Repeat dog fouling offenders

Shesnotveryself · 2025-02-14T09:02:29+00:00

Should have all animals removed from their ownership after 2 fines or witness/evidence (e.g. ring doorbell) I'm so SICK of treading or rolling the pram through dog poo. It's disgusting. Went to an NT last weekend and I didn't even make it back from the parking machine before I'd stood in one. Don't get me started on streets around where I live. Surely somewhere in the world has cracked how to stop these disgusting dog owners?

Hello55 · 15/02/2025 13:16

PercyFone · 14/02/2025 13:04

It's disgusting.

If I was in charge, anyone responsible for dog shit would have to eat it.

Our road leads to a park so we have tonnes of it.

I'm sorry I know this is a serious topic and it is disgusting what people do. But your reply that if you were in charge they'd have to eat it has made me lol literally 🤣 😂 so thank you I really needed that. I couldn't agree with you more they'd soon stop then! Lol x

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Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 11:05

Klovos · 15/02/2025 10:45

People who don't clean after their dogs should have their dogs removed and then persecuted if seen with another dog again

Agree! People who automatically side with "but oh the poor dogs will go to kennels!" Are missing the bigger picture.

I think lockdown really didn't help as loads of people got dogs solely for their benefit... THEY'RE lonely, THEY need a reason to get out the house, THEY need love. And it's created a load of selfish owners who don't acknowledge just how much of a responsibility it is to own one, and it's not just about what the dog can do for them.

Also my goal isn't to have loads of dogs in kennels. There are obviously terrible dog owners who will offend and get more dogs regardless of the consequences. But they're a minority. And I think that there's this middle ground of lazy people who actually DO care, but see others offending and just think well I won't bother either. And its a harsher consequence that will make them change. Especially if they have to go through the shame of explaining where their dog has gone.

The goal is to STOP the fouling, not punish more people and it needs to be something that matters for people to listen

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Anyotherdude · 15/02/2025 10:55

I shout at people who don’t pick up, telling them they are disgusting and shouldn’t be allowed to have a dog, and that they are giving us responsible owners a bad name, and threatened to take their photo and post it on our local Facebook page if they leave it again - and have also, on occasion picked up abandoned shit if my dog has also done their business nearby…

Klovos · 15/02/2025 10:45

People who don't clean after their dogs should have their dogs removed and then persecuted if seen with another dog again

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Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 10:42

Porcuporpoise · 15/02/2025 10:29

Almost as if the problem was ongoing right?

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I think you're focusing on the wrong bit. If they genuinely cared for their dog and understood the consequences, they wouldn't allow their dog to foul and wouldn't risk it. It's a punishment that highlights how irresponsible the owner really is, and that they aren't fit to care for an animal. Yes that impacts the animal, but hopefully for the better when they're adopted by someone who does care

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Porcuporpoise · 15/02/2025 10:29

CitizenZ · 14/02/2025 15:55

Yay, another dog shit thread. We haven't had one for days.

Almost as if the problem was ongoing right?

YeOldeGreyhound · 15/02/2025 10:27

Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 10:14

That's the owners problem. Not mine, I'm not pretending to be nice, if an owner doesn't adequately care for their dog then they don't deserve a pet. If you let a child or baby shit everywhere it would be considered neglect. I've also been to plenty of house viewings where dog owners also use their back gardens as a massive toilet. Vile, and there's no excuse.

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Thankfully, they are not seized, so the actual reality is different.

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Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 10:17

SnowFrogJelly · 15/02/2025 00:54

How many threads have we had on this subject saying the same things over and over

I really struggle to understand why people who don't want to read what they consider to be repeat content, then take time out of their day to READ it and make absolutely pointless comments like this. You can just scroll past and leave me to talk about dog shit with strangers on the internet. AFAIK, no other thread I searched for previously offered the solution of removing the animal, that's why I've asked.

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Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 10:14

YeOldeGreyhound · 15/02/2025 00:39

It is not neglect. A dog not fed is going to suffer. A dog that poos, and owners leaves it, is not getting hurt in anyway.
And dogs that are seized always suffer. The kennels they go to are grim,

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That's the owners problem. Not mine, I'm not pretending to be nice, if an owner doesn't adequately care for their dog then they don't deserve a pet. If you let a child or baby shit everywhere it would be considered neglect. I've also been to plenty of house viewings where dog owners also use their back gardens as a massive toilet. Vile, and there's no excuse.

