Neighbor thinks our corner lot is dog park

[mikebama]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

[JSR22]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

They can walk the dog on the island and if they pick it up I don't see a problem. They should stay off your lawn if you do not want the dog on your lawn.

[PugMom]

what he/she said

[JMintzer]

What an interesting topic that's never been discussed before... :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[CWGUY]

What an interesting topic that's never been discussed before... :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

:ohdear: May open the flood gates! :icon_wink:

[CWGUY]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

:icon_wink: Show them who controls the irrigation system in your yard!

[Topspinmo]

:icon_wink: Show them who controls the irrigation system in your yard!

Yep, spray the stinky water on them. :)

[Topspinmo]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

Agree, they shouldn’t allow to be on you’re yard, but you have no control or say so at other common places. Why? It not you’re property.

[Garywt]

Many people have opinions on this subject. We try to get our dog to do her business in our yard before walking. I
On the walk we keep her in the street and don’t allow her in peoples yards. If she has to go again then it is in the street or she waits until we are at a common area like an island or along a pond etc.

[mikebama]

I’m new here. Just trying to weed out the dog owners. 🥃

[Fredster]

I think it is wrong for dog owners to allow
their dogs to use your lawn as a dog park.
Like you I’ve had dogs in the past,
and never allowed them to do their business on others property.
The dogee do free for all,
was definitely a new experience for me
upon living here.
But alas, we have to accept that
there are many entitled, rude,
inconsiderate dog owners living inTV
that give dogs a bad rap!

[mikebama]

Many people have opinions on this subject. We try to get our dog to do her business in our yard before walking. I
On the walk we keep her in the street and don’t allow her in peoples yards. If she has to go again then it is in the street or she waits until we are at a common area like an island or along a pond etc.
there is no excuse for a lazy rude pet owner to allow their dog to defecate on another person‘s yard.

[MartinSE]

You’re missing the point. When their dog goes to the bathroom in the cul-de-sac garden, they kill the vegetation, and it smells. The Villages has already redone it once because the plants were dying. That and the owners don’t pick up after them, in that area. That would be OK with you because that’s not “your property“? I guess I was mistaken I thought we paid for all the landscaping that goes on around the villages through our amenity fee. I didn’t realize the dogs could use the bathroom in any common area in the villages.

Have you asked them to stop?

[mikebama]

Have you asked them to stop?
Go back and read the original post. They claim it’s a nothing burger because they pick up after their dog, and it shouldn’t concern me. That would be like telling me it would be OK for their dog to take a 💩 in my house as long as they pick it up.

[VApeople]

Anyone who buys a corner lot should not be surprised that a lot of people let their dogs crap there. That's how it is in The Villages.

[Laker14]

Go back and read the original post. They claim it’s a nothing burger because they pick up after their dog, and it shouldn’t concern me. That would be like telling me it would be OK for their dog to take a 💩 in my house as long as they pick it up.

I believe that's what might be called a "false equivalency".
It is rude for them to continue to allow the dog to poop in your yard now that you've made the aware you don't want them to, even if they do clean it up, but it's not close to the equivalent of pooping in your house.

Personally, I think you are over-reacting to a very small inconvenience, but it's your yard, and your right to do so.

[Bogie Shooter]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.
You want hear our thoughts? Another dog poop thread will not solve anything. Do a search , there are many, many threads asking the same question as yours……………with hundreds of follow up posts. Go have a look!

[Laker14]

You want hear our thoughts? Another dog poop thread will not solve anything. Do a search , there are many, many threads asking the same question as yours……………with hundreds of follow up posts. Go have a look!

yes but no threads at all concerning HIS yard. This is different!

[fdpaq0580]

I’m new here sorry

Don't be sorry. It is true that there is a never-ending subject of "dog poop" threads. Seems many of the dog owners, but not all of them, will never admit to understanding that whenever they or their pup on a rope set foot in another person's yard they are trespassing. They use every and any argument they can think of to justify their rude, selfish and self-entitled behavior.
I also have a corner lot, so I understand your frustration. So many seem to believe that breaking laws, being respectful of their neighbors, or being truly responsible pet owners allows that, if they haven't been told otherwise, they can do anything they please. I have confronted a few of these folks over the years, and you wouldn't believe the self-righteous indignation and out right aggression I have faced from most of them. Sadly, the rule against posting signs in your yard prevents us from "keep off the lawn" or "no dogs" signs. That, imo, should be an allowable exception, since it might help avoid nasty confrontations that could have the potential of becoming dangerous.
It is often difficult to realize that the dog is not the problem. The problem is the self-entitled or oblivious owner.

🐶🐕💩

[Byte1]

Anyone who buys a corner lot should no be surprised that a lot of people let their dogs crap there. That's how it is in The Villages.

And that makes it right for them to do it, because that's "how it is in The Villages." Wow!

[mikebama]

I believe that's what might be called a "false equivalency".
It is rude for them to continue to allow the dog to poop in your yard now that you've made the aware you don't want them to, even if they do clean it up, but it's not close to the equivalent of pooping in your house.

Personally, I think you are over-reacting to a very small inconvenience, but it's your yard, and your right to do so.
So you’d be OK if they did it in your yard?

[fdpaq0580]

Many people have opinions on this subject. We try to get our dog to do her business in our yard before walking. I
On the walk we keep her in the street and don’t allow her in peoples yards. If she has to go again then it is in the street or she waits until we are at a common area like an island or along a pond etc.

You sound like a responsible pet owner. Thank you!

[mikebama]

And that makes it right for them to do it, because that's "how it is in The Villages." Wow!

Apparently that’s how most people think.

[JMintzer]

yes but no threads at all concerning HIS yard. This is different!

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[JMintzer]

I’m new here. Just trying to weed out the dog owners. 🥃

Oh, please, you've been on this forum long enough to have read the multitude of threads on this very same topic...

Pro Tip: They all end up the same way...

[JMintzer]

So you’d be OK if they did it in your yard?

If they picked it up? Sure...

The next morning, my sprinkler will have washed away any last remnants and all will be right with the world...

In fact, if I saw the dog doing it, I might just give him one of these...

https://c.tenor.com/Wmfy77W5AbwAAAAM/me-on-the-toilet-while-my-sister-is-knocking-on-the-door-great-job-poopin.gif

[fdpaq0580]

I think it is wrong for dog owners to allow
their dogs to use your lawn as a dog park.
Like you I’ve had dogs in the past,
and never allowed them to do their business on others property.
The dogee do free for all,
was definitely a new experience for me
upon living here.
But alas, we have to accept that
there are many entitled, rude,
inconsiderate dog owners living inTV
that give dogs a bad rap!

Disagree that you have to accept it. Whenever possible, advise the transgressor that they are invited never to visit your property again.

[DaleDivine]

What an interesting topic that's never been discussed before... :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

:popcorn::popcorn:

[Bogie Shooter]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

yes but no threads at all concerning HIS yard. This is different!
Not at all.

[JMintzer]

Not at all.

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[JMintzer]

No I haven’t made 4000 posts. 🥃🥃
Why did you even feel the need to respond?

Number of posts made ≠ number of posts read...

Why? Because there have been soooo many of these thread that solve nothing. Despite your claim not to have seen them....

[Laker14]

So you’d be OK if they did it in your yard?

IF they clean it up, yes, I would and am OK with it. In fact I have a corner lot.
It just doesn't bother me. It doesn't bother me if the dogs pee in my yard either.
But that's me.
You are entitled to be bothered by it. You are entitled to react in a way I feel is over-reacting. I wouldn't have said that about your reaction if you hadn't invited my opinion with "your thoughts?"

It's OK, we are all different.

[DaleDivine]

So you’d be OK if they did it in your yard?

You need to do like Jim Carey in "Me, Myself and Irene"... That would stop them.
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[DaleDivine]

I had one neighbor walk up in the middle of my corner lot with his dog. I turned the sprinklers on and he got the message. Never did it again.
:ohdear::ohdear:

[JMintzer]

You don’t get to pick and choose who responds………

IF they clean it up, yes, I would and am OK with it. In fact I have a corner lot.
It just doesn't bother me. It doesn't bother me if the dogs pee in my yard either.
But that's me.
You are entitled to be bothered by it. You are entitled to react in a way I feel is over-reacting. I wouldn't have said that about your reaction if you hadn't invited my opinion with "your thoughts?"

