I'd put it on their walk so they'd notice.SnotBubbles wrote: I have a problem with my neighbor's dog shitting in my yard. I don't have a dog and I take pride/care of my grass and landscaping. I also have 3 children who love to go outside and play in the yard. It's a problem, and much like you...my wife doesn't want to cause problems with the neighbors. She'll talk shit behind their back...but when I say that I'm going to say something to them about it....I catch hell.
I take a different approach. I take the time to rake/pick-up all of the shit (which I shouldn't) and then I carefully pile it up right next to their front steps (in the grass, not on the concrete walk). It's frustrating, especially since I am not a dog owner. I can nearly fill up a 5 gallon bucket halfway with shit each time I mow (twice a week).
And for the record, we have watched on numerous occasions my neighbor's open up their door...let their dog run out and into our yard and pop a squat. They do nothing.
The fact is, your neighbor should be more responsible (as should mine). If you want to have a dog, you need to be responsible for every action. Some people are flat out irresponsible (and lazy). Actions speak louder than words. If you want to not piss off your wife, but send a message to your neighbors...come up with an "action plan," and carry it out until your neighbors derives a solution from your hints.
What are you doing when the neighbor's dog runs up and pees on your dog? Do you just stand there and let it happen? Just curious...some more information may help form an "action plan."
Better yet, I'd be the asshole to put it right in front of the door so they have the chance of stepping in it.
