How to deal with a dog problem

This neighbor of mine has these 2 puppies who always shit all over my lawn and then eat out of my garbage cans and recycling bin

Is there any law against this

I've spoken to the idiot and he always apologizes and says puppies r wild and he is trying to tame them, he also won't use a leash he says there his kids and he won't restrain them

If there isnt any legal way to do this I'm gonna have to spray some
Chemicals on the garbage so the dog goes away but I'd prefer the legal option more

Quote from utl768 : This neighbor of mine has these 2 puppies who always shit all over my lawn and then eat shit out of my garbage cans and recycling bin Is there any law against this I've spoken to the idiot and he always apologizes and says puppies r wild and he is trying to tame them, he also won't use a leash he says there his kids and he won't restrain them If there isnt any legal way to do this I'm gonna have to spray some Chemicals on the garbage so the dog goes away but I'd prefer the legal option more

Why do you have shit in your garbage cans and recycling bin?

Take a cue from cat lady and use the recycling bin.

Knock on his door and politely tell him that he needs to come clean up the mess in your yard every single time you find anything.

Try it for a start and go from there if it doesn't work. Tobasco on the trash will often work to keep the dogs out and it won't hurt them.

Nearly all towns have leash laws. I live in a tiny little town with very few laws, rules, or regulations but we have a leash law.

if you notice them on your lawn, turn on your sprinkler. it's harmless and it'll get them off.

i want to spoof this in a very non-christian manner

i am resisting

By chemicals I hope you mean pepper spray for the trash or doggie be gone spray such as this. Otherwise you'll find yourself in trouble with the law. Like the others have said, check on the leash laws for your city. Most cities require pets be in a fenced area or on a leash.

http://www.petco.com/product/1086...Spray.aspx

Quote from emelvee : Why do you have shit in your garbage cans and recycling bin?

Because he is scooping the shit off his lawn into the garbage.

If he won't restrain his dogs..and if he refuses to come clean up their mess on a daily basis I think I would move it from my lawn to his doorstep.

I would just move to another state.

Yes, as others mentioned check the leash law in your city. If you wanted to make a little more trouble for him you could call animal control who would probably check to see if the dogs were licensed and up to date on shots ect. if not they might fine him and would most likely tell him that they were not to run loose. If it is a law, it is not up to him to decide whether or not he wants to restrain them. Good Luck!

I'm in favor of the "pick it up and fling it at the front of their house" plan....otherwise, get a hose and soak 'em

Quote from gt6mk31 : Nearly all towns have lease laws. I live in a tiny little town with very few laws, rules, or regulations but we have a lease law.

You have to lease your dogs??? Is it a long-term lease or month to month?

Quote from Schooby : If he won't restrain his dogs..and if he refuses to come clean up their mess on a daily basis I think I would move it from my lawn to his doorstep.

You forgot to mention the paper bag and setting it on fire!

Quote from coulditbeSatan : You have to lease your dogs??? Is it a long-term lease or month to month?

Yep, yep. Long term -- we figure with any luck maybe 15 years or so. Geez, I fixed it.