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SnowFrogJelly · 15/02/2025 01:09

@vodkaredbullgirl

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vodkaredbullgirl · 15/02/2025 00:57

SnowFrogJelly · 15/02/2025 00:54

How many threads have we had on this subject saying the same things over and over

Like I said up thread, same shit different day 😆

SnowFrogJelly · 15/02/2025 00:55

I realise it's not everyone. I just think it needs harsher penalties, particularly for repeat offenders.

Throw them in the dungeon!

SnowFrogJelly · 15/02/2025 00:54

How many threads have we had on this subject saying the same things over and over

YeOldeGreyhound · 15/02/2025 00:39

Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 00:25

Wherever neglected dogs are taken, I assume to be removed. Dog fouling should be treated as neglect, the same way not feeding a dog would be.

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It is not neglect. A dog not fed is going to suffer. A dog that poos, and owners leaves it, is not getting hurt in anyway.
And dogs that are seized always suffer. The kennels they go to are grim,

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Shesnotveryself · 15/02/2025 00:25

ScholesPanda · 14/02/2025 16:29

Where would the removed dogs go? Off to be put to sleep?

Wherever neglected dogs are taken, I assume to be removed. Dog fouling should be treated as neglect, the same way not feeding a dog would be.

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YeOldeGreyhound · 14/02/2025 19:57

Daisydoesnt · 14/02/2025 16:19

My “pet” theory is some of the time it’s older dogs that just crap as they walk along: their owners don’t even realise they’ve done it. But I do also think there are some vile lazy buggers that don’t pick up.

I have an older dog, and I know when she poos as she slows down and I can feel her do so on her lead.
This is why I never understood how anyone is leaving poo on pavements. The people leaving it know it is there.

EasternStandard · 14/02/2025 19:08

CitizenZ · 14/02/2025 15:55

Yay, another dog shit thread. We haven't had one for days.

It's because there's so much of it and it's pretty gross

vodkaredbullgirl · 14/02/2025 17:53

Same shit different day.

ScholesPanda · 14/02/2025 16:29

Where would the removed dogs go? Off to be put to sleep?

mumto2teenagers · 14/02/2025 16:24

As a dog owner who always picks up my dogs poo I agree it is disgusting to just leave it.

However, where would you plan on putting the dogs that are removed from their owners? Dog rescues are fuller than ever following the amount of irresponsible people who bought dogs during lockdown without considering whether they really wanted a dog long term

Daisydoesnt · 14/02/2025 16:19

My “pet” theory is some of the time it’s older dogs that just crap as they walk along: their owners don’t even realise they’ve done it. But I do also think there are some vile lazy buggers that don’t pick up.

cruisetipz · 14/02/2025 16:10

Always one road by mine absolutely full of it on the same corner, I know it's the same dog and therefore the same owner letting it shit there thinking no one can see him.
I feel like the fucking poo police, always saying to the kids "watch the poo" "look out for dog poo" having my eyes everywhere all the time.

Drcake · 14/02/2025 16:08

I agree, people should need to have a licence and then a dog DNA test as part of the licensing of it. It would stop the majority of it overnight.
Also need to stop with every shop / cafe / restaurant welcoming dogs. It’s gross, I don’t want random barking making me jump out my skin, a dog rushing over whilst the owner says ‘oh their harmless / they love kids’ or sitting in dog fur when I’m paying for food or drink, it’s grim.

UndermyShoeJoe · 14/02/2025 16:05

Should have a load of shit dumped on their doorsteps as well tbh.

Same as anyone who litters. Dump a ton of waste on their doorsteps. Wankers.

thenewaveragebear1983 · 14/02/2025 16:03

We have loads of dog poo on our road but I have never actually seen anyone not pick it up. Therefore I'm assuming it only gets left when there's no one around and these people do carry bags for if/when there's people about. How they could possibly fine people for leaving it is a whole other issue though, I would happily have my dog dna tested and licenced but to get everyone enrolled with that would take forever and a lot of resources.