is there laws about a neighbor's dog crapping in my yard or is it just a nuisance?

Answer 1

There is not a law about a neighbors dog crapping in your yard but there is a leash law that all dogs are to be on a leash when outside, so if your neighbors dog is using the bathroom in your yard then it is obvious that the dog was not on a leash. So if you wanted to you could report your neighbor for that. Hope this information helps you out. :)

Answer 2

it depends but if the dog is loose and his running to your yard to poo, you could talk to your neighbor. if the dog is on a leash and the owner is letting the dog poo on your yard, then you got a problem. try asking the neighbor to pick it up each time he goes or if you don't get along with the neighbor i would call the local police and ask them how to handle it. Sometimes writing a letter can be more effective so the neighbor doesn't feel like you hate dogs or something but understands it's your lawn and it's not meant for poo. If it's handled diplomatically you shouldn't end up with a neighbor fued. (unless the people are complete jerks) Good luck! Watch where you step.

Answer 3

Sorry, but there is no law to help you out other tha the leash law. I found a remedy for that however. My next door neighbor would alway let his dog out early in the morning and look the other way while his dog did his mess on my lawn every morning. I started scooping it up and putting it in a half gallon ziploc baggie. When it was 3/4 full, I boxed it up and had UPS deliver it to his workplace in the courthouse DMV. Needless to say, my neighbor haven't talked in months and his dog now poops in his back yard.

Answer 4

Hi,
you don't say where you live, so I'm assuming you live somewhere in the USA?

If so Yes! There are laws which affect all dogs and that is that 'they must be under control at all times'. If they are held on a leash while crapping in your yard, then you can take out a private court case against them (take photographic evidence) to gain a court injunction against your neighbour to prevent reoccurrences.
If the dog is running free, then the police can order your neighbours to control the dog (photgraphic evidence is useful here, too.)

In the first instance, though, just speak to your neighbour and ask them to prevent their dog from fouling your yard. Most people will accept the responsibility that is theirs. If they are un-cooperative then you have the legal recourse I have suggested.

Hope that helps,

BobSpain

Answer 5

Well, I'm pretty sure there are laws about the dog BEING in your yard, much less crapping in it. You should talk to the owner about it and tell him you want the dog restrained, or if want to get really ugly, take it to court (every is these days). Happy holidays!

Answer 6

In every State and probably in every town and city in America there is a 'Nuisance' law! There are also other statutes which many cities and towns have about animals roaming free. Call 'animal control' in your area.

Answer 7

I had this problem, and I stopped the dog fouling my lawn by dissolving 2 cap fulls of Jeyes Fluid in a watering can of water.

After watering the lawn with the Jeyes solution, the dog kept away for about 6 weeks.

Answer 8

its just a nuisance but u should confront ur neighbor and tell them what thier dog is doing in ur yard and that u dont like it

Answer 9

most communities have a pooper scooper law . which means that if you dont pick it up then you can be sited for not picking it up. I know several parks post signs here and it tells ppl all about p/u their dogs deposits. Should be one where you live if there is not then maybe you should try to start campaigning with your city councilman or somebody dealing with your community. good luck and god bless and happy holidays.

Answer 10

No, unfortunately I don't believe there is that kind of law. If it's a big problem, I would confront my neighbor, and ask him to please pick up after his dog.