she's always friendly and asks how i am ,and we make polite conversation ,but lately i've been leaving the house later and i notice she is letting her dogs poo outside my gate , i know my garden isn't the best in the street , but its not a dumping ground . hows the best way to approach the subject.... she's a nice lady ....i am an animal lover
2007-05-28 13:59:03 · 13 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
tell her the woman 4 doors down said somethng nasty about her then maybe she'll move it along a bit!
2007-05-28 19:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remind her that when you walk your dog and it poo's your expected to clean it up. Around here they carry a set of plastic gloves and a plastic bag. They pick it up and take it with them not leaving it on the ground for others to pick up.
You can get those big boxes of plastic gloves real cheap now.
Medical supply or a beauty supply house.
Buy her a box and give her a bunch of plastic bags.
2007-05-28 21:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ruth 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmm..that can be tricky. Ultimately, it's your yard and your rules. If you are kind to her dog and are familar with her maybe next time you see her you can casually bring it up. She should understand. If you are still uncomforable bringing it up, maybe when you address it, you can hand her one of those plastic cases that attaches to the leash that contains doggy bags. It's a convienant way to dispose dog waste. Give her one of those (you can find them at just about any pet store or even wal-mart) while you ask her kindly to pick up after her dog. Again, if she is friendly she should understand. I hope I was some help.
2007-05-28 21:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think putting a sign up would be the least confrontational way to get the word across, and I think that's what you're looking for. Something along the lines of the old Blockbuster tapes, Be kind, rewind. ;)
2007-05-28 21:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by GrnEyedBrunette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would give her the chance to play dumb by saying something such as "I don't know if you know this, but I've noticed your dogs going to the bathroom in my yard. I always have extra trashbags if you need one." This way, she's not on the defense, the issue is clearly identified, and you've helped provide a solution if necessary. Good luck!
2007-05-28 21:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by Laura D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You could walk out while she is letting it happen, that in itself might deter her. maybe put up a sign or fence. If those don't work, just ask her if she would like it if your dog used her garden as a personal toilet, and ask her to pick up after it.
2007-05-28 21:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by supernatural_luver 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could put up a sign: Do not let your dog befoul my beautiful garden lawn!
If she ignores your sign then she is not such a nice person after all!
2007-05-28 21:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
pin a zip lock bag on your gate and leave a scoop with a sign something like community use feel free
2007-05-28 21:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe when her dogs arent pooing right then and there, talk to the lady and say "oh no not more poo, i keep cleaning it up but it keeps coming!' just hint, but dont suggest its her... in australia we have to take a doggy bag with us to clean it up...
2007-05-28 21:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just mention it when you see her....do you know its her dogs? Tell her you noticed they are pooing outside your gate and ask her nicely to please clean it up when they do. I take many bags with me when out with my dogs so I can clean up after it....maybe she doesnt realise they did it or maybe she thought you wouldnt
2007-05-28 21:04:38 · answer #10 · answered by NatrGrrl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