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Old 27-02-2007, 06:04 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Grass to garden -- what's the best approach?

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Dogs are another story. They train their humans to do antisocial
or illegal things.

eYOW! Whatta bizarre statement.

My dogs are trained as Therapy Dogs and visit hospitals, nursing
homes and handicapped children. (And one of my horses is going to
do the same soon.)
As for me, I've never even gotten so much as a speeding ticket.
All in all, my dogs and myself are pretty social and always law
abiding, I think.



Admittedly, my negative experiences are with people who walk dogs in
my neighborhood. Even the so-called "good dog owners" who clean up
after their dogs are idiots. Why do I say that? Look at the brief
conversation below and tell me what's wrong with it. Scenario: Dog,
on leash, taking a leak at the perimeter of a flower bed that is two
feet from the street.

Me: Excuse me, would you please NOT let your dog use my property as
a toilet in the future?
Dog criminal: Why?


That's it. What's wrong with the conversation?



Why are you asking me? What does your local dog ordinance say? If
the law is on your side, then talk to the law. A photograph of the
deed being done is good proof of who the culprit is, too.

One dipshit owner does not make all dogs and all owners scoundrels.


This example has nothing to do with dog ordinances.


Of course it does. If there is a law against it, then evoke the law.

And, there's no
reason (or easy way) to photograph plants covered in ****.


Get the dog lifting it's leg. Let the police extroplate from there.


The issue
is this: If a property owner asks you not to do something on their
property, you do not ask why.



Is there a law against asking why?


You obey. If you disagree with what I've
just said, then I have the right to urinate on your dog, in your mail
box, or anything on that property, and there's nothing you can do
about it.



No, I believe that is classified as assault AND indecent exposure. Do so
and you'd be in much, much, MUCH more trouble than the dog owner. But,
hey, don't let me stop you from trying it. Get back to us on how that
works out for you.


With me so far?



No. Guess not.