Its probably best to address the problem with your neighbours first to see if an agreement can be reached. If they are unreasonable then tell your landlord. Why should you have to put up with this problem?

I would speak with the nieghbor first. As you stated you already said something once but maybe he didn't understand your frustrations or really comprehend this was bothering you so I would go to him and be straight to the point, be firm and expressive but also use tack while addressing the issue. If that doesn't work then I would notify the animal regulations board with a complaint of disturbance then notify the landlord...And If that doesn't work then I would play hard ball.... pick up the poop, put it in a clear plastic bag and set it on his front door step with a note that says... "I wanted to be respectful and address the poop problem we are having from your animal and as I could see you didn't seem to care that we are neighbors and should work together on this, so I find it only fair that if I have to step in it, smell it or moneuver around it then you will have to smell it and move it from your door way!!! Thank you and have a fabulous day!"

Every responsible dog owner agrees... picking up after your dog is a MUST. No matter where or when it occurs, there is NO excuse for not scooping the poop. So here are 10 reasons why EVERY dog owner MUST be responsible for picking up EVERY TIME.

1. It's the law. Just like littering, it's unlawful NOT to pick up after your dog, and your violation is subject to fine. The Somerville Dog Owners Group strongly supports tough fines against people who do not pick up after their dogs.

2. It's common courtesy. Cleaning up after your dogs shows respect for our neighbors and our community. Only irresponsible dog owners leave their dog's poop for others to look at, step in or clean up.

3. Dog Poop is unhealthy. Abandoned dog poop can host diseases and/or parasites which can infect other dogs who come into contact with it, or be transmitted to people who accidentally step in it and track it home. Particularly at risk, of course, are children who play on the ground. Disposing of dog poop immediately helps all dogs stay healthier and reduces feces-borne parasites and illnesses.

If your dog has diarrhea, and you cannot clean it up, you should not allow your dog to defecate in places where dogs or children may come in contact with it. If your dog has prolonged diarrhea (more than two days), you should take her to the vet.

All dogs should have a stool sample tested by a veterinarian annually. My vet recommends that dogs who frequent places that are visited by many different dogs should have their stool tested twice a year.

4. Dog Poop bio-degrades slowly. Some people think it's okay to leave dog poop because it will break down naturally. However, the biodegration process is very slow, and, especially in places where the dog population is high, abandoned dog poop can accumulate faster than it breaks down. In the cold weather, poop freezes and, because poop that is frozen to the ground is almost impossible to clean up, it will remain where you left it for several weeks to several months.

5. It's not fertilizer! In fact, poop impedes landscaping efforts. Leaving dog poop encourages other dogs to mark that spot (by urinating over the previous dog's scent): poop left on the grass contributes to the problem of "nitrogen burn."

6. Dog Poop pollutes the water. Somerville is located in both the Charles River Watershed and the Mystic River Watershed. Dog feces, like any feces, contains high levels of nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, which actually pollute the water.

Dog feces and urine contain relatively large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients feed and stimulate the growth of algae in water bodies in much the same way as fertilizers help lawns to grow. This can cause the water body to become depleted in oxygen, making it less healthy for fish and large levels of growth can impede recreational and aesthetic value of water as well. ("The Scoop on Poop," Scituate Reservoir Watershed Education Program)

Cleaning up after your dog is environmentally responsible. And please don't dispose of dog poop in storm drains: storm drains are a direct conduit to our rivers!

7. Dog Poop is unsightly. Everybody knows that. It's disgusting. Pick it up. We all deserve to live in a clean city where we can be proud and step lightly.

8. Dog Poop tops the list of complaints against dogs. More than dog aggression, nuisance barking or unsupervised dogs, most complaints against dogs are about people not cleaning up after their dogs. This is true for city parks, sidewalks, and your neighbors' lawns.

9. Dog Poop makes dog owners look bad. For everyone who cares about options for off-leash recreation in Somerville, the worst thing about dog poop is that it is bad for public relations. Dog Poop is the number one reason for negative public sentiment against dogs. Every time you don't pick up after your dog, you are giving one more reason for others to dislike dogs and dog owners.

10. Your actions set an example for others. When you pick up after your dog, you are part of the solution! And your actions will help convey the message that it's the right thing to do. Many people even carry extra bags to offer to others as a subtle and neighborly hint that cleaning up after our dogs is what responsible dog owners do.

More and more people are taking it upon themselves to pick up "orphan poop." These people are truly ambassadors. You can set a good example, too. If you see orphan poop, pick it up with one of those extra bags you are carrying. I know, I know! Nothing like picking up somebody else's cold poop, but what a message it sends to others! Your actions will encourage others to do the same, and soon, this will be a non-issue, because everybody will simply pick up without giving it a second thought.

