Sharing yard with dog?

Rayray07

Firstly I certainly don’t dislike dogs but I’m really struggling sharing a paved yard with a dog who’s owner doesn’t clean up after properly and has little control over.

He does lift dog dirt but when the dog pees this just sits on the paving, on a day like today it stinks and the flys are everywhere! I’m the winter we just get clean sludge.

The dog also will go for me if I happen to go out without realising he is out, he won’t bite  I don’t think, but it’s scary so I always check now.

I suppose what I need to know is what can I use to clean up after the dog/dogs as somethings his son takes his dog up also.

Landlord doesn’t seem to have a problem with any of this 🤔

elsien

Bucket of water and some disinfectant chucked over the top? 

sheramber

A solution of biological washing powder  and water.

Try speaking to the dog when you go out. Just a 'hiya fido' or such like.   

Scatter some dog food on the ground to occupy him while you go out.  If the owner doesn't like it maybe he will take more control.

tacpot12

I use this diluted with water on our astroturf to clean any dog mess and urine: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elsan-ORG02-Organic-Toilet-Motorhomes/dp/B00B2MIPR0

MalMonroe

This really is unacceptable behaviour by your landlord, who is obviously very happy to take your rent money but allow your neighbour to bully you in this way. (Oh and of course, disgusting neighbour behaviour.)

You can and should report the matter to the Environmental Services department at your local council office since it's a health and safety issue. Nobody wants to share a yard with someone who allows his dog to foul all over the place because he's too lazy to take the dog for regular walks and use the appropriate bags to dispose of it.

Don't just wash up somebody else's mess! It needs to be sorted out properly and the landlord needs to have a word with the neighbour too.

The landlord can actually be made to sit up and take notice. Of course he doesn't have any problem, he doesn't live there! But all that dog waste is a health hazard and not allowed. And the dog 'will go for you?' Dangerous dogs act comes into play here.

If you fear the landlord's wrath, why not look around for somewhere more pleasant to live? That's what I'd be doing anyway.

Citizens Advice can offer support https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

But my first stop would be the council. Complain, complain, complain!!

Next stop, estate agents.

Rayray07

MalMonroe said:

This really is unacceptable behaviour by your landlord, who is obviously very happy to take your rent money but allow your neighbour to bully you in this way. (Oh and of course, disgusting neighbour behaviour.)

You can and should report the matter to the Environmental Services department at your local council office since it's a health and safety issue. Nobody wants to share a yard with someone who allows his dog to foul all over the place because he's too lazy to take the dog for regular walks and use the appropriate bags to dispose of it.

Don't just wash up somebody else's mess! It needs to be sorted out properly and the landlord needs to have a word with the neighbour too.

The landlord can actually be made to sit up and take notice. Of course he doesn't have any problem, he doesn't live there! But all that dog waste is a health hazard and not allowed. And the dog 'will go for you?' Dangerous dogs act comes into play here.

If you fear the landlord's wrath, why not look around for somewhere more pleasant to live? That's what I'd be doing anyway.

Citizens Advice can offer support https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

But my first stop would be the council. Complain, complain, complain!!

Next stop, estate agents.

Thank you, he only the majority of the time leaves urine sitting but it stinks, it’s no a big yard perhaps 10x10 ft.

I will try the council to see what they say.

Unfortunately I can’t move as I own my home and in an expensive fixed mortgage. 

kacie

So I'm a little confused, you own your home, and he rents? However you have a shared space outside and you've talked to his landlord about it? Do you share this space with any other residents and have they complained about the dog too? 

sheramber

Rayray07 said:

MalMonroe said:

This really is unacceptable behaviour by your landlord, who is obviously very happy to take your rent money but allow your neighbour to bully you in this way. (Oh and of course, disgusting neighbour behaviour.)

You can and should report the matter to the Environmental Services department at your local council office since it's a health and safety issue. Nobody wants to share a yard with someone who allows his dog to foul all over the place because he's too lazy to take the dog for regular walks and use the appropriate bags to dispose of it.

Don't just wash up somebody else's mess! It needs to be sorted out properly and the landlord needs to have a word with the neighbour too.

The landlord can actually be made to sit up and take notice. Of course he doesn't have any problem, he doesn't live there! But all that dog waste is a health hazard and not allowed. And the dog 'will go for you?' Dangerous dogs act comes into play here.

If you fear the landlord's wrath, why not look around for somewhere more pleasant to live? That's what I'd be doing anyway.

Citizens Advice can offer support https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

But my first stop would be the council. Complain, complain, complain!!

Next stop, estate agents.

Thank you, he only the majority of the time leaves urine sitting but it stinks, it’s no a big yard perhaps 10x10 ft.

I will try the council to see what they say.

Unfortunately I can’t move as I own my home and in an expensive fixed mortgage. 

it would be the environmental health section who would  deal with it.

Rayray07

kacie said:

So I'm a little confused, you own your home, and he rents? However you have a shared space outside and you've talked to his landlord about it? Do you share this space with any other residents and have they complained about the dog too? 

No just the 2 of us share the yard, LL of the other property isn’t interested or see a problem. 

TBagpuss

Have you spoken to him and specifically asked him to wash down the paving after his dog has pee'd?
A lot of dog owners let their dogs pee on pavements and other outdoor areas and may not think of it as inappropriate unless it is explicitly raised.

Similarly you can ask that he ensure that dog is not out unaccompanied as he has been aggressive . 

While of course the dog owner should clean up after their dog form themselves, you may find that simply sluicing it down yourself with water and perhaps a mild disinfectant is the simplest solution.

Rayray07

TBagpuss said:

Have you spoken to him and specifically asked him to wash down the paving after his dog has pee'd?
A lot of dog owners let their dogs pee on pavements and other outdoor areas and may not think of it as inappropriate unless it is explicitly raised.

Similarly you can ask that he ensure that dog is not out unaccompanied as he has been aggressive . 

While of course the dog owner should clean up after their dog form themselves, you may find that simply sluicing it down yourself with water and perhaps a mild disinfectant is the simplest solution.

I did speak to him at first but he didn’t take it well and got very defensive and the relationship went downwards, I also asked to keep the dog under control and eventually Council requested same but it’s on one ear out the other, so now we have the sons dogs come up too!!