It's OK, we are all different.

Yup and Yup!

[fdpaq0580]

Anyone who buys a corner lot should not be surprised that a lot of people let their dogs crap there. That's how it is in The Villages.

Disagree! Anytime a neighbor trespasses to dump raw sewage ( dog pee and poo is sewage, and picking up the solid bits doesn't ever get it all ) in someone else's yard, we should all be surprised and appalled at that person and their lack common decency and self-respect.
Anyone not denouncing the behavior is likely to be one of the miscreants.

[JMintzer]

Disagree! Anytime a neighbor trespasses to dump raw sewage ( dog pee and poo is sewage, and picking up the solid bits doesn't ever get it all ) in someone else's yard, we should all be surprised and appalled at that person and their lack common decency and self-respect.
Anyone not denouncing the behavior is likely to be one of the miscreants.

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[fdpaq0580]

I believe that's what might be called a "false equivalency".
It is rude for them to continue to allow the dog to poop in your yard now that you've made the aware you don't want them to, even if they do clean it up, but it's not close to the equivalent of pooping in your house.

Personally, I think you are over-reacting to a very small inconvenience, but it's your yard, and your right to do so.

Not only rude to continue, but way beyond rude to ever think trespassing was in anyway acceptable in the first place.
Not over reacting, imho. Small inconvenience? Someone has taken possession of your property without permission, and used it. Same principle as taking possession of your car, with out your permission, for a joyride then returning it to where they found it. Imo, you are trying to make light of a situation that to many is very unpleasant, to say the least.

[fdpaq0580]

You want hear our thoughts? Another dog poop thread will not solve anything. Do a search , there are many, many threads asking the same question as yours……………with hundreds of follow up posts. Go have a look!

You are probably correct, but we can live in hope that those who abuse their neighbors by using their yards as dumping grounds will realize what horrid neighbors they have been and one by one become the good neighbors and responsible pet owners we can all appreciate.
Yes, I am a dreamer.

[Papa_lecki]

My back yard has a sidewalk, with a street. Lot’s of dog walking; dogs are dogs; they leave their scent, they pee where they want to. I’m not out there shooing the wild animals away

Life’s too short. I DO agree, owners should pick up the #2s

[fdpaq0580]

My back yard has a sidewalk, with a street. Lot’s of dog walking; dogs are dogs; they leave their scent, they pee where they want to. I’m not out there shooing the wild animals away

Life’s too short. I DO agree, owners should pick up the #2s

Just a friendly reminder that dogs can only go where their owner let's them go. If the dog is in your yard, bad owner, good dog.

[dewilson58]

May want to check where your property line is..............I'm not talked about the easement, the actual property line. The turds might not be on your property.

:ho:

[fdpaq0580]

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HAHAHA!! First belly laugh of the day. You are great. Thank you

😄😂😃

[asianthree]

What an interesting topic that's never been discussed before... :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

And yet still an everyday occurrence. We had visitors this week, their Belgian is retired LEO. She is guarded our property like she is still working.

Ya got to love the look as she runs the property line, with a semi smile, and a don’t come near my space look. This week every dog walker was on the other side of the street. Maybe we can rent her out for snacks.:a040:

[Spalumbos62]

I wish most of these people would stop having a heart attack over a little dog poo. Of course the ideal situation for all is that the dog does it at home... guess what, doesn't always work that way, so they get walked... and yes they are gonna pee and poo, of course that owner better have a bag and of course the dog should do it at the street edge of grass... guess what folks... that's not your land. So pipe down and relax. So many other things to raise your BP with.....how about the rats that come down your beautiful palm tree and poos on your yard, or those huge roaches climbing thru your walls, or those obnoxious loud music playing, always arguing neighbor.... save your rising BP for that stuff.
BUT with all that said...if that walker does not pick up the poo....all bets are off and on go the sprinklers! Lol

[Bunny1]

Have you ever tried to clean up dog's diarrhea on your lawn - let's see if you can get it all? This attracts all the others for weeks to this spot. Stay off neighbors lawns!
Dog owners - please reply as to why you think you have the right to use property you don't own as your dogs bathroom? Bet you -no dog owner will answer this!!!!!!

[Garywt]

If they picked it up? Sure...

The next morning, my sprinkler will have washed away any last remnants and all will be right with the world...

In fact, if I saw the dog doing it, I might just give him one of these...

https://c.tenor.com/Wmfy77W5AbwAAAAM/me-on-the-toilet-while-my-sister-is-knocking-on-the-door-great-job-poopin.gif

So that works 2 times a week, what happens the other 5 days.

[Velvet]

What an interesting topic that's never been discussed before... :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

This topic will come up AS LONG AS people let their dogs on other people’s lawns. Why is it so hard to understand for those dog owners that most people don’t like it?

[CFrance]

Have you ever tried to clean up dog's diarrhea on your lawn - let's see if you can get it all? This attracts all the others for weeks to this spot. Stay off neighbors lawns!
Dog owners - please reply as to why you think you have the right to use property you don't own as your dogs bathroom? Bet you -no dog owner will answer this!!!!!!
I'll answer that. Don't paint all dog owners with the same brush. Blanket accusations never hold up.
I invite anyone with a gripe about dogs to come live in Tamarind Grove. We've been here 11 years and have seen ONE dog on our lawn. Once.
Our dog, bless his sweet soul, was always walked down the middle of the street. If it was too hot, he was walked at night.
Sick of these assumptions that every dog owner is irresponsible.

[Number 10 GI]

I question the claim that the property along the road is an easement and does not belong to the homeowner. If the easement isn't my property, then I don't have to mow the grass. Yeah, right!! See how long it takes the ladies in the red golf cart to lodge a complaint.

Here is a definition of "easement" I found:

Easement
An easement is a nonpossessory right to use and/or enter onto the real property of another without possessing it. It is "best typified in the right of way which one landowner, A, may enjoy over the land of another, B". It is similar to real covenants and equitable servitudes; in the United States, the Restatement (Third) of Property takes steps to merge these concepts as servitudes.

Says nothing about the easement not being the property of the landowner. You are still trespassing when you step onto the easement.

[I'm Popeye!]

May want to check where your property line is..............I'm not talked about the easement, the actual property line. The turds might not be on your property.

:ho:

Why don't you ask him where does his sprinkler lines sit?
If he maintains that "actual property" you talk about, then he has every right to complain! :ho:

[Laker14]

Not only rude to continue, but way beyond rude to ever think trespassing was in anyway acceptable in the first place.
Not over reacting, imho. Small inconvenience? Someone has taken possession of your property without permission, and used it. Same principle as taking possession of your car, with out your permission, for a joyride then returning it to where they found it. Imo, you are trying to make light of a situation that to many is very unpleasant, to say the least.

I disagree with you on this. I am pretty sure the law would also not agree that having one's dog defecate on someone's lawn is a transgression equal to "borrowing" someone's car. Yep, pretty sure about that.
Furthermore, I don't think stepping onto someone's lawn is trespassing, unless a "no trespassing" sign is prominently displayed. I could be wrong on that one, but I think it is so.
I stand by my statement that equating dog poop to car stealing, and trespass is "over reacting"...but, hey, that's just me.

Not cleaning it up, or continuing to do it despite cleaning it up after being asked not to, is IMO rude and being a bad neighbor.

[davem4616]

we have some neighbors that have put up some 'no poop' dog signs....consider doing that

[tsmall22204]

The friendliest community in America.
You get all the way to retirement and sit around and think of ways to complain.
Grumpy Old Men and you are one of them.

[DaleDivine]

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[HoosierPa]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

Let the dogs do what they do if the owners pick up. It will make the grass healthier. Worry about real issues if you must.

[kidnerkim]

Sorry. I lived on corner lot for many years. Never bothered me or my yard as long as they pick up after dog. Walking a dog, they smell & mark areas. No big deal. I had more issues with the adults, driving their golf carts, cars, etc onto the property & tearing up the grass!

[billlaur]

They can walk the dog on the island and if they pick it up I don't see a problem. They should stay off your lawn if you do not want the dog on your lawn.

