Not picking up the poos!!

tk123

Twice over the weekend we saw owners not picking up in the park.. The first one the person saw him pooing and quickly looked away, yesterday the dog was ahead of them - there was no way you could miss what he was doing as he was in the line of sight ahead of them in poo position. On both occasions the owners were on the path and all of us were in the middle on the grass so possibly they didn't realise we could see what was happening. Do you say anything when this happens? Our park is quite lax with lead times but idiots like this will ruin it for the rest of us imo not to mention other owners/joggers/walkers/kids stepping in it :mad:

SingItOut

Have words with the owners next time.

paultf

In my estate the council have put up new signs. The fine was around €150, now if someone is taken to court the fine goes up to €3,000.

Around town, along the canal and even along a walk way through a scenic wooded area - managed by the council - where people pay a yearly membership - folk still don't pick up!

What happens if I do confront someone? OK, I could offer them a bag to pick it up there & then. And maybe next time the person might be more careful.

Where I am I'd say alot people would tell me to F off. How does one enforce the fine? If I ring the dog warden he could be 30 miles away. Will the offender wait for the Guards? Don't think so.

There is a woman who lives around the corner from me - not sure what number. She walks her 2 small dogs, now & again, and she is guilty. I don't want to but the next time I might have to report her.

ABajaninCork

Ugh!! Can't stand owners too bloody lazy to pick up after their dogs...:mad::mad: And I bet the little darlings aren't even wormed or have regular shots.

FFS - A box of nappy bags costs less than 2 euro. How difficult is it to pop a couple in their pockets as they go out to walk the dog??

We're so paranoid about picking up, I have bags in my handbag, various jacket pockets and glove box as well as at home. It's really not difficult!!

Ms Tootsie

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Ugh!! Can't stand owners too bloody lazy to pick up after their dogs...:mad::mad: And I bet the little darlings aren't even wormed or have regular shots.

FFS - A box of nappy bags costs less than 2 euro. How difficult is it to pop a couple in their pockets as they go out to walk the dog??

We're so paranoid about picking up, I have bags in my handbag, various jacket pockets and glove box as well as at home. It's really not difficult!!

I agree! A roll of 200 poop bags costs just over 3euro in most pet shops. If you want to own a dog then you own the responsibility for picking up and disposing of it's poo.

There are so many dog owners around where we live that regularly just leave it behind. Twice in the last few weeks I have been walking home when it was dark and was unable to avoid some lovely piles. Even worse, one of these times I was wearing a new pair of open toed sandels. It's disgusting.

Our guy only 'goes' in our back garden (much easier to pick up after him then) but we still have poop bags in most pockets of the coats we own, bags in all my purses, bags in the car, all just in case we get caught out.

I have started to pass comment to people I see doing it. Most of the times I have been out walking to dog when I have said it so I feel more comfortable as they know I am speaking to them as a fellow dog owner. I might be a bit nervous doing it on my own as people can be a bit on the nasty side when it's pointed out to them that they are in the wrong.

Cows Go µ

It's funny but when I have picked up our dogs poo, I feel a sense of pride walking along with my bag. Showing the world I'm not a terrible owner who doesn't pick up after their dogs. Though in my area there seems to be a distinct lack of bins, I think if there are bins everywhere, it really helps. I haven't seen many people not pick up poos, but I have seen the evidence along our walk that way too many aren't. I don't think I'd do anything, I'm really not a confrontational person, but I will give them a very dirty look. They will know they have been judged

ABajaninCork

Not enough bins, that's for sure. In London, it used to be really bad for mess on the streets. Now, most if not all boroughs have doggy bins, special spaces put aside for dogs, and will even supply free poo bags*. Shame the same doesn't happen here, which I suppose is down to lack of funds.

*I know because when I go home, I have my free supplies waiting for me!:pac:

Cruel Sun

Be honest guys! We've all been there. Your walking your dog and your tired, the dog's annoying you, it was a hard day and then your dog takes a dump in the middle of the park or in your neighbours lawn. You look around to see if anyone's looking and you discretely walk on. No big deal.

Blogger50

Martin_94 wrote: »

Be honest guys! We've all been there. Your walking your dog and your tired, the dog's annoying you, it was a hard day and then your dog takes a dump in the middle of the park or in your neighbours lawn. You look around to see if anyone's looking and you discretely walk on. No big deal.

Eh.....no.

christmas2012

at least have them **** on the grass(where it easily disingtegrates into the earth),and not the path where it stays mank for ages and ages..

irishbarb

I was at Fanore beach in Clare a few weeks ago, and this lady was walking on the grassy area, and her dog pooped. She looked around and saw me staring at her and she saw me shake my head as she walked off. So annoying, there were kids running around there in their bare feet.

