Arrr -there she goes again!

[Pam]

Kim this is a toughie. How I would proceed would depend on the type of people they are. Some people are just careless and some people are just plain rude. If they are the kind of people you feel you can approach I certainly would say something.

On the other hand, some people could turn the whole thing into an *issue* against you and be very hurtful for the entire rest of the time that you live there. I lived next to some awful neighbors until they finally moved a few years ago. I did the dance of joy when the left. We didn't even speak for the last few years they lived here and believe me it was very stressful.

Also, some neighbors might even carry a grudge and do something to harm your property or furkids. There are sickos everywhere. I think my response would have to depend on the "reading" I get from these people.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

That's hard...if you could build a fence, that would solve the issue, but unfortunately they are expensive. Could you put up some kind of barrier?

If you don't mind the dog coming into your yard and the issue is really just the poop then the only thing to do is discuss this with your neighbors. Say you like their dog, and you don't mind her coming into your yard but you cannot allow it if they do not pick up after her each time.

Honestly I have problems with anyone who lets their dog out and then doesn't supervise them...that dog could easily end up hit by a car, especially if there is traffic near by.

[caseysmom]

I am with Pam, I think it depends on what the people are like.

[signorelli21]

depends what type of people they are, if they are nice then i would invite them over for dinner ans mention it then, kill them with kindness.

but if they are not decent, then i would try to be nice and say something like " wow, your gracie is a really pretty dog, you must be very proud. you know i noticed that she seems to be going to the bathroom in my yard and was wondering if you could maybe keep an eye on her while she is outside?"

then mention the traffic and the fact that their gracie may one day become a statistic.