It is always advisible to sit on table and discuss the problems in very friendly manner. Try to find out the real solution where both of you can live happily without a problem.
If the neighbour is reluctant and has no intention to solve the problem then fix a meeting along with the landlord. I am sure the landlord shall come to a solution unbiasedly as both of you are his clients.

I would say talk to your landlord. Him shrugging his shoulders just proves he knows about it, yet is too lazy to pick it up.

Good luck, I hope everything works out. :]

I note that you live in Sidney, Ohio. I guess you're having snow up there now, huh? Is the neighbor's dog still pooping in your yard? Is it digging down through the snow to find a new place on the ground to do its pooping or does it just scratch down to an old spot where it pooped once before and make a new deposit there? (I hove NO IDEA how dogs operate in snow conditions) Down here in SW LA we have deluge rains that pop up on frequent occasions, so my wild-A__ idea probably wouldn't work here most of the time either -- BUT! If you could catch a period of good weather when the ground was clear of snow and relatively dry you might BREAK the neighbor's dog's habit of using your yard for its 'primary relief-room' FOR GOOD by purchasing a large supply of red cayenne pepper to have on hand for the next time, when you know from experience that the dog is going to come over and "do its thing", you or someone in your family goes out ahead of time and sprinkles a liberal covering of the pepper -- concentrating on the areas where the dog has "performed" most frequently in the past. (Be sure there's not enough wind blowing that might pick the pepper up and blow it in your face -- wear long sleeves, gloves and a dust filter and goggles)(He-he-- sounds like fun, eh?) You've noticed, I'm sure, that dogs usually do a lot of sniffing of the ground before they decided where to get their relief. A couple-a sniffs of that red cayenne pepper should send it screeming and choking back home & half-way across town. It SHOULDN'T come back in your yard again. But if it does, chase it off and sprinkle some of the pepper in its favorite dumping spots, and back off to see if the dog will subject itself to another painful encounter. If THAT doesn't work, buy a BB gun to pop tha critter in the butt with the next time you can catch it fixin' to squat! -- FULLY ON YOUR YARD! Oh BOY! What next?!?

ADDENDUM -- When I went for a final look at my *Masterpiece* before leaving this spot, I noticed that I hadn't noticed at the start that there are THREE dogs involved in this -- must be nerve-racking pestulence! Well, if the 3 dogs usually come as a group at any given time, THAT would be the time for the first laying of the pepper -- to try to BLAST them all three. Next, GET THE BB GUN! Gee! I'm glad it's not MY problem! ):-(#)

Call the cops... they'll tell you what you or they can or can not do.

Call CarolWright Gifts (no--this response is not an advertisement for CarolWright Gifts) at:1-800-345-5866. Ask them if they still carry a product called, "Animal Away". The unit sells for $29.99 before tax (in certain states) at the time of this writing (2/5/2008). The catalog number is: #30845. You may need to order more than one unit, depending on the size of your yard. The product uses one 9 volt battery. The battery lasts for at least 10 weeks--and probably more (From my experience anyway). The product emits a sound that is inaudible to humans, but is most unpleasant for "...raccoons, squirrels and rabbits. It's also a safe, humane way to keep DOGS and cats off your property." The sound beam is 60 degrees wide (if I am not mistaken). The beam is effective for at least 30 feet. My mother had to deal with aminal droppings for quite a while. Two "Animal Away" devices totally solved her problem. "Animal Away" has a built in sensor that detects motion. I tested the ability of this sensor by making some very small movements at night, about 35 feet from the device. The device worked perfectly (a small red light comes on when the device senses motion). Be advised to turn the units OFF when you are mowing your lawn, or just moving around in your yard. If you don't, the devices will detect your motion, and deplete your 9 volt batteries prematurely. When you are done in your lawn, be sure to turn the units back on. You may want to order a catalog from CarolWright Gifts. The current catalog shows a picture of the device on page 13. There is a "picture" of a cat, DOG, and a raccoon. Each "picture" has a red circle, with a red line drawn through the "picture" of the animal. If you know trigonometry, such knowledge will be an asset to you when trying to find a spot to place the units if you need more than one unit. Check it out. I hope that this device will solve your problem!

Get a pooper scooper and fling it back into their yard, right where they'll step in it.

One, get a pooper scooper and kindly place the unwanted waste on the neighbors threshold.
Two, purchase a collar, chain and tiedown and give it to the neighbor as a gift (He may not be financially able to do so himself or he's simply a frugal)
Three, a highpowered water gun will do the trick if used at the right moment. ( this involves doing some often agrivating stalking)
And last, but not least, get yourself a bigger, more agressive, dog. And introduce them.