Myrddin

Martin_94 wrote: »

Be honest guys! We've all been there. Your walking your dog and your tired, the dog's annoying you, it was a hard day and then your dog takes a dump in the middle of the park or in your neighbours lawn. You look around to see if anyone's looking and you discretely walk on. No big deal.

The next time I see that happen in my garden, I'll be dusting off my airsoft rifle.

padgo

Its a lack of respect for other peoples property. Honestly those bags don't break the bank.
How hard could it be!

tk123

Next time I'm shouting over 'Do you need a bag for that?' so bloody annoying!

kylith

So glad I pick up the poo! Ra was having one in someone's driveway yesterday, and I had my bag out waiting for her to finish when who should walk up the road but the homeowner! I'm very glad that I was obviously being responsible, and that the homeowner had no reason to be angry with me, I'm sure he was also happy not to have a poo left in his garden.

Blogger50

Thank God the sensible people have taken over the thread again

The way I see it is that I am just as responsible for what comes OUT of my dog as I am for what goes IN to my dog.

Simple really.

Shenshen

Thanks for all you guys who actually pick up after your dogs.

We've got an open driveway (just got planning permission for wall and gate, so hopefully not much longer), and the amount of dogs I have to chase off my property with no owner in sight is simply unreal.
As is the amount of dog poo I tend to find in the driveway, or when mowing the lawn. Yuck.

Nettekee

When you do pick up your doggy poop, is it ok to put it in any bin? - not a bin specifically for doggy business - I'll admit I know where all the bins are on my regular walk, at bus stops etc and have regularily popped the poop in them!

tk123

Nettekee wrote: »

When you do pick up your doggy poop, is it ok to put it in any bin? - not a bin specifically for doggy business - I'll admit I know where all the bins are on my regular walk, at bus stops etc and have regularily popped the poop in them!

I put them in the normal bins - there's no poo bins in the parks we go to. Somebody mentioned the other day that when they complained there wasn't enough bins in the park they were told you're supposed to take it home with you... But there's always nappies in the bins so poo is poo as far as I'm concerned! I feel poo pride when i drop it into an empty bin and it makes a bang lol!

Cheshire Cat

Where we are there are no bins whatsoever means I am walking around with 2 to 3 bags of dog poo when I get home.

At least seeing this has put a stop to neighbours ringing my door bell and complaining about dog poo on the green. Happened a bit after we moved in. However, my dogs are never outside the house/garden without supervision.

Unfortunately there are people in our estate who never walk their dogs, but let them onto the green after dark...

I buy my bags in the Eurosaver Shops. 200 for €1.50!

Salt001

Same old same old old story.
Like many posters we have poopy bags everywhere,never leave the house without them .
Its a pain in the neck sometimes if there are no bins along the roads where you are walking but there really is no excuse.
These people who don't pick up aftertheir dogs,I simply do not understand them.
Have they never stepped in doggy poo-poo?.
Do they not know how bloody awful it is when you do step in it?, or your kids step in it or your pooch steps in it?.
It honestly bewilders me.

cynder

My 5 year old picked up dog poo in our estate yesterday, I was sickened that people bring there dogs out to poop on the great areas where the kids play

Salt001

grindelwald wrote: »

My 5 year old picked up dog poo in our estate yesterday, I was sickened that people bring there dogs out to poop on the great areas where the kids play

:eek::eek::eek:.
I feel your pain. :mad:

two wheels good

Martin_94 wrote: »

Be honest guys! We've all been there. Your walking your dog and your tired, the dog's annoying you, it was a hard day and then your dog takes a dump in the middle of the park or in your neighbours lawn. You look around to see if anyone's looking and you discretely walk on. No big deal.

Yes, actually dog fouling is a big deal to a lot of people.
You're an irresponsible lout who shouldn't really be in charge of an animal in public. I could mention the health hazards of your dog's **** but I doubt you'd be interested.

CarrickMcJoe

Father in law caught one of his neighbours letting his dog crap on his driveway and started giving out to him to clean it up after him. The guy (retired teacher) just said that he broke no law, and walked off.

Very surprised he let him off with it as I call him ALF, Angry Little Fvcker!

Someone should gather up a load of dog crap, wrap it in newspaper, put it on this guys doorstep, light the paper, ring doorbell and run!

Cruel Sun

two wheels good wrote: »

Yes, actually dog fouling is a big deal to a lot of people.
You're an irresponsible lout who shouldn't really be in charge of an animal in public. I could mention the health hazards of your dog's **** but I doubt you'd be interested.

Take it easy. There's far greater problems facing this country and the world than "dog fouling". You don't know how lucky you are.

