Can somebody explain what's so wrong about what this man did? (dogs peeing on his plants)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
This guy just landed in the wrong neighborhood. He needs people more like him. I don't think this has anything to do with the bushes, at all. I think this neighborhood is inhospitable about his new, shiny house. I bet they would not feel that way if he had some awkward add ons, maybe like they do.

The neighborhood has shiny new houses, including modern ones.

Anyway, are you suggesting that this is coming out of their feelings about his architecture? That many windows in a crowded neighborhood seems like a weird choice, but he can display his life for the world if he wants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
This guy just landed in the wrong neighborhood. He needs people more like him. I don't think this has anything to do with the bushes, at all. I think this neighborhood is inhospitable about his new, shiny house. I bet they would not feel that way if he had some awkward add ons, maybe like they do.

The neighborhood has shiny new houses, including modern ones.

Anyway, are you suggesting that this is coming out of their feelings about his architecture? That many windows in a crowded neighborhood seems like a weird choice, but he can display his life for the world if he wants.

Yes. Not too different than your response indicates.

[Anonymous]

For all we know, those neighbors are upset because they have to buy curtains. Not really kidding here, I have seen it. Buildable lots aren't getting any bigger!

Some of the biggest complainers (particularly about new houses) in my neighborhood have family in the building business, and their products aren't that good, so there is some irony there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked at the house on google street view and, wow, the main floor sure is a fishbowl.

I don't have a problem with the spikes, but I also don't get the landscaping scheme, or the insistence on this specific type of bush. I wouldn't be surprised if the bushes are also not well suited for the soil and moisture level of that spot. In looking up requirements for Japanese yews it seems that they max out at a zone 7...which is really pushing it in Arlington of late because this area is creeping toward being a zone 8--they may not make it irregardless of dogs peeing on them or not. I see this a lot in my neighborhood, evergreens can just up and die because the conditions aren't right for them, and it has nothing to do with dogs peeing on them since they are planted far away from the sidewalk.

So? If they are not your bushes, MYOB and be a considerate, civilized neighbor.

The point being that he is blaming dog pee for killing his bushes, and that may not be the case. Evergreen bushes are really sensitive to their environment and the specific microclimate of his yard might be why they didn't survive. They don't like hot humid climates with warm winters, and a section of yard that is directly adjacent to the sidewalk (which acts as a heat source) could be why they didn't make it. Location location location and all that.

I agree that dogs shouldn't pee on his yard, and that the spikes are fine for accomplishing that goal and that people should be responsible for their pets and children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
This guy just landed in the wrong neighborhood. He needs people more like him. I don't think this has anything to do with the bushes, at all. I think this neighborhood is inhospitable about his new, shiny house. I bet they would not feel that way if he had some awkward add ons, maybe like they do.

The neighborhood has shiny new houses, including modern ones.

Anyway, are you suggesting that this is coming out of their feelings about his architecture? That many windows in a crowded neighborhood seems like a weird choice, but he can display his life for the world if he wants.

There are very few modern houses in that neighborhood. His definitely stands out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

+1

Just put up a fence if you don't dogs to pee or poo in your yard.

-1

If it is anything like Fairfax County, if he puts up a fence, assuming it is allowed on a corner lot, those neighbors will be complaining like their world is on fire. I have seen neighbors like these call the cops over nothing, and when the cops arrived, took the (guy in a similar situation's) side. BOY, did that set the neighbors off, further - more false complaints ensued, over nothing. If they harass him enough, I hope he sues them, frankly. A lien on one or more of their houses might be nice.

This guy just landed in the wrong neighborhood. He needs people more like him. I don't think this has anything to do with the bushes, at all. I think this neighborhood is inhospitable about his new, shiny house. I bet they would not feel that way if he had some awkward add ons, maybe like they do.

