On Nov 26, 4:15*pm, Balvenieman wrote:
Boo wrote:
I have recently had a problem with a large amount of dog mess in a client's
garden and wonder if it is just something we have to put up with?

* * * * In my view, the presence of dogs in the garden is a clear
indication of their owner's regard for the garden as well as for the
person who tends it. It's time to move on and to be very clear about
your reasons for doing so.
--
the Balvenieman
Running on single malt in U.S.A.
Peninsular Florida,
USDA zone 9b

What is this, the anti-dog forum?? Dogs and gardens can be perfectly
compatible as long as the dogs have ben properly trained and the
owners accept the responsibility for their pets. I've gardened for
years with an assortment of dogs and most of my gardening firiends and
acquaintenances are dog owners as well - none of our gardens are
moonscapes with dead or ripped out plants and giant craters from
digging. In fact, dog-friendly garden design is a large portion of my
design practice - at least in my area, dog-owning gardeners are the
majority rather than the minority and it certainly does not mean they
have no regard for their garden. What a preposterous attitude!

If the dog waste is offensive, simply tell the owner it is and ask to
have it cleaned up before your scheduled arrival. If they can't/won't
accomodate, take your business elsewhere. As mentioned previously, it
breaks down quickly into inoffensive components just like any other
garden waste and if the dog is healthy/well-cared for, there will be
no heath issues.