But what would I know, I'm an "irresponsible lout". Someone off the internet said it, so it must be true.

boxerly

For whoever said let them s**t on the grass and not on paths???Im sure you wouldnt want a child to sit or fall in it?or get it on the hands which is what happened to my son...Its horrible....If you have a dog you should pick up their poo,,,end of

Blogger50

Martin_94 wrote: »

Take it easy. There's far greater problems facing this country and the world than "dog fouling". You don't know how lucky you are.

But what would I know, I'm an "irresponsible lout". Someone off the internet said it, so it must be true.

I think you're in the wrong forum!

We all know there are worse problems facing the country than dog fouling but they are not for discussion in an Animal forum.

Cruel Sun

Blogger50 wrote: »

I think you're in the wrong forum!

We all know there are worse problems facing the country than dog fouling but they are not for discussion in an Animal forum.

I think it was appropriate given his/her comment. The name calling was simply uncalled for.

I will do my best to pick up my dog's litter from now on however.

Vince32

I was in the park a few weeks ago, and when my dog pooped I went to my pocket for a poop bag, and my pocket was empty I wasn't sure what I was going to do, when a lady sitting on bench offered me one of hers! I picked it up and put it in the trash can. It's not that big a deal to pick it up when your equipped to do so.

I think alot of people forget to bring poop bags with them when they go out with the dog(s), which is easy to do I guess. I think the best thing anyone can do when they see people with dogs pooping is offer them a poop bag with a smile.

In my estate there is poop everywhere!! it make the act of picking up mine a bit of a joke when there are poops the size of my foot every 60 yards. But I keep doing it, hoping other people will see me doing it and start doing the same. It is disgusting, but there is little any one person can do.

If you call in to your town hall, or city hall they will give you as many poop bags as you like for free, so get enough for all the inconsiderate people you might happen across.

JustAThought

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

Father in law caught one of his neighbours letting his dog crap on his driveway and started giving out to him to clean it up after him. The guy (retired teacher) just said that he broke no law, and walked off. "


He shouldn't have. It's rare that you can witness & catch someone like that. Ni doubt he let's his dog "go " & walks off ever time ; that's 365 a year a least x how old is the dog.

He should do us all a favour and ring the litter warden.

Blogger50

Martin_94 wrote: »

I think it was appropriate given his/her comment. The name calling was simply uncalled for.

I will do my best to pick up my dog's litter from now on however.

Great! You've been converted

two wheels good

Martin_94 wrote: »

I think it was appropriate given his/her comment. The name calling was simply uncalled for.

I will do my best to pick up my dog's litter from now on however.

The "name calling" was entirely appropriate - and accurate. By your own admission you are a litter lout - only worse because dog dirt is more disgusting to deal with, sticks to footwear, and is a health hazard.

Nevermind "doing your best". just PICK UP YOUR DOG'S SH!T or let him sh1t in your own garden.

Vel

Has anyone ever known of someone who has been caught and fined for this? Is it the Dog Warden or the Litter Warden who is responsible for enforcing this?

We have a few of those signs in our estate about risking a fine if you don't pick up after your dog but the estate is still covered in poo. Its awful arriving back home to see that I have managed to wheel the buggy into it and its all over the wheel. Its so hard to get out.

I agree that the lack of bins in general in our cities and towns is dreadful but the people who bag up their poo and then leave the bag behind are just as bad in my opinion.

dodderangler

Seems to be easy for people to clean up after small medium dogs but think people with big dogs find it that but more repulsive to clean and Havint got the stomach for it

Cows Go µ

dodderangler wrote: »

Seems to be easy for people to clean up after small medium dogs but think people with big dogs find it that but more repulsive to clean and Havint got the stomach for it

Well, people who don't have the stomach for it shouldn't have big dogs. Its part of owning a dog and something that should be considered when getting one. Though if the dog is on a good quality food it shouldn't be hard to pick up. I swear our shelties are harder to pick up after than our collie crosses because the shelties get stressed easy whereas nothing phases the big dogs. And one of the crosses is fricking huge!

dodderangler

Well I clean up back garden with a shovel and is easy but when im out I Havint the stomach for a little plastic bag picking up a heap of hot **** I go same route everyday and the dog goes in same place behind a lane Doesn't seem to bother anyone

crazygeryy

A dog owner let his dog **** in my drive way last week.i saw it happen out the top window.i let him walk off, then I picked it up followed him home(he lives in the area), waited until he went in and I emptied it onto his driveway.i know it doesn't solve the problem and I should have said something but I didn't feel like it this! time.
I always pick it up and if I dont have a bag ill go home and get one.