A lien on the house for what exactly?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't get it. He tried gentler approaches, but they didn't work. Selfish, lazy dog owners didn't stop. I don't understand why he's receiving criticism instead of the irresponsible dog owners.

https://wtop.com/gallery/arlington/somebody-called-me-a-sociopath-dog-pee-solution-prompts-social-media-threats/

I used to live in that neighborhood. So, first of all, shame on that %#$%# douche for putting such a contemporary, large home (and I personally love the style) in a neighborhood that doesn't match that. It's an eyesore. What a self-centered dick. So, I'm not surprised he would do something like noted in the article.

He lives in a suburban neighborhood. There are dogs, kids, wildlife, etc. He does not live in a bubble. He will be exposed to things that are inconvenient. Dogs peeing on his lawn/shrubs is one of those things. Look, if I know I have a douche canoe in my 'hood that doesn't like to have his ugly but expensive plants peed on, I'll try to avoid his home. But, the other side of this is that he doesn't have a force field around his home. If he wants that, move to the country. I'm in the 'burbs too and have to deal with lots of crap I'd rather not. That's life.

He's acting like a tool. And making his house look even more ugly than it does on that street. So, good job? Perfect example of cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Finally, I'll just say this: I have two big dogs. Who often have doggy play dates with other big dogs. They pee all over my lawn and plants. They lawn and plants survive just fine. I agree with whoever said it is the sensitive, expensive, imported ornamentals that is causing the mortality here. Not the pee. Those plants, like most expensive exotics, are not meant to grow here and are easily damaged destroyed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked at the house on google street view and, wow, the main floor sure is a fishbowl.

I don't have a problem with the spikes, but I also don't get the landscaping scheme, or the insistence on this specific type of bush. I wouldn't be surprised if the bushes are also not well suited for the soil and moisture level of that spot. In looking up requirements for Japanese yews it seems that they max out at a zone 7...which is really pushing it in Arlington of late because this area is creeping toward being a zone 8--they may not make it irregardless of dogs peeing on them or not. I see this a lot in my neighborhood, evergreens can just up and die because the conditions aren't right for them, and it has nothing to do with dogs peeing on them since they are planted far away from the sidewalk.

So? If they are not your bushes, MYOB and be a considerate, civilized neighbor.

The point being that he is blaming dog pee for killing his bushes, and that may not be the case. Evergreen bushes are really sensitive to their environment and the specific microclimate of his yard might be why they didn't survive. They don't like hot humid climates with warm winters, and a section of yard that is directly adjacent to the sidewalk (which acts as a heat source) could be why they didn't make it. Location location location and all that.

I agree that dogs shouldn't pee on his yard, and that the spikes are fine for accomplishing that goal and that people should be responsible for their pets and children.

Think a lot of dogs go by his property. If one pees all of them pee in the same place. The medium to larger dogs can pump out some pee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He could also just put up a fence. This guy just wants to get into a fight. He is making it a bigger issue.

+1

Just put up a fence if you don't dogs to pee or poo in your yard.

-1

If it is anything like Fairfax County, if he puts up a fence, assuming it is allowed on a corner lot, those neighbors will be complaining like their world is on fire. I have seen neighbors like these call the cops over nothing, and when the cops arrived, took the (guy in a similar situation's) side. BOY, did that set the neighbors off, further - more false complaints ensued, over nothing. If they harass him enough, I hope he sues them, frankly. A lien on one or more of their houses might be nice.

This guy just landed in the wrong neighborhood. He needs people more like him. I don't think this has anything to do with the bushes, at all. I think this neighborhood is inhospitable about his new, shiny house. I bet they would not feel that way if he had some awkward add ons, maybe like they do.

A lien on the house for what exactly?

Ask your lawyers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't get it. He tried gentler approaches, but they didn't work. Selfish, lazy dog owners didn't stop. I don't understand why he's receiving criticism instead of the irresponsible dog owners.

https://wtop.com/gallery/arlington/somebody-called-me-a-sociopath-dog-pee-solution-prompts-social-media-threats/

I used to live in that neighborhood. So, first of all, shame on that %#$%# douche for putting such a contemporary, large home (and I personally love the style) in a neighborhood that doesn't match that. It's an eyesore. What a self-centered dick. So, I'm not surprised he would do something like noted in the article.