I dont think villagers would do that.:pray:

[ldovermiller]

It is a everyday battle to keep the rude dog owners off my lawn. You just have to confront them with one warning, then file a complaint with the "silent" SCS Office(good luck). I hoped the district put as much effort in helping owners keep dogs off lawns as
they do trying to keep "little white" crosses off lawns. CDD 8 supervisors should be ashamed of themselves...get your head on straight. Oh, I forgot, they have to appease the new DM and the developer!! Wake up folks!!

[ithos]

Please forgive me if the answer is obvious but isn't the island in the cul-de-sac considered common property?

[Laker14]

I could post this on the thread about "growing up in the 50s and 60s" but I'll post it here instead. I was born in '53, and in the late 50s we had the lady every neighborhood has, the grouchy one who had nothing to do in her life but look out the window to make sure she saw when one of us kids stepped in her yard, and she lived next door.. I was the "baby" of the neighborhood so when the ball went in her yard the older kids would send me to fetch it, with the reasoning that "she won't yell at you because you are just little." They were wrong about that, BTW.

In August of '59 my dad's job took him overseas, along with the rest of the family, for 9 months. I remember being surprised at her and her husband coming out and giving us such a friendly send-off as we packed up and moved on. I mentioned it. My dad said, "believe me, Sport, they're just thrilled to see us go."

I still remember that lady, because so many posters on TV remind me of her.

[PersonOfInterest]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

Walk down to their yard and take a big Crap on their Lawn.

[PennBF]

Sat in chair at Sumter Landing by Radio Station. Watched a number of dog owners let their
Dog pee by the trees. A while later watched 2 workers for The Villages get down on their
knees and weed where the dogs had done their business. Disgusting..These are lazy owners who are without any consideration for others. :ohdear:

[Laker14]

Walk down to their yard and take a big Crap on their Lawn.

But clean it up!

[me4vt]

To start with, I’d take a bullet for any of our Pups but I doubt I’d have to just because! Our Pups mean more to me than People do………. We have fenced in yards N&S but, we do walk our Pups now and again. And when we walk them they do relieve themselves in someone else’s yards at times and we pick it up……. So if your pup has never used someone else’s yard to relieve themselves one of two things, you’ve never walked your dog on leash off your property or you put diapers on your Pup!!! Just remember one major thing, it’s Never the Pups fault, it’s always the Owners Fault!

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

[thevillages2013]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

Well I hate to break it to you but you have moved into the dog poop capital of the world . Do your due diligence and do a search on doggie doo discussions on this format alone. IMO the #1 from el perro should get more attention because it actually kills grass. This ain’t Alabama bro

[Sandy and Ed]

I could post this on the thread about "growing up in the 50s and 60s" but I'll post it here instead. I was born in '53, and in the late 50s we had the lady every neighborhood has, the grouchy one who had nothing to do in her life but look out the window to make sure she saw when one of us kids stepped in her yard, and she lived next door.. I was the "baby" of the neighborhood so when the ball went in her yard the older kids would send me to fetch it, with the reasoning that "she won't yell at you because you are just little." They were wrong about that, BTW.

In August of '59 my dad's job took him overseas, along with the rest of the family, for 9 months. I remember being surprised at her and her husband coming out and giving us such a friendly send-off as we packed up and moved on. I mentioned it. My dad said, "believe me, Sport, they're just thrilled to see us go."

I still remember that lady, because so many posters on TV remind me of her.
Well said. Life is short and even shorter at the age we take up residence here. Our dog will poop and we pick it up. Never on someone’s grass however

[johnlu]

That should be the least of your problems. As long as they pick up. Everybody wants a stress free life. Getting yourself stressed over something so petty. If this is so stressful to you, maybe you'll want to consider living in a Co-op, or Condo.

[dewilson58]

Why don't you ask him where does his sprinkler lines sit?
If he maintains that "actual property" you talk about, then he has every right to complain! :ho:

May want to check your lines...........street side sprinklers are not on your property.
:coolsmiley:

[BigSteph]

If you are new to The Villages, why can't you be surprised about corner lots being used as toilets? This is not normal anywhere else. How would the new buyer have such knowledge ahead of time.


Anyone who buys a corner lot should not be surprised that a lot of people let their dogs crap there. That's how it is in The Villages.

[Arl]

I Totally agree with you . I had the same problem told her to please
walk her dog on her own property she wasn’t happy with me but she
doesn’t walk her dog here anymore.

[BigSteph]

I see neighbors guide their pets from their front door, keeping them on their sidewalk and driveway, and then once they exit their property, the leash become a 25' leader and the dog walks wherever it wants.

My neighbor has a corner lot and I call him the Mayor of S-Town. People loosen their leaders to let dogs walk the entire length of the leash into the neighbors yard. I've seen dogs within 7-10' of the neighbors lanai (with them sitting outside in it) and letting the dog do it business. Luckily they come into the yard and bag it, but it must be aggravating to not have privacy in your yard or lanai.


Don't be sorry. It is true that there is a never-ending subject of "dog poop" threads. Seems many of the dog owners, but not all of them, will never admit to understanding that whenever they or their pup on a rope set foot in another person's yard they are trespassing. They use every and any argument they can think of to justify their rude, selfish and self-entitled behavior.
I also have a corner lot, so I understand your frustration. So many seem to believe that breaking laws, being respectful of their neighbors, or being truly responsible pet owners allows that, if they haven't been told otherwise, they can do anything they please. I have confronted a few of these folks over the years, and you wouldn't believe the self-righteous indignation and out right aggression I have faced from most of them. Sadly, the rule against posting signs in your yard prevents us from "keep off the lawn" or "no dogs" signs. That, imo, should be an allowable exception, since it might help avoid nasty confrontations that could have the potential of becoming dangerous.
It is often difficult to realize that the dog is not the problem. The problem is the self-entitled or oblivious owner.

🐶🐕💩

[VApeople]

If you are new to The Villages, why can't you be surprised about corner lots being used as toilets? This is not normal anywhere else. How would the new buyer have such knowledge ahead of time.

We tried our best to warn potential buyers about this.

Before the wonderful new walking/biking trails were put in the Southern Area, we used to go down there and ride our bikes through the areas where they were building new homes. Whenever we saw a potential buyer looking at a corner lot, we would warn them that they would get a lot of dog crap in their yard.

Sometimes they took us seriously, but usually they didn't.

[BigSteph]

Don't be sorry.

Like with religion or politics, some people are so tied to their belief/disbelief on a matter that there is no logic -- there is no debate.

We considered the small lots and the heat when considering moving here with small dogs.

In my neighborhood, we have a blue-tick hound, a lemon white walker, a greyhound, and a doberman. For different reasons, these described dogs are bit much for 4k - 8k square foot lots -- even if you have a fenced yard.

The blue-tick can be heard baying from 2 blocks away when left in the yard or in the lanai. I cannot image the bag size for the potty break clean-ups in the neighbor's yard.






No I haven’t made 4000 posts. ������������
Why did you even feel the need to respond?

[Dlbonivich]

I have never been around so many people adverse to animals. I have had a dog my whole life. My dog goes to the bathroom in my yard. When I walk him him pretends to pee 12 times all the way around the block. He is 5 pounds. Yes he lifts his leg nothing comes out. I pick up his marbles. I guess I always lived in much more tolerant places. I get sick of hearing about it. I guess when you put a bunch of elderly people in one place you get all the crabby worry worts concentrated. I would not know if a dog peed in my yard. I do not watch out my windows 24/7. I will not feel bad about my opinion. I guess I just do not have time to worry about it. It’s like every 2 weeks on here.

[BigSteph]

I have a corner lot and do mind it.

That goodness I am entitled.


IF they clean it up, yes, I would and am OK with it. In fact I have a corner lot.
It just doesn't bother me. It doesn't bother me if the dogs pee in my yard either.
But that's me.
You are entitled to be bothered by it. You are entitled to react in a way I feel is over-reacting. I wouldn't have said that about your reaction if you hadn't invited my opinion with "your thoughts?"

It's OK, we are all different.

[thevillages2013]

I have never been around so many people adverse to animals. I have had a dog my whole life. My dog goes to the bathroom in my yard. When I walk him him pretends to pee 12 times all the way around the block. He is 5 pounds. Yes he lifts his leg nothing comes out. I pick up his marbles. I guess I always lived in much more tolerant places. I get sick of hearing about it. I guess when you put a bunch of elderly people in one place you get all the crabby worry worts concentrated. I would not know if a dog peed in my yard. I do not watch out my windows 24/7. I will not feel bad about my opinion. I guess I just do not have time to worry about it. It’s like every 2 weeks on here.

