem for you or is this a petty gripe? I can’t imagine on that large of a property that a little dog poop would be such an issue. So, you might just need to check your ego and the part of you that feels disrespected, and let it go of it. It is an emotional reaction.

Is tracking dog shit into your house and spending 30 minutes cleaning up every time you visit your country house a problem? Is trespassing a problem? Is this really your question???

The question was “does this actually cause a problem for you” and yes that is really my question. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

People letting this slide are weird. They're purposely having the dog shit on someone else's acreage because they don't want the shit on their massive acreage. If shit is no big deal, let your dog shit all over your grass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this actually cause a problem for you or is this a petty gripe? I can’t imagine on that large of a property that a little dog poop would be such an issue. So, you might just need to check your ego and the part of you that feels disrespected, and let it go of it. It is an emotional reaction.

Is tracking dog shit into your house and spending 30 minutes cleaning up every time you visit your country house a problem? Is trespassing a problem? Is this really your question???

The question was “does this actually cause a problem for you” and yes that is really my question. Thanks.

So to be clear- you don't consider cleaning up dogshit from someone else's dog to be a problem. Glad to have stablished how disingenuous you are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this actually cause a problem for you or is this a petty gripe? I can’t imagine on that large of a property that a little dog poop would be such an issue. So, you might just need to check your ego and the part of you that feels disrespected, and let it go of it. It is an emotional reaction.

Is tracking dog shit into your house and spending 30 minutes cleaning up every time you visit your country house a problem? Is trespassing a problem? Is this really your question???

The question was “does this actually cause a problem for you” and yes that is really my question. Thanks.

Dogs don't shit in the deep brush, they shit on the same trails and manicured lawn...over and over and over. Sometimes 3 big shits a day. Do the math on how long it takes for your trails and manicured acreage to be full of shit. You want to step barefoot in that? You want your own dogs constantly sniffing other dog's shit? It's a-hole anti-social behavior to do this to your neighbor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People letting this slide are weird. They're purposely having the dog shit on someone else's acreage because they don't want the shit on their massive acreage. If shit is no big deal, let your dog shit all over your grass.

It's one or two trolls. I've already emailed Jeff and asked that they be IP banned. This forum loses all utility if its just a bunch of sock puppets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People letting this slide are weird. They're purposely having the dog shit on someone else's acreage because they don't want the shit on their massive acreage. If shit is no big deal, let your dog shit all over your grass.

It's one or two trolls. I've already emailed Jeff and asked that they be IP banned. This forum loses all utility if its just a bunch of sock puppets.

You think people disagreeing about dog shit is a banable offense?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People letting this slide are weird. They're purposely having the dog shit on someone else's acreage because they don't want the shit on their massive acreage. If shit is no big deal, let your dog shit all over your grass.

It's one or two trolls. I've already emailed Jeff and asked that they be IP banned. This forum loses all utility if its just a bunch of sock puppets.

You think people disagreeing about dog shit is a banable offense?

You'll find out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have 10 acres in rural VA. The animals that poop on my property daily include: deer, rabbits, birds, wild turkeys, coyotes, foxes, squirrels, groundhogs, voles, and random barn cats belonging to my neighbors.

You have 41 acres and are worked up about a little dog poop? I mean, sure. Die on that hill.

Yes, but the above mentioned scat is small.
If the dog is large, the poop is correspondingly so.

[Anonymous]

It’s 40 ac OP. Do you go out looking for dog sh*t? Is that your hobby?