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So, me and my boyfriend just bought a house and the previous owners apparently never raked the leaves up, so the yard was full of leaves and trash and various poo's. Yesterday, we just got the last of the leaves raked up, and throughout noticed that there were a few piles of dog poo that weren't there the day before. I didn't think much of it, because I assumed that whoever left it just assumed that since the area was full of leaves and trash, that we wouldn't mind or notice a little "fertilizer".
But, today, just one day after getting the lawn trash and leaf-free, we noticed yet another pile of dog poo.
My questions are...
How can I catch whoever is letting their dog poo in our yard?
And, What should I do to make them stop?
Just so you know, the law in my town is a $500 fine for getting caught for not picking up after your dogs, but no one ever gets caught even though we live 50 feet from the police station. (link)
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I don't think cameras are such a practical idea, but you can keep an eye out, or keep your front blinds open, because I know when I take my dog out, I'm not going to let him poop on someone's lawn if they're home. Hang out on your porch often, just say "hi" to your neighbours, if you get friendly, they'll probably stop this behaviour. However, if you do catch someone on your lawn, letting their dog go, politely ask them to stop, and pick it up.
If you can't find the neighbours who are allowing their dogs to use your yard, either put a sign that says "no tresspassing", or get one from a local landscaping company stating that you've just had your lawn sprayed with chemicals, insecticide whatever, even if you havent, as it will keep people off the lawn.
If all of these suggestions don't work, and you know who is doing the pooping, file a complaint with the police station. If the complaint about the waste doesn't go through, try complaining about the noise the dogs make in the neighbourhood; I've known several people who have actually been fined for their dogs barking. Either way will make the pet owners keep their dogs on a shorter leash.
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Since, I have a hound dog who howls the most, I can't complain about barking, it's just the poo that bothers me.
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