I am totally on board with this opinion. Another thing for the crabby to remember is if they get too bold with the wrong person they might get a “ country a$$ whipping “. Just saying

[BigSteph]

Based the easement and property line comments in other threads, I inquired about these factors;

1) was told that easement was for government and government-approved utility companies, but not individuals.

2) concerning property lines, was told that these are set for appraisal and ownership determination. Was told that certain homes had lines that were behind other's fencing and that accommodations for upkeep and maintenance must agreed upon by adjoining property owners. That was last part was clear as mud.





May want to check where your property line is..............I'm not talked about the easement, the actual property line. The turds might not be on your property.

:ho:

[JMintzer]

Not only rude to continue, but way beyond rude to ever think trespassing was in anyway acceptable in the first place.
Not over reacting, imho. Small inconvenience? Someone has taken possession of your property without permission, and used it. Same principle as taking possession of your car, with out your permission, for a joyride then returning it to where they found it. Imo, you are trying to make light of a situation that to many is very unpleasant, to say the least.

Yes... Exactly the same thing... Said no one ever...

[BigSteph]

I don't think this was an attack at you. When people say Florida People, or Americans, or White people or Black people, I never think that means EVERY.

I kinda think this was directed at THOSE that DO let their pets pee/poop in a neighbors yard.


I'll answer that. Don't paint all dog owners with the same brush. Blanket accusations never hold up.
I invite anyone with a gripe about dogs to come live in Tamarind Grove. We've been here 11 years and have seen ONE dog on our lawn. Once.
Our dog, bless his sweet soul, was always walked down the middle of the street. If it was too hot, he was walked at night.
Sick of these assumptions that every dog owner is irresponsible.

[diva1]

So you’d be OK if they did it in your yard?

Of course if they picked it up. Get upset about something that is important.

[JMintzer]

So that works 2 times a week, what happens the other 5 days.

Rain...

[JMintzer]

This topic will come up AS LONG AS people let their dogs on other people’s lawns. Why is it so hard to understand for those dog owners that most people don’t like it?

Pretty sure that if you clean it up, most people don't care...

[JMintzer]

The guy complains about too many dog poop topics, but is willing to post multiple post (8) on the topic. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Yup! I find the outrage hysterical! (what's my post count now?)

[JMintzer]

we have some neighbors that have put up some 'no poop' dog signs....consider doing that

In most neighborhoods, those signs are a "no, no"...

[JMintzer]

If you are new to The Villages, why can't you be surprised about corner lots being used as toilets? This is not normal anywhere else. How would the new buyer have such knowledge ahead of time.

Not normal anywhere else? Wanna' bet?

[Cassieb]

Our dog uses our lawn only to do his business. We would never think or be so rude and arrogant as to let him pee or poop on someone else's lawn.

[JMintzer]

We tried our best to warn potential buyers about this.

Before the wonderful new walking/biking trails were put in the Southern Area, we used to go down there and ride our bikes through the areas where they were building new homes. Whenever we saw a potential buyer looking at a corner lot, we would warn them that they would get a lot of dog crap in their yard.

Sometimes they took us seriously, but usually they didn't.

You actually took time out of your day to go up to strangers and warn them about dog poop? Bwahahahahaha!

[JMintzer]

I have never been around so many people adverse to animals. I have had a dog my whole life. My dog goes to the bathroom in my yard. When I walk him him pretends to pee 12 times all the way around the block. He is 5 pounds. Yes he lifts his leg nothing comes out. I pick up his marbles. I guess I always lived in much more tolerant places. I get sick of hearing about it. I guess when you put a bunch of elderly people in one place you get all the crabby worry worts concentrated. I would not know if a dog peed in my yard. I do not watch out my windows 24/7. I will not feel bad about my opinion. I guess I just do not have time to worry about it. It’s like every 2 weeks on here.

Stop being so reasonable!

[CFoley604]

I think it is wrong for dog owners to allow
their dogs to use your lawn as a dog park.
Like you I’ve had dogs in the past,
and never allowed them to do their business on others property.
The dogee do free for all,
was definitely a new experience for me
upon living here.
But alas, we have to accept that
there are many entitled, rude,
inconsiderate dog owners living inTV
that give dogs a bad rap!


If TV is like everywhere else I’ve lived, they own rights to your property close to
The road. In case they need to access sewer, water, and wiring of all kinds. So, in all reality, the dog does his business on TV property and not yours.

[CFrance]

I don't think this was an attack at you. When people say Florida People, or Americans, or White people or Black people, I never think that means EVERY.

I kinda think this was directed at THOSE that DO let their pets pee/poop in a neighbors yard.
Here's what was said: DOG OWNERS (my caps) - please reply as to why you think you have the right to use property you don't own as your dogs bathroom? BET YOU NO DOG OWNERS WILL REPLY TO THAT!!!! (my caps again)
I don't think it was an attack on me personally--I think it was an attack on ALL dog owners. And I take offense at blanket accusations.

[JMintzer]

Our dog uses our lawn only to do his business. We would never think or be so rude and arrogant as to let him pee or poop on someone else's lawn.

We walk ours in our yard as well. She does her business and then we take her for a walk...

I can count the number of times on one hand that we DIDN'T come back with a second bag of "tootsie rolls"...

And she also does the "fake squat" when she smells something. There's no way a little 13 lb dog could ever pee that much...

Our back yard neighbors, when we first met them, last year, fell in love with our dog. Of course, as soon as they finished petting her, she dropped a load on their property...

They laughed, said "no problem, just be sure to clean it up!" You know, like normal people do...

[nn0wheremann]

:ohdear: May open the flood gates! :icon_wink:
No, just turn on the sprinklers

[Bella6368]

Yep, spray the stinky water in them. :)

Well that's a childish and rude thing to do, why not just confront the people directly? OMG!

[rherb55]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.




There are sooo many arrogant & disrespectful residents here that I have seen…… They allow their pet’s to walk up in the middle of my neighbor’s yard all the time and it’s broad daylight….. I guess they think they are entitled & privileged….. Not everyone thinks it’s ok…… Regardless if they pick up after themselves…..

[Waltdisney4life]

Poop power!!!

[Bella6368]

I think conversations about dog poop should be banned from this site!

[JMintzer]

There are sooo many arrogant & disrespectful residents here that I have seen…… They allow their pet’s to walk up in the middle of my neighbor’s yard all the time and it’s broad daylight….. I guess they think they are entitled & privileged….. Not everyone thinks it’s ok…… Regardless if they pick up after themselves…..

"Arrogant, Disrespectful, Entitled AND Privileged"? Damn, if you had included Greedy, I would have had "Villager BINGO"! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[DAVES]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

An endless problem. Pet owners sadly it is a waste of time trying to reason with them.
The dog has an instinct NOT to go where it lives. The dog knows it is dirty and disease carrying. The owners?

The solution is simple-animal repellents.

[JMintzer]

I think conversations about dog poop should be banned from this site!

NOOOO! Then where would I get my Sunday morning entertainment? :icon_wink:

[JMintzer]

An endless problem. Pet owners sadly it is a waste of time trying to reason with them.
The dog has an instinct NOT to go where it lives. The dog knows it is dirty and disease carrying. The owners?

Simply not true...

[kendi]

I don’t see the problem. Dogs don’t typically go on demand. When you gotta go it going to come. Not all dogs are once and done. Some take multiple times to clear the pipes.

[psrue223]

Really with all the serious issues in the world (disease, war, immigrants without a home or country, children being bombed….), the focus is on dogs!! Get a grip about what is important in life!

[JoeinFL]

We have a corner lot. Many dogs will stop and drop a deuce. I’ve never found 💩 in my yard. It hasn’t “ruined or discolored “ my lawn.
I wish the biggest worry in the world was dog 💩.
I’d write a bit more but my dog needs a walk.
Enjoy your day. 😎

[CoachKandSportsguy]

a couple of beef boiullon cubes in their yard overnight during a rain should solve that issue. . .

