"flipper" wrote in message
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On Fri, 20 May 2011 09:32:59 -0400, "Oppie" wrote:

"ehsjr" wrote in message
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If you aim a bb gun at the dog or owner, you're guaranteed to create
animosity. Wouldn't it be better to speak to the owner first and
maybe avoid both the animosity and the dog crap on your property?

If you're not willing to risk talking to the owner there's another
simple answer to avoid the insane violence you're recommending:
turn the water sprinkler on when you see the dog & owner coming
toward your yard. If you're willing to lie in wait with a bb gun
to shoot the dog/owner during the act, you ought to be willing to
lie in wait to turn on the water to prevent the act. There are
no repercussions for watering your lawn; there are many potential
unfavorable repercussions for shooting the dog or owner with the
bb gun.

Ed


I always carry plastic newspaper bags when I walk my three cocker
spaniels.
I have suspected several folks of not picking up after their dogs and tend
to ask, "do you have a pickup bag with you?" Answer is frequently either
silence or No. I offer a spare bag.
Problem is that some folks are just arrogant and feel that either they
can't be bothered, law doesn't apply to them or are sickened by the
thought... Either way, if the police are not about to issue warnings,
they
might as well take down the signs listing a $125 fine for non-compliance.
Oppie

They will if they see it but issuing 'warnings' on simply someone
else's word creates more problems than it's worth.


In the UK its enforced by the local town council - once its reported they
gather photographic evidence to establish a pattern then set up surveilance
cameras to catch the culprit.

Its not in any way a trivial matter - dog**** can contain some pretty nasty
diseases, and when people step in it the mess can be walked indoors and onto
carpets where small children play.