Cows Go µ

dodderangler wrote: »

Well I clean up back garden with a shovel and is easy but when im out I Havint the stomach for a little plastic bag picking up a heap of hot **** I go same route everyday and the dog goes in same place behind a lane Doesn't seem to bother anyone

Is the poo solid? I don't see the problem in picking it up if its a nice solid poo but if its all soggy and mushy I can see why you wouldn't. You still should but I can see why. If its always mushy I would look at what you are feeding the dog. The only time I don't pick up is when my Logan backs up somewhere I can't get to. He likes going where people can't see him, most of the time it just means he backs up so we can't see his bum but sometimes he finds a bush and goes to the most inaccessible place and goes there. I figure if I can't reach it, nobody can. Though I try to stop him before he does that, I don't always notice that he's not just sniffing

ahnowbrowncow

Who picks up guide dogs poo??? Lets all be angry at blind people :mad: *rabble rabble*

Whispered

Guide dogs are trained not to toilet when they are working as far as I know.

SerialComplaint

ahnowbrowncow wrote: »

Who picks up guide dogs poo??? Lets all be angry at blind people :mad: *rabble rabble*

They are trained to pick up after themselves;

bunny&spoon

we also carry poo bags everywhere with us but as others have said there are very few bins around our town! its over half a mile between us leaving our house and reaching the first bin. usually end up carrying two or three bags before we reach the bin.

Out walking the 2 boys today and walked passed a man while his dog was pooing, he was ignoring the dog so we asked did he want a bag twice and he just walked on as if we werent even there :mad:

nadey

who picks up the horse poop

i do see the garda on horse and the horse takes a huge poop

who's suppose to pick that up????

Fluorescence

I usually try to get my dog to poop in the back garden before we go for walks because there are absolutely no bins in my local park. I'm happy to clean up her poop, but not carry it around with me for the next two hours tyvm. Luckily she's quite private and particular, and usually goes under a bush somewhere if she needs to poo while we're out walking.

tk123

We walk in two parks - 90& of the time it's the one beside us which is Dublin CC/Corpo. The other times we drive to a much nicer/bigger one that's Fingal. Our park is wrecked - poo and rubbish and broken glass all over the place - 4 bins left as the rest were taken away. The other park is spotless and bins everywhere. I think another factor is the lovely park is beside an apartment complex with a lot of non-nationals - they don't wreck the place like the brats/scumbags in our park! :mad:

piperh

Can honestly say i don't have that problem, my 2 have been taught to use the gravel pen we've built them in the back garden and before their lead goes on they are let out the back and use the pen and again when we return. We can then walk for a couple of hours with me knowing that they aren't going to mess outside and inconvenience any one else. I simply have to clean up the gravel rather than the grass so much easier

Nettekee

I am so frustrated at those non pickers up of poos, only last night out for our regular walk around park west area, my dog was off lead which is fine in the area, I was walking ahead and she runs up to me covered in poo - not her own - for whatever reason she had decided she wanted to roll in another dogs poo!! :(. She is a cavachon with very soft hair as opposed to fur, I nearly vommitted as I washed lumps of poo out of her hair when we got home. DISGUSTED at the other dog owners in the area that don't pick up their dog poo.:mad:

Lpfsox

nadey wrote: »

who picks up the horse poop

i do see the garda on horse and the horse takes a huge poop

who's suppose to pick that up????

ha ha - I had my nephew in town one day when he was about 2 or 3 and the garda horses were on Henry Street. As we passed one of the horses dropped a poo and the little guy looks on in astonishment and then reached up to tap the garda on the foot to tell him very seriously that his horse had done a poo and would he clean it up please? Garda couldn't stop laughing at him

Chinasea

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Not enough bins, that's for sure. In London, it used to be really bad for mess on the streets. Now, most if not all boroughs have doggy bins, special spaces put aside for dogs, and will even supply free poo bags*. Shame the same doesn't happen here, which I suppose is down to lack of funds.

Totally agree with this.


I rang the CoCo and even had to lobby my local TD to get a bloody bin put in the local park, not just for poop but for everything as there was none, not one ZERO.

Eventually they put one in, but most of the time it was left to overflow and of course the usual feckers putting their municipal waste didn’t help matters.

However, since the "downturn" the bin has been removed. What a joke.

Recently I had the misfortune to have a conversation with one of the lazy lazy heavily unionised CoCo workers who was up in the park one morning twiddling about and I asked him WTF they took the bins away. He moaned and groaned about the fact that he didn’t think they should have to empty bins with stinky dog poop in the first place.

Hey, sorry mate but there are tons of things in my job I don’t want to do but I don’t think I have a choice and by the way – bins are not for rose petals.

SerialComplaint

Chinasea wrote: »

Recently I had the misfortune to have a conversation with one of the lazy lazy heavily unionised CoCo workers who was up in the park one morning twiddling about and I asked him WTF they took the bins away. He moaned and groaned about the fact that he didn’t think they should have to empty bins with stinky dog poop in the first place.

He's dead right. It's your dog, and it's your mess. Dump it in your own big.