There is something called 'Critter Ridder' which you can get at any Home Depot. It is granular and you spread it on the perimeter of your lawn so the dogs will not enter and poop. There is no need to spread it all over the yard, they won't 'cross the line' but you may have to replace it every month or so until they learn as it washes away in rain and snow. It's not harmful to your lawn or humans including children (unless they eat it). It works great for rodents as well. Warning though, if you have pets of your own, it ...

There is something called 'Critter Ridder' which you can get at any Home Depot. It is granular and you spread it on the perimeter of your lawn so the dogs will not enter and poop. There is no need to spread it all over the yard, they won't 'cross the line' but you may have to replace it every month or so until they learn as it washes away in rain and snow. It's not harmful to your lawn or humans including children (unless they eat it). It works great for rodents as well. Warning though, if you have pets of your own, it will affect them.

My neighbor's dog used to pee on my tires every morning and night and it was eating through the clear coat on my rims, allowing them to pit and rust - I complained to them that my rims were $1,200 each, I had already replaced one, and they told me to get lost. I put this around my tires once a week for a month and now the dog won't even come up on my driveway any more. Good luck.

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 ...

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 -...

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.

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

Ohio law
Ohio law requires dogs to be licensed in the county of residence and to under the control of the owner at all times. License renewals are due between December 1-January 20; new licenses must be obtained within 30 days of arrival in the county or when a puppy reaches the age of three months. License programs are administered by county auditors; license fees are set by the commissioners according to a formula set by the state.
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Ohio law
Ohio law requires dogs to be licensed in the county of residence and to under the control of the owner at all times. License renewals are due between December 1-January 20; new licenses must be obtained within 30 days of arrival in the county or when a puppy reaches the age of three months. License programs are administered by county auditors; license fees are set by the commissioners according to a formula set by the state.

License money is deposited in the dog and kennel fund to pay farmers for livestock lost to unidentified dogs, finance the administration of the program, and fund the incarceration of stray dogs for five days (unlicensed) or 14 days (licensed).

The law also requires dog to be under the control of their owners at all times. Loose dogs can be impounded and the owners cited for violation. About 2.2 million stray dogs enter animal shelters each year, and only about 600 thousand are returned to their owners. Many dogs never find their way home because they lack identification, and the best bargain in town for identification is the state-mandated dog license.

Some counties have separate animal control agencies, but many contract with an animal shelter to house the strays. Larger counties tend to choose separate agencies; Montgomery County (Dayton, Ohio); Lucas County (Toledo, Ohio); and Franklin County (Columbus, Ohio) all operate an animal control division separate from the county humane society. Some counties have integrated programs in which the dog wardens and the humane society share facilities but are compensated separately. Hamilton (Cincinnati. Ohio) and Clermont (Near Cincinnati) counties are even more closely tied; both have animal control programs run by the local humane society.

License fees near Cincinnati range from $8 (Franklin County) to $12 (Lucas County), with most set at $10. Hamilton County's license fee is $9.
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Our dogs, our responsibilities
An ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure

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We derive a great deal of pleasure and companionship from our dogs; however, we do have responsibilities to them and to our neighbors. At the top of the list of these responsibilities is adherence to the various statutes imposed by the government.

There is a state leash law that requires that dogs be under reasonable control at all times. Many of us are lax in complying with this law because we think the dog will stay in the yard and will not be a problem. This is not necessarily true — the well-trained dog may become otherwise if animals or people invade his space.

Without a hard fence or other physical control such as a leash, a crate, or a kennel run, the dog will not be under reasonable physical control. The electronic fence concept, albeit a clever idea, doesn't do the job all of the time. Dogs can and do penetrate the perimeter. Other dogs, animals, and people come and go at will through the electronic boundary.

Barking dogs are the responsibility of the owner as well. Many townships, cities, and villages have ordinances to control nuisance dogs, so if barking is persistent and offensive, it should be reported to the local police department for investigation.

An irritation to dog owners and non-dog owners alike is the mess left behind by wandering dogs. Responsible owners clean up after their dogs.

Thanks to Dianne Gray, former chief dog warden of Clermont County, for her assistance with this information. -- PH.

Pat Hairston
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State-by-State
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(Perhaps your neighbor isn't aware of health issues...You probably need to bring this to his attention)
Dog Health: The Hidden Health Hazards Of Dog Poop & Its Impact (Collected Resources By The Poop Butler Pooper Scooper)
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this is a hard thing to deal with eather way u have to live with the guy u nead to talk with him about it . nice be vary nice if that wont work . go sneeky dont throw it at his house but make it so it is in his way like hay bob u got a min. he comes over to talk splat put it wear he will step in it in the gate way steps buy the car when he gits home front door in the morning but dont throw it at his car fix it so he wounts it to stop that

If your neighbor is being nonresponsive to your requests, then you should definitely talk to your landlord. If your landlord is also nonresponsive, then you need to call your local animal shelter agency or nearest vet and ask for advice.

This should not be tolerated.

Put a sign in your front window that says this "MY YARD IS NOT YOUR DOGS BATHROOM!!" If he ignores that then you know he is a moron and you don't have to feel bad if you need to take action, like talking to your landlord or calling the authorities. Also, if at all possible, take pictures of the sign hopefully with a camera that show the date, and also one of him letting his dog go on your lawn. If that doesn't work then purchase a pooper scooper and leave it on his porch. Hang a sign on it that says " A G...

Put a sign in your front window that says this "MY YARD IS NOT YOUR DOGS BATHROOM!!" If he ignores that then you know he is a moron and you don't have to feel bad if you need to take action, like talking to your landlord or calling the authorities. Also, if at all possible, take pictures of the sign hopefully with a camera that show the date, and also one of him letting his dog go on your lawn. If that doesn't work then purchase a pooper scooper and leave it on his porch. Hang a sign on it that says " A GIFT IN RETURN OF ALL THE GIFTS YOU HAVE LEFT FOR ME!!