[DonnaNi4os]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

Dogs need to walk, and despite using their own yards, walking and the scents of other dogs will stimulate their need to “go”. As for walking around the lake, it’s a great way to feed a gator, so no lake walking for good reason.

[JOLIVERIO]

If the dog owner cleans up after the dog and there is no tell tale sign, what’s the big deal. No harm, no foul. If you weren’t home, you would never know.

[VApeople]

You actually took time out of your day to go up to strangers and warn them about dog poop?

Yeah, we sure did. Some of them appreciated it and thanked us for the warning.

The realtor with them did not seem to appreciate it.

[rrman3536]

the one thing that dog owners fail to realize is it even when you pick up your dog's business ,unless you take the soil and grass along with the discharge you are not getting it all. After years of animals using the same area the build up is quit extensive to the point where the soil should be replaced, as an X dog owner I have first hand knowledge of this ,so after your trip to the dog parks and you fail to wash off the dogs feet or their bodies if they have been rolling around in the dirt, they will drag into your carts and home all the discharge they have been playing in.

[Bogie Shooter]

We tried our best to warn potential buyers about this.

Before the wonderful new walking/biking trails were put in the Southern Area, we used to go down there and ride our bikes through the areas where they were building new homes. Whenever we saw a potential buyer looking at a corner lot, we would warn them that they would get a lot of dog crap in their yard.

Sometimes they took us seriously, but usually they didn't.

You actually took time out of your day to go up to strangers and warn them about dog poop? Bwahahahahaha!

Yeah, we sure did. Some of them appreciated it and thanked us for the warning.

The realtor with them did not seem to appreciate it.

I bought a corner lot, had you approached me before the purchase…….I would have assumed you to be a crazy busybody.

[fdpaq0580]

I have never been around so many people adverse to animals. I have had a dog my whole life. My dog goes to the bathroom in my yard. When I walk him him pretends to pee 12 times all the way around the block. He is 5 pounds. Yes he lifts his leg nothing comes out. I pick up his marbles. I guess I always lived in much more tolerant places. I get sick of hearing about it. I guess when you put a bunch of elderly people in one place you get all the crabby worry worts concentrated. I would not know if a dog peed in my yard. I do not watch out my windows 24/7. I will not feel bad about my opinion. I guess I just do not have time to worry about it. It’s like every 2 weeks on here.

Your perception of people adverse to animals is, in reality, mostly a result of some dog owners who seem to feel entitled to trespass onto neighboring yards and use said yards as dog potties. Most of these issues would be resolved if folks would just stay off any yard they don't own.
Whether Fido pees or poops, and whether you pick up his "marbles" is mostly irrelevant. The problem is neither you nor Fido should be on the neighbors lawn to begin with. Simply put, I stay out of your yard, and you should stay out of mine. Common courtesy and respect for you neighbors. And there are no excuses, like "dogs wander". Your dog is on a leash and can only go where you allow. 100% dog owners responsibility and within owners ability to control.

[fdpaq0580]

To start with, I’d take a bullet for any of our Pups but I doubt I’d have to just because! Our Pups mean more to me than People do………. We have fenced in yards N&S but, we do walk our Pups now and again. And when we walk them they do relieve themselves in someone else’s yards at times and we pick it up……. So if your pup has never used someone else’s yard to relieve themselves one of two things, you’ve never walked your dog on leash off your property or you put diapers on your Pup!!! Just remember one major thing, it’s Never the Pups fault, it’s always the Owners Fault!

Had several large dogs over the years. Never allowed them on neighbor's property. Not one paw. Your dog relieves itself on neighbor's yard, then you failed to control your dog. Nice of you to pick up the mess that never should have been there in the first place.
I do agree with you last sentence. Blame the owner, not the dog.

[mike234]

that is ridiculous...

[fdpaq0580]

Yeah, we sure did. Some of them appreciated it and thanked us for the warning.

The realtor with them did not seem to appreciate it.

Good for you! And 🔩 the realtor. They are only interested in the sale, not the best interest of the client.

[Number 10 GI]

Your perception of people adverse to animals is, in reality, mostly a result of some dog owners who seem to feel entitled to trespass onto neighboring yards and use said yards as dog potties. Most of these issues would be resolved if folks would just stay off any yard they don't own.
Whether Fido pees or poops, and whether you pick up his "marbles" is mostly irrelevant. The problem is neither you nor Fido should be on the neighbors lawn to begin with. Simply put, I stay out of your yard, and you should stay out of mine. Common courtesy and respect for you neighbors. And there are no excuses, like "dogs wander". Your dog is on a leash and can only go where you allow. 100% dog owners responsibility and within owners ability to control.

:bigbow:

It is my property, you didn't pay for it, you don't maintain it, you don't pay the property taxes, why is that so hard for dog owners to understand. It is the height of arrogance, conceit and entitlement when you trespass on another's property and expect them to accept your boorish behavior. I can guarantee that if you found someone setting in your parked golf cart taking a rest break you would be livid. I was raised to respect other people's property, seems like many dog owners never received that instruction by their parents. The moral values in this country have gotten pretty low.

[fdpaq0580]

I think conversations about dog poop should be banned from this site!

Why?? Hit too close to home, perhaps??
This is, obviously, a very popular and necessary service to those who wish to participate in the dialogue. Every time the subject comes up it gets huge response. If you do not want to participate then you are free not to click on. But, even you felt compelled to read some if not all the comments and post.

[RedChariot]

Your perception of people adverse to animals is, in reality, mostly a result of some dog owners who seem to feel entitled to trespass onto neighboring yards and use said yards as dog potties. Most of these issues would be resolved if folks would just stay off any yard they don't own.
Whether Fido pees or poops, and whether you pick up his "marbles" is mostly irrelevant. The problem is neither you nor Fido should be on the neighbors lawn to begin with. Simply put, I stay out of your yard, and you should stay out of mine. Common courtesy and respect for you neighbors. And there are no excuses, like "dogs wander". Your dog is on a leash and can only go where you allow. 100% dog owners responsibility and within owners ability to control.

Perfectly said. If only people would adhere to what you suggest. But it will not happen. I live on a corner lot. We spent a lot of money on landscaping to decorate the side property including rock walls. Dog owners allow their dogs to abuse my property everyday. Everyday! I've banged on windows, given dirty looks. To no avail. Most of these trespassers are from other streets and I don't know them. No I'm not going to run out and chase them up the street to tell the what they already know. Stay on your own property.

[RedChariot]

:bigbow:

It is my property, you didn't pay for it, you don't maintain it, you don't pay the property taxes, why is that so hard for dog owners to understand. It is the height of arrogance, conceit and entitlement when you trespass on another's property and expect them to accept your boorish behavior. I can guarantee that if you found someone setting in your parked golf cart taking a rest break you would be livid. I was raised to respect other people's property, seems like many dog owners never received that instruction by their parents. The moral values in this country have gotten pretty low.

:bigbow:

THANK YOU! The dog owners that you so eloquently address, will not listen.

[fdpaq0580]

If TV is like everywhere else I’ve lived, they own rights to your property close to
The road. In case they need to access sewer, water, and wiring of all kinds. So, in all reality, the dog does his business on TV property and not yours.

Misleading. An easement allows emergency or utility workers the authority to enter your property for various reasons. A setback is a limit on the size of building for various reasons, like easements for utilities, etc. You own it, care for it, pay taxes on it. There just limits on what you can do with it. Kind of like "zoning" regulations.
If it was TV property, it would be maintained by TV, like all the other common areas.

[fdpaq0580]

I don’t see the problem. Dogs don’t typically go on demand. When you gotta go it going to come. Not all dogs are once and done. Some take multiple times to clear the pipes.

You don't want to see the problem. Your dog! Your dogs per and poop! Your problem!
Keep off the neighbors lawn. It is not their problem! Use the street or gutter.

[BumpaOompa]

Sadly, I’ve come to learn that most pet owners in The VIllages are disrespectful of other peoples property, proven by the constant postings about this issue. A real blemish on the location’s image. They should change their motto to “America’s Dog Poop Capital”

[VApeople]

I bought a corner lot, had you approached me before the purchase…….I would have assumed you to be a crazy busybody.

Afterwards, as you were scooping up dog crap, I bet you thought, "I wish I had listened to that crazy busybody."

