to fuming with inconsiderate humans

[elliepac]

who let their two rottweilers run around a children's playground while my dd (16months and just finding her feet) was having a toddle around. The, to add insult to injury, the dog pooed and they just left it there making no attempt to clean it up at all. I did say to them in an overtly annoyed tone that 'I didn't think you were allowed dogs in here' but I got ignored. Damn it, i need to have more balls.

Be gentle, virgin post.

I am totally with you there Paolosgirl. I love my dog, but I have never had one with a sensitive tummy before! But I would be ashamed and glowing red everytime I passed that location if I left anything!

Because I'm a dog owner, my way of dealing with people who don't pick up poo is to come over all friendly: Ohh! Have you run out of bags??? I've done that, and it's so embarrassing, isn't it? HERE! Have one of mine (I NEVER leave the house without them! )

but, agressive owners and agressive dogs are horrible. (no prizes for noticing that the two usually go together).

I too have cleaned dog poo up for other people - and once it had a very beneficial consequence.. I cleaned up a dog poo from a shop doorway. DH was (naturally) humiliated as it looked like our dog had done it (He hadn't. he is trained not to) so he went into the shop... He found my wedding dress (a DKNY original) in that shop and the shop owner gve me 20% off (it was one of those designer dress agency places) it for being so kind! DH does Not like me telling that story!!

A question, o wise mumsnetters. I mentioned this issue to my MIL, because dh and I are thinking of getting a dog, and I wouldn't dream of leaving dog poo on the pavement, even though the thought of picking it up - . She told me that she had taught all her dogs to poo in the gutter - if the dog does this, is it ok to leave it there or not?

Now, you see, that was good karma

There was a programme the other night about cctv cameras - someone got fined for letting his dog foul in the road so i don't think it is. I think you just get used to it, like your kids poo - it's not as bad as other kids!

Stayingsunnygirl it's really not that bad if you double-bag (or triple-bag) using nappy sacks ... causes the bile to rise in the throat the first few times you pick it up, but you do get used to it, honest.

Stinkermink - you are truly my heroine

SSG - my dog is trained to go in long grass, but if caught short would use the gutter (notpavement)

it's not acceptable to leave it but it is easier to clean up iyswim... any trace of poo on a pavement is unacceptable, whereas i think you could get away with normal scooping in the gutter

agree 100% with whoever said you just deal with it like you deal with your kids nappies. your dog, your responsibility.

i find my own child's nappy hard enough to deal with let alone dog poo!. Makes me think twice about letting DD toddle and that's not right.

Have also just realised i missed the word 'be' out of thread title. It's taken me 35 posts to notice that. Whoops

elliepac having a dog means i def. am cautious about where i'll let ds go. sad but true.

i'm very critical before i'll let ds on the ground!!!

barring home, of course, where he clambers all over ddog (that would be the ddog who is currently asleep on my bed - you can tell dh isn't in town, can't you!!!!!)

[so chuffed to be a heroine], but not picking up is not normal imo.

elliepac, having a dog with little ones has many upsides, they learn to be gentle, they learn respect (wrt giving your animal space), they understand the danger of going near poo in public places, I can happily let DS play outside if I know I haven't managed to do the daily poop scoop in the garden, but always ban friends children from going out until it's been done. Your own dogs poo is ok, it's when you dog sit and have to pick up another dogs poo that you boak!

Also having a pet that they grow up with (although in my personal fantasy this would never happen) they will at some point have to manage grief, in a very gentle way. My DS is responsible for making sure woof is fed in the evening. DS is nearly 4, and very rarely forgets. Having pets is a very good thing for children even if they are just a little goldfish.

What I mean is that I don't let DS play amongst poo! Nor is my fantasy that my dog dies...quite the opposite, I can't quite envisage another more gentle, big giant ball of fluff playing with the kids.

Oh no ellie - poor you struggling with your little ones nappies - cos it's quite a regular occurence!
Just doesn't bother me - thank goodness!