Off-leash hours

Subject: Re: Dog Shit

wlevin wrote: No one seems to take it seriously, not even dog owners.

I take it very seriously, because if there is dog shit to be stepped in, I will manage to step in it. Seriously, I hate people who don't clean up after their dogs. But I do not see a lot of unattended shit in the park; I see a lot more of it on the sidewalks of Park Slope. And -- there are a lot of people who take their dogs to the park who are very vigilant about telling other people to clean up after their dogs. There's a small brigade of busybodies who are just waiting to reprimand other dog owners for something or other. They can be annoying as hell, but they do serve as Undercover Dog Shit Cleanup Enforcers, and that's a good thing.

HaHa -- i guess i am one of those busybodies, both in and out of the park. :oops:

why in the park? i know what we have is a privilege, and to get along with everyone else we dog owners have to be diligent about cleaning up (now if only we could convince the weekend BBQers who leave all their leftover food around to do the same. you wanna talk about supporting the rat population, or what?). most people are great about it, and those that aren't ARE quickly bossed around by the busybodies [-X

why outside the park? who the heck wants to step in dog poo, for pete's sake?!? listen, i have two big dogs. that's a lot of poo scooping. it is not exactly my favorite thing to do. but i do it every single time because it's a matter of respecting the neighborhood i live in. plain and simple. O:)

my best way to police others? well, i should own stock in plastic bags cuz i almost always have them on me (even at times when i don't even have the dogs with me -- it's embarrassing when i stop to think about it). in or out, when i see someone walk away from the poo i just run up to them, thrust the bag in their hands and say smilingly, "yeah, sometimes i forget to bring one too." then i just stand there and make small talk till they scoop the poop. i tell ya, it hasn't backfired on me yet (knock on wood). they are usually so flustered that this friendly stranger is on top of them that they do what they're supposed to and clean up. whether i believe the excuse or not is irrelevant. i just smile no matter what -- maybe they think i'm derranged

Subject: Re: Dog Shit

wlevin wrote: It seems that dogs off the leash will shit wherever they want, and their owners may not see it to clean up. I've stepped in it while playing Frisbee, weee!

i doubt you'll find anyone on this board who'll defend dog owners
who don't pick up after their dog. we're a self policing lot
if you see a dog owner who doesn't pick up after their dog
feel more than free to mention that their dog has pooped.
right over there. by the tree. no. not that tree. the other one. thank you