[Fredster]

I wish most of these people would stop having a heart attack over a little dog poo. Of course the ideal situation for all is that the dog does it at home... guess what, doesn't always work that way, so they get walked... and yes they are gonna pee and poo, of course that owner better have a bag and of course the dog should do it at the street edge of grass... guess what folks... that's not your land. So pipe down and relax. So many other things to raise your BP with.....how about the rats that come down your beautiful palm tree and poos on your yard, or those huge roaches climbing thru your walls, or those obnoxious loud music playing, always arguing neighbor.... save your rising BP for that stuff.
BUT with all that said...if that walker does not pick up the poo....all bets are off and on go the sprinklers! Lol

And the above is a long winded rationalization!

[Fredster]

If TV is like everywhere else I’ve lived, they own rights to your property close to
The road. In case they need to access sewer, water, and wiring of all kinds. So, in all reality, the dog does his business on TV property and not yours.

Didn’t you read the OP’s post, the issue was people having their dogs relieve themselves on another's property, and not on easement’s!

[Bilyclub]

Really with all the serious issues in the world (disease, war, immigrants without a home or country, children being bombed….), the focus is on dogs!! Get a grip about what is important in life!

I guess we don't have your permission to talk about dog poop. Great way to make friends. Welcome to TOTV.

[BigSteph]

I respect your opinion.

I have a pet dog. I didn't take offense to his/her comments.

I really believe that anytime you let your pet pee/poop on a neighbor's property, then what you are saying, without words, is more true than anything you could say with words.



Here's what was said: DOG OWNERS (my caps) - please reply as to why you think you have the right to use property you don't own as your dogs bathroom? BET YOU NO DOG OWNERS WILL REPLY TO THAT!!!! (my caps again)
I don't think it was an attack on me personally--I think it was an attack on ALL dog owners. And I take offense at blanket accusations.

[BigSteph]

I agree with you completely. However, people are so quick to escalate that you can hardly have a discussion where you disagree without it turning into something unfortunate.

When it comes to politics, religion/non religion, children, grand children, and pets, people are completely vested in their absolute truth.

There is something in our society that has occurred over the last decade of politics, culture, and the pandemic that has made us incapable of rationale debate.



Well that's a childish and rude thing to do, why not just confront the people directly? OMG!

[Bogie Shooter]

Afterwards, as you were scooping up dog crap, I bet you thought, "I wish I had listened to that crazy busybody."

Hasn’t been an issue in 16 years…………

[BigSteph]

I do bet.

Unless you are coming from a homogenous neighborhood like The Villages, you will do it until the homeowner finally catches on, then you'll begin a downward spiral of escalation that may end very poorly.

In so many places where there is socio-economic differences, racial and age diversity, people feud over smaller things. In many communities this dog pooping issue is more about respect than the simple act of pooping and light trespassing by the owner to clean up.

Disrespect a young black male, or a young hispanic woman, a squatted pickup truck driving Florida country boy and see how that ends.

I really feel that people are using the peeing and pooping as fodder to really speak about neighbors being disrespectful.

This is just my opinion and I could be wrong. My wife thinks I'm smart, but usually wrong.








Not normal anywhere else? Wanna' bet?

[Bogie Shooter]

Why?? Hit too close to home, perhaps??
This is, obviously, a very popular and necessary service to those who wish to participate in the dialogue. Every time the subject comes up it gets huge response. If you do not want to participate then you are free not to click on. But, even you felt compelled to read some if not all the comments and post.

All of those huge number of responses are just a continued repetition from thread to thread. Don’t believe ,read the last three threads, with over 100 posts.

[BigSteph]

That also goes for the pet person that lets their dog crap in someone else's yard.



I am totally on board with this opinion. Another thing for the crabby to remember is if they get too bold with the wrong person they might get a “ country a$$ whipping “. Just saying

[I'm Popeye!]

May want to check your lines...........street side sprinklers are not on your property.
:coolsmiley:

You still don't get it, Again, who maintains the area you say it's not his property?
He can complain all he wants, he maintains that area, so he has the right!
Mr. dewilson - don't cut the area of your grass you say it's not property and see what happens to you. :ho:

[I'm Popeye!]

All of those huge number of responses are just a continued repetition from thread to thread. Don’t believe ,read the last three threads, with over 100 posts.

You can say the same about "Golf threads", repeat and repeat the same old golfing comments. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[GOLFER54]

This subject has been talked about at least a dozen times. Some people pick up the mess, some people don’t, some dog owners are able to have their dog do their business on their own properties, some dogs are walked and go on others properties . I have a cocker spaniel that needs to walk the block before she goes to the bathroom, and I carry bags and put it under her bottom when she does her business so no mess at all ever goes on my neighbors lawns. If one has a dog, this can be done easily and everyone will be happy.

[JMintzer]

This subject has been talked about at least a dozen times. Some people pick up the mess, some people don’t, some dog owners are able to have their dog do their business on their own properties, some dogs are walked and go on others properties . I have a cocker spaniel that needs to walk the block before she goes to the bathroom, and I carry bags and put it under her bottom when she does her business so no mess at all ever goes on my neighbors lawns. If one has a dog, this can be done easily and everyone will be happy.

No they won't...

[Fredster]

These threads should really be called…
“Stubborn, entitled and inconsiderate dog owner threads!”

[fdpaq0580]

This subject has been talked about at least a dozen times. Some people pick up the mess, some people don’t, some dog owners are able to have their dog do their business on their own properties, some dogs are walked and go on others properties . I have a cocker spaniel that needs to walk the block before she goes to the bathroom, and I carry bags and put it under her bottom when she does her business so no mess at all ever goes on my neighbors lawns. If one has a dog, this can be done easily and everyone will be happy.

I appreciate the trouble you go to with the "bag". But, if you are still using the neighbor's yard without expressed permission, you are still trespassing. Trespassing is inherently disrespectful of that neighbor and their property by usurping their land for your use.
Dogs do not need to walk in order to relieve themselves. After many years traveling on small boats, I have seen how well they adapt to having a small spot of carpet, like a cat has a litter box, for their toilet. Many of the places we traveled to we're not safe to go ashore. The only reason a dog really needs to walk is for exercise.
🐶 Good dog!

[fdpaq0580]

These threads should really be called…
“Stubborn, entitled and inconsiderate dog owner threads!”

That is correct! But, "dog poop" is shorter. Unless it is a verrrry large dog.
😁

[fdpaq0580]

Really with all the serious issues in the world (disease, war, immigrants without a home or country, children being bombed….), the focus is on dogs!! Get a grip about what is important in life!

Lots of major issues, most of which you have absolutely no control over. Local trespassing and disrespectful neighbors is something that is occuring daily right here. Something that affects the quality of life here for many. Its worth talking about.

[Bogie Shooter]

Lots of major issues, most of which you have absolutely no control over. Local trespassing and disrespectful neighbors is something that is occuring daily right here. Something that affects the quality of life here for many. Its worth talking about.

“which you have absolutely no control over” applies to dog poop threads as well.

[dewilson58]

You still don't get it, Again, who maintains the area you say it's not his property?
He can complain all he wants, he maintains that area, so he has the right!
Mr. dewilson - don't cut the area of your grass you say it's not property and see what happens to you. :ho:

Still Clueless.

The OP said his yard.............there is a good chance it's NOT his yard.

I'm suggesting he learn where the property line is because a lot of Villagers don't know.

Did I say anything about the OP stop complaining..........Nope. Again, clueless.

:ho:

[joelfmi]

What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard. Thanks for the transparent of quality of live at the villages

[thevillages2013]

Have you ever tried to clean up dog's diarrhea on your lawn - let's see if you can get it all? This attracts all the others for weeks to this spot. Stay off neighbors lawns!
Dog owners - please reply as to why you think you have the right to use property you don't own as your dogs bathroom? Bet you -no dog owner will answer this!!!!!!

It’s just processed dog food! A hose will wash it away. Or just ignore it. Do you cut your own grass?

[srockey]

If they pick up after the dog, so what. It’s a dog. When It has to go it has to go. Are they supposed to walk around your yard? Seems like you’re being overly not picky.