He lives in a suburban neighborhood. There are dogs, kids, wildlife, etc. He does not live in a bubble. He will be exposed to things that are inconvenient. Dogs peeing on his lawn/shrubs is one of those things. Look, if I know I have a douche canoe in my 'hood that doesn't like to have his ugly but expensive plants peed on, I'll try to avoid his home. But, the other side of this is that he doesn't have a force field around his home. If he wants that, move to the country. I'm in the 'burbs too and have to deal with lots of crap I'd rather not. That's life.

He's acting like a tool. And making his house look even more ugly than it does on that street. So, good job? Perfect example of cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Finally, I'll just say this: I have two big dogs. Who often have doggy play dates with other big dogs. They pee all over my lawn and plants. They lawn and plants survive just fine. I agree with whoever said it is the sensitive, expensive, imported ornamentals that is causing the mortality here. Not the pee. Those plants, like most expensive exotics, are not meant to grow here and are easily damaged destroyed.

Lol good thing this subject isn't setting you off. You seem like one of the neighbors campaigning against this guy and his new house (which supposedly doesn't bother you, but obviously does).

[Anonymous]

I live on a corner with both school bus stops and a metro bus stop. In addition to dog pee, also people leaving used cups, food wrappers, masks, etc. I just clean up every so often and throw it out. Who cares. I can’t imagine having enough time to print out and put up signs. Besides, it seems unneighborly.

[Anonymous]

The plant police are chiming in: "I say so, so it MUST be true!"

Not IRL, PP.

If this guy wants to plant whatever he wants next to/near his nice new house, he can do that, regardless of what you think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live on a corner with both school bus stops and a metro bus stop. In addition to dog pee, also people leaving used cups, food wrappers, masks, etc. I just clean up every so often and throw it out. Who cares. I can’t imagine having enough time to print out and put up signs. Besides, it seems unneighborly.

Less unneighborly than the campaign against him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked at the house on google street view and, wow, the main floor sure is a fishbowl.

I don't have a problem with the spikes, but I also don't get the landscaping scheme, or the insistence on this specific type of bush. I wouldn't be surprised if the bushes are also not well suited for the soil and moisture level of that spot. In looking up requirements for Japanese yews it seems that they max out at a zone 7...which is really pushing it in Arlington of late because this area is creeping toward being a zone 8--they may not make it irregardless of dogs peeing on them or not. I see this a lot in my neighborhood, evergreens can just up and die because the conditions aren't right for them, and it has nothing to do with dogs peeing on them since they are planted far away from the sidewalk.

So? If they are not your bushes, MYOB and be a considerate, civilized neighbor.

The point being that he is blaming dog pee for killing his bushes, and that may not be the case. Evergreen bushes are really sensitive to their environment and the specific microclimate of his yard might be why they didn't survive. They don't like hot humid climates with warm winters, and a section of yard that is directly adjacent to the sidewalk (which acts as a heat source) could be why they didn't make it. Location location location and all that.

I agree that dogs shouldn't pee on his yard, and that the spikes are fine for accomplishing that goal and that people should be responsible for their pets and children.

Think a lot of dogs go by his property. If one pees all of them pee in the same place. The medium to larger dogs can pump out some pee.

+100

I see nothing wrong with what he did, other than maybe choose the wrong neighborhood. IME, there are certain neighborhoods in Arlington where neighbors are particularly insufferable due to an excessive amount of entitlement. That said, if he has small children, I suggest he make note of the dog people and start potty training his kids on their lawns. I understand being neighborly as not allowing your family to pee on others’ property… and definitely not online bullying. His neighborhood clearly has a different policy, so join in!

- mom of 2 dogs & 3 kids who all pee on our own property.

[Anonymous]

As a dog lover and avid gardener, the dog people are 100% in the wrong, here. Let the man keep his giant house, and inappropriate plants. If your dogs aren't going on his property to pee on his stuff, then why do the spikes even concern you? Bunch of A$$holes.