What is it pet owners who think their dog using my yard as a bathroom, supersedes my property rights? They think if they pick up after their dog, it shouldn’t bother me. I just don’t want them in my yard. The funny thing is, my neighbor lives on a lake with tons of room. They allow there dogs to 💩 in the island in our cul-de-sac, and think nothing of it. I want to get along, but they won’t see my side, because they claim it’s a nothing burger because they clean up after the dogs. They miss the point. I would like to hear y’all’s thoughts. 🥃🥃
I’ve owned pets throughout my life, and it never let them go to the bathroom and someone else’s yard.

[thevillages2013]

That also goes for the pet person that lets their dog crap in someone else's yard.

I can handle myself just concerned about people who hide behind keyboards and then are met with harsh reality when their bulldog mouth overloads their chihuahua a$$

[thevillages2013]

We tried our best to warn potential buyers about this.

Before the wonderful new walking/biking trails were put in the Southern Area, we used to go down there and ride our bikes through the areas where they were building new homes. Whenever we saw a potential buyer looking at a corner lot, we would warn them that they would get a lot of dog crap in their yard.

Sometimes they took us seriously, but usually they didn't.
You have now been crowned the Villages poop minister. Keep getting that word out and saving souls from the evil carnage that is dog poop

[dewilson58]

You have now been crowned the Villages poop minister. Keep getting that word out and saving souls from the evil carnage that is dog poop

:bigbow:

[Spalumbos62]

Simply not true...

No, he is correct.

[Laker14]

I'm trying to imagine my (or anyone else's) reaction, while looking at a home, having a neighbor burst into the conversation with warnings about dog poop.
If possible, I'd first concern myself with avoiding that particular individual's neighborhood, more to avoid that person that over worry about dog poop.
Then maybe visit a few developed neighborhoods, expecting to see piles everywhere. I've never actually seen piles anywhere, in any neighborhood I've visited.
I do believe I'd come to the conclusion that I'd met a crackpot.

[Laker14]

Thanks for the transparent of quality of live at the villages

I can't believe it took 142 posts to hear from Mr. Transparency.

[JMintzer]

No, he is correct.

No, a dog won't crap where they eat or sleep (which is why crate training works)...

They will crap in their own yard all the time...

[Elaine Dickinson]

May want to check where your property line is..............I'm not talked about the easement, the actual property line. The turds might not be on your property.

:ho:

Probably the second most fabricated misconception in The Villages, behind that rumor. Your property starts at the street. The easement is for utilities and what can be built where. It is your property and your right to keep people off of it. Ask me how I know.

[JMintzer]

Probably the second most fabricated misconception in The Villages, behind that rumor. Your property starts at the street. The easement is for utilities and what can be built where. It is your property and your right to keep people off of it. Ask me how I know.

How do you know? (Just following your directions... :icon_wink: )

[BigSteph]

I agree with you completely -- I can handle myself as well.

I've had gentleman codgers here actually get crappy with me in person for nothing-burgers (usually something they did -- although I'm not perfect, either). I'm younger, taller, and stockier than most all villagers, yet people can really be a-holes here, and I've had words with a few in the Friendliest Hometown in Florida.

Outside the bubble you size up people and make adjustments to your angst based on the probability of incoming pain. Here, whether it is the alcohol or just a life of privilege, people just won't back down -- in print or person.

I've had to walk away because it was just too silly to continue to escalate.




I can handle myself just concerned about people who hide behind keyboards and then are met with harsh reality when their bulldog mouth overloads their chihuahua a$$

[DrHitch]

I did some soul-searching today about this post and found myself "guilty" of allowing my dog to pee and poop on a neighbor's "private property".

That said, I always (100%) clean-up after with plastic bags, etc.

Those of us who are here from Northern climes may say "we have sidewalks and treelawns (parkways) up North as dog poop venues". But here in The Villages, each home's property extends to the street. How to handle this?

Not sure, since owners can't post signs. But, I will be more conscious as to a) finding a non-built corner lot and b) be on the watch for trigger-happy sprinkler operators....thx for the heads-up!

[BigSteph]

On a different note, my wife and I were fixated on buying a home with a fence.

Why -- the privacy and, we had dogs.

When viewing the fenced corner lot homes, we often heard dogs bark when they sensed us stirring next door or a few houses away.

Surprisingly, to us, we ended up getting a home with a kissing lanai. We still have pets, we just have to walk them.

We made a decision to avoid the potential for dogs barking in the enclosed back yards in the surrounding area.

We avoided the unattended backyard dogs, but now they visit our unfenced corner lot.

The dogs, the dogs.......









I did some soul-searching today about this post and found myself "guilty" of allowing my dog to pee and poop on a neighbor's "private property".

That said, I always (100%) clean-up after with plastic bags, etc.

Those of us who are here from Northern climes may say "we have sidewalks and treelawns (parkways) up North as dog poop venues". But here in The Villages, each home's property extends to the street. How to handle this?

Not sure, since owners can't post signs. But, I will be more conscious as to a) finding a non-built corner lot and b) be on the watch for trigger-happy sprinkler operators....thx for the heads-up!

[Topspinmo]

Wake up people we are in sardine packed community Like all rest of cities. Correction packs in closer than other cities. We knew this when we elected to move here where pets are allowed. Maybe some should of moved out in the sticks where nobody near for miles? Suck it up, or Guard on you’re sardine lot waiting for dog to walk by, or move.

[Topspinmo]

I agree with you completely -- I can handle myself as well.

I've had gentleman codgers here actually get crappy with me in person for nothing-burgers (usually something they did -- although I'm not perfect, either). I'm younger, taller, and stockier than most all villagers, yet people can really be a-holes here, and I've had words with a few in the Friendliest Hometown in Florida.

Outside the bubble you size up people and make adjustments to your angst based on the probability of incoming pain. Here, whether it is the alcohol or just a life of privilege, people just won't back down -- in print or person.

I've had to walk away because it was just too silly to continue to escalate.


No difference that anywhere else, except packed in REAL close with sardine can lots.

[Topspinmo]

Sadly, I’ve come to learn that most pet owners in The VIllages are disrespectful of other peoples property, proven by the constant postings about this issue. A real blemish on the location’s image. They should change their motto to “America’s Dog Poop Capital”

Yet we moved here.

[Topspinmo]

I think conversations about dog poop should be banned from this site!

It’s good for the thread count.

[jaj523]

You can't clean up pee. It leaves yellow stains on grass.

[thevillages2013]

No difference that anywhere else, except packed in REAL close with sardine can lots.

Oh it’s different alright! Everybody is old as dirt!

[Two Bills]

Our dog is anti-social, weighs 164lb. and he craps where he wants!:icon_wink:

[PennBF]

We had dogs on the farm and whey would bring the cows in in the evening. . We never brought the dogs in the house, although they could use the barn when they wanted to. We allowed them to be "DOGS". We did not treat them as children which is unfair to them as they want to be dogs which is not neglecting them. They loved to run the property and play. It is really weird to hear owners talk to the dog like they are human, pull them on a leash, pick up after them and so on. They are dogs and want to be treated like dogs. They want to run free, be petted, fed, being outdoors, not dressed up like they are some form of a child. Children want to be children and dogs want to be dogs. :ho:

[dewilson58]

Probably the second most fabricated misconception in The Villages, behind that rumor. Your property starts at the street. The easement is for utilities and what can be built where. It is your property and your right to keep people off of it. Ask me how I know.

County Website.

[asianthree]

Our dogs have never been allowed to use someone else’s lawn. We walk with a 2 foot lead, on the road, in the summer booties for their feet.

Why Do We Not allow them on someone else’s lawn? Proper training for one, and……..

I Don’t Know What Is On Your Lawn, Chemicals, animal pellets, a liquid that could cause harm to their paws, or other dogs waste. Dog parks have always been a no. When I run at 3am they are right by my side with a 2’ lead.

[JMintzer]

You can't clean up pee. It leaves yellow stains on grass.

You're confusing grass with snow...

My dog pees on my grass, multiple times a day. No "yellow stains" to be found...

[Nick B]

At the average age of villagers be glad it's only the dog going poo on your lawn.

[Nick B]

Treelawns? I have never heard that term. See even in a dog poop thread one can learn something.

[BigSteph]

Replace the word DOG and I would still believe this statement.


Our dog is anti-social, weighs 164lb. and he craps where he wants!:icon_wink:

[BigSteph]

To your point, I was spreading fertilizer with weed killer a couple of weeks ago and a neighbor was letting their dog go in my yard (with me watching), and I continued to push the spreader down the side where the dog and owner were standing.

I got closer and closer and the neighbor didn't pull the dog away or move from the curbing. In that instant, I thought I would see just how long he would stay there. I kept approaching and eventually was ejecting pellets on the neighbor and dog. I felt bad for doing it, but it was incredulous that the neighbor had asserted his priority to my yard.

We both made quick small talk and ackwardly went our separate ways (me, staying in my yard, and him, moving on with his dog).

I would never allow my dog into a yard that is being treated by an individual or a contractor service.

The whole incident was weird and I felt the worse for being part of it.



Our dogs have never been allowed to use someone else’s lawn. We walk with a 2 foot lead, on the road, in the summer booties for their feet.

Why Do We Not allow them on someone else’s lawn? Proper training for one, and……..

I Don’t Know What Is On Your Lawn, Chemicals, animal pellets, a liquid that could cause harm to their paws, or other dogs waste. Dog parks have always been a no. When I run at 3am they are right by my side with a 2’ lead.

[I'm Popeye!]

Still Clueless.

The OP said his yard.............there is a good chance it's NOT his yard.

I'm suggesting he learn where the property line is because a lot of Villagers don't know.:

Correct, the OP did say his yard, so why do you continue to say it might not be his yard!
If you walk out your front door, don't you think the grass in front of you is your yard, wake-up!
You're a dog owner, and you are proving it.... :ho:

[I'm Popeye!]

You're confusing grass with snow...

My dog pees on my grass, multiple times a day. No "yellow stains" to be found...

That's because "Dog Pee" can not kill weed...

[fdpaq0580]

“which you have absolutely no control over” applies to dog poop threads as well.

I can't talk to Putin, but I can talk to my neighbor. And, should it escalate out of control, there is always the court system, if one choses to abide by law. If not, well, "paybacks are hell". I prefer to speak with my neighbors.
Do have control. Just a matter of how bad you want to exercise it.

[fdpaq0580]

It’s just processed dog food! A hose will wash it away. Or just ignore it. Do you cut your own grass?

Who cuts the grass doesn't matter. You are trying to deflect from the issue of trespassing, disrespecting your neighbor and dumping your sewage on their lawn. YOUR dog. YOUR sewage. Keep off other people's lawns! Easy peasy to be a good neighbor and respectful, responsible pet owner.

[fdpaq0580]

If they pick up after the dog, so what. It’s a dog. When It has to go it has to go. Are they supposed to walk around your yard? Seems like you’re being overly not picky.

Overly picky?? Seems like your being overly, intentionally obtuse. Your dog can only go where you let it. Keep off any property you don't own. Be a good, respectful and responsible pet owner and neighbor.

[fdpaq0580]

:bigbow:

How is this helpful??

[fdpaq0580]

I did some soul-searching today about this post and found myself "guilty" of allowing my dog to pee and poop on a neighbor's "private property".

That said, I always (100%) clean-up after with plastic bags, etc.

Those of us who are here from Northern climes may say "we have sidewalks and treelawns (parkways) up North as dog poop venues". But here in The Villages, each home's property extends to the street. How to handle this?

Not sure, since owners can't post signs. But, I will be more conscious as to a) finding a non-built corner lot and b) be on the watch for trigger-happy sprinkler operators....thx for the heads-up!

Thank you for your consideration. Where I grew up the only option was the gutter/street. Here, many folks use the common areas. Not , but the "official" dog parks are few, unfortunately.

[Two Bills]

Replace the word DOG and I would still believe this statement.

Our cat is anti-social, weighs 164lb. and he craps where he wants!:icon_wink:

[1948JDG]

WOW!!!! Over 170 responses to such a " Crappy" thread. And I read them all. What a real waste of time.

[fdpaq0580]

Wake up people we are in sardine packed community Like all rest of cities. Correction packs in closer than other cities. We knew this when we elected to move here where pets are allowed. Maybe some should of moved out in the sticks where nobody near for miles? Suck it up, or Guard on you’re sardine lot waiting for dog to walk by, or move.

Wake up, indeed. Keep out of you neighbors "sardine" can, and all will be well. Why is that so hard to comprehend??
😕

[mrpete2]

Have you asked them to stop?

Yes and they get annoyed, very annoyed to the point of arguing. I've confronted many with the same "I can" result. They make me the bad neighbor!

[Topspinmo]

WOW!!!! Over 170 responses to such a " Crappy" thread. And I read them all. What a real waste of time.

It’s good for post count.

[fdpaq0580]

Our dog is anti-social, weighs 164lb. and he craps where he wants!:icon_wink:

Poor TBs. Has a dog that should not be allowed in public. Prone to be potentially violent and owner seems unable to control beast. What to do, what to do? Find dog a safe home or put down danger to the community seem to be your only options.

[Topspinmo]

Oh it’s different alright! Everybody is old as dirt!


Why is called retirement community.

[Topspinmo]

Poor TBs. Has a dog that should not be allowed in public. Prone to be potentially violent and owner seems unable to control beast. What to do, what to do? Find dog a safe home or put down danger to the community seem to be your only options.


Or move out on farm. :coolsmiley::welcome::welcome:

[fdpaq0580]

Our dogs have never been allowed to use someone else’s lawn. We walk with a 2 foot lead, on the road, in the summer booties for their feet.

Why Do We Not allow them on someone else’s lawn? Proper training for one, and……..

I Don’t Know What Is On Your Lawn, Chemicals, animal pellets, a liquid that could cause harm to their paws, or other dogs waste. Dog parks have always been a no. When I run at 3am they are right by my side with a 2’ lead.

Smart and responsible pet owner.

[fdpaq0580]

Or move out on farm. :coolsmiley::welcome::welcome:

That should provide a safe home for "Beastie".

[fdpaq0580]

It’s good for post count.

Oh, he/she was totally entertained but doesn't want to admit it. If TOTV gets booring, he/she might even start the next "poop" thread just to stir things up again.

😊😊

[fdpaq0580]

Yes and they get annoyed, very annoyed to the point of arguing. I've confronted many with the same "I can" result. They make me the bad neighbor!

You are the good neighbor. When caught doing something wrong people usually react one of two ways. They get a bit "sheepish" and apologize, or they try to defend their actions by getting "tuff" and making up foolish reasons for their actions. Once you ask them to leave they must go. If one would be so foolish as to so much as threaten, or worse, touch you, that is assault. Call the cops and they can be arrested.

[BigSteph]

That would then be a cross-over event.....

Started on TalkoftheVillages and ended on V-News -- with Meta detailing how much they paid for their house and when they bought it.

You are the good neighbor. When caught doing something wrong people usually react one of two ways. They get a bit "sheepish" and apologize, or they try to defend their actions by getting "tuff" and making up foolish reasons for their actions. Once you ask them to leave they must go. If one would be so foolish as to so much as threaten, or worse, touch you, that is assault. Call the cops and they can be arrested.

[Byte1]

Simple solution, instead of complaining:
Install a remote control for your sprinkler system. It solves two problems, moves unwanted on their way and it also waters down urine spots so that they don't burn your grass. Grass will generally revive over time, but once one pooch urinates on it, the next one has to cover the spot with it's own scent. My neighbor's lawn has many yellow spots along the street and he even has his lawn treated every month or two by one of the lawn services like True Green or Massey. If you wish to be a "good" neighbor, you can turn your sprinkler on BEFORE the dog and walker get near your property, causing them time to avoid it. Like they say, "Good fences make good neighbors." That way, you do not need to get into a lose-lose discussion with neighbors you normally like, just because they do not know how to control their pets.
I love dogs, but prefer they go elsewhere to do their business.
Come to think of it, maybe that would make a decent Villages business similar to installing gate pass chips on cars. Hmmmmm......

[dewilson58]

You're a dog owner, and you are proving it.... :ho:

Clueless and wrong AGAIN.

I'm not a dog owner, love dogs, but we don't have one.

Have a few owners on our street & have never had a dog's duty burn any grass.

[dewilson58]

Correct, the OP did say his yard, so why do you continue to say it might not be his yard!:

:ohdear::ohdear:

Just because the OP says it's his/her yard, does not make it so.

That's why there are property lines, car titles, certificates of ownership, stock certificates, etc.

:ho: