We've got dog owners on here, so can some one please explain?
12 August 2012, 10:15 PM
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We've got dog owners on here, so can some one please explain?
Why do some dog owners pick up their pooches poo in a nice plastic bag and then leave it?
Either at the side of the path or hang it on a tree particularly in beauty spots.
I did see some where that it can take up to several hundred years for some plastic bags to degrade.
Do they think there is a dog **** fairy that comes along and cleans up?
I'm not suggesting any dog owners on here do such a thing, as I you all seem blessed with a degree of inteligence, I was just hoping some one could provide an insight.
Either at the side of the path or hang it on a tree particularly in beauty spots.
I did see some where that it can take up to several hundred years for some plastic bags to degrade.
Do they think there is a dog **** fairy that comes along and cleans up?
I'm not suggesting any dog owners on here do such a thing, as I you all seem blessed with a degree of inteligence, I was just hoping some one could provide an insight.
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12 August 2012, 10:25 PM
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There isn't a dog **** fairy that picks it up, but there is a guy that empties the bins. The lazy tw@ts you speak of seem to think it's the poor guy's job to clear up after them too 
12 August 2012, 10:27 PM
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they pick it up if they are in sight of others as to look like they are a responsible dog owner then as soon as they think nobody is looking chuck it in nearest hedge.
i have seen a few people do it.
to be honest i wouldnt want to walk about with a bag of ****
but your used to it moobs as you drive one (one for the fight clubbers sorry couldnt resist)
12 August 2012, 10:29 PM
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So would you question some one if you saw them leave a bag?
12 August 2012, 10:32 PM
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as i do a lot of mountain biking i can tell you the reason.
they pick it up if they are in sight of others as to look like they are a responsible dog owner then as soon as they think nobody is looking chuck it in nearest hedge.
i have seen a few people do it.
to be honest i wouldnt want to walk about with a bag of ****
but your used to it moobs as you drive one (one for the fight clubbers sorry couldnt resist)
they pick it up if they are in sight of others as to look like they are a responsible dog owner then as soon as they think nobody is looking chuck it in nearest hedge.
i have seen a few people do it.
to be honest i wouldnt want to walk about with a bag of ****
but your used to it moobs as you drive one (one for the fight clubbers sorry couldnt resist)
Yes you are very true there, why the **** have a dog then if your not responsible enough to pick it up.
I go on walks with the dog where I know there are bins nearby as I don't personally like carrying **** for long too.
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12 August 2012, 10:36 PM
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the amount of dog **** bags i see when mountain biking is unreal but also there are a fair few johnies about too so at least they are having safe sex while leaving bags of *** and **** about for me to ride through.
12 August 2012, 10:52 PM
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I would rather they didn't pick up than leave plastics bags everywhere.
We have dogs, always pick up and bin, but they are Pugs, so not like you have to carry a sack
Mind you, a mate and I tried to highlight the problem if dog crap on the Malverns by putting a small wood and paper flag (with biohazard symbol on it) in every substantial dog turd we could find on just one path from a public car park up to the grass. We ran out of flags (200), but made a great photo for the Malvern Gazette.
Nothing worse than having a pooch nutty sprayed into your face while out MBing.
We have dogs, always pick up and bin, but they are Pugs, so not like you have to carry a sack
Mind you, a mate and I tried to highlight the problem if dog crap on the Malverns by putting a small wood and paper flag (with biohazard symbol on it) in every substantial dog turd we could find on just one path from a public car park up to the grass. We ran out of flags (200), but made a great photo for the Malvern Gazette.
Nothing worse than having a pooch nutty sprayed into your face while out MBing.
12 August 2012, 11:45 PM
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As a responsible dog owner, I have done so on several occasions. More often than not it's a woman, so I find that pointing out rather loudly that they've dropped something is enough to shame the lazy ***** into picking it up
The reason it's usually a woman of course being that he men will not even bother bagging it
On the other side of the coin though, our local council (Cheshire East) have recently removed a lot of bins (both dog and ordinary waste) in order to not have to pay someone to empty them
That's not stopped the tw@ts from trying to put my council tax up though
13 August 2012, 12:20 AM
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It's because they're C***s. 
I used to take my son to feed the ducks at a local bird sanctuary when he was little. You couldn't MOVE for discarded polythene bread-bags. Half my time was spent collecting the ******* things up.
I used to take my son to feed the ducks at a local bird sanctuary when he was little. You couldn't MOVE for discarded polythene bread-bags. Half my time was spent collecting the ******* things up.
13 August 2012, 12:26 AM
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That's what vexes me, things like that go to **** but we still spunk 0.5 billion over 4 years on winning Olympic medals.
13 August 2012, 12:37 AM
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Oi, don't drag me into one of your anti-Olympic rants 
I happen to think that has been money well spent
My council tax on the other hand, seems to be getting spunked upon improving the lifestyles of my local councillors an expenditure which I most certainly do not approve of
I happen to think that has been money well spent
My council tax on the other hand, seems to be getting spunked upon improving the lifestyles of my local councillors an expenditure which I most certainly do not approve of
13 August 2012, 01:59 AM
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Some are purposely hung from trees/ bushes etc.
Makes me wonder. Seeing everywhere there is a sign saying no dog fouling and to clean up after dog etc. (nothing about domesticated cats though
) etc. But nowhere to dispose of anything (even normal bins). I'm wondering if its a protest - i.e "I've cleaned up after my dog...now what am I supposed to do witrh this bag of sh*t?"
Not that I condone it, but in spain there is a litter bin on literally every corner. Even out of town in the sticks. So why not in the UK? Itd be nice to see my rates being put to some use instead of wasting it on solar powered reduce speed signs on every bend etc.
Makes me wonder. Seeing everywhere there is a sign saying no dog fouling and to clean up after dog etc. (nothing about domesticated cats though
) etc. But nowhere to dispose of anything (even normal bins). I'm wondering if its a protest - i.e "I've cleaned up after my dog...now what am I supposed to do witrh this bag of sh*t?"Not that I condone it, but in spain there is a litter bin on literally every corner. Even out of town in the sticks. So why not in the UK? Itd be nice to see my rates being put to some use instead of wasting it on solar powered reduce speed signs on every bend etc.
13 August 2012, 07:58 AM
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The reason people hang the black ones from trees or simply throw them in the bushes is they are bio degradable bags and once wet after a week or so will disintegrate, people pick the poo up so as to avoid anyone stepping in it or some kid picking it up, it is actually the purpose of these biodegradable bags, so when out in a place that does not have bins you can dispose of the poo in a responsible manner as opposed to just leaving it on the floor, the reason people hang them in trees is to keep them out of the reach of children and animals, the poo dries inside and when the bag disintegrates the harmful enzymes have dissapated, and the natural order of the world is restored.
P.S i don't do this, i just know why, and i don't like to see a trail littered with them either, but it is preferable to it being littered with dog poo, i think people could be slightly more descrete about the placement of the bags.
P.S i don't do this, i just know why, and i don't like to see a trail littered with them either, but it is preferable to it being littered with dog poo, i think people could be slightly more descrete about the placement of the bags.
13 August 2012, 10:01 AM
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if you are out in the country side who gives a ****, its hardly the same as leaving it in a public park or on the pavement, if I am deep in the woods two miles from the car and a drive from a dog bin I will not be picking my dogs **** up.
13 August 2012, 11:07 AM
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Just ask any of the wild animals that you come across if you can use their toilet, pretty sure you can flush the bags, you don't see a badger of deer pooing in a bag. Pretty sure Squirrels have composting loo's, ****ing hippies.
13 August 2012, 12:00 PM
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Poor attitude. Google neospora. I live in the countryside and always clean up after my dogs. Believe it or not, stepping in your dog's **** is just as unpleasant wherever it is.
13 August 2012, 12:06 PM
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Luan is you needed a dump when you are out would you just drop your load out in the open and just leaves it there for someone lucky sod to stumble upon? I hope you'd at least bury it? Why is the dogs **** different?
13 August 2012, 12:57 PM
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What is the contagion rate of neospora in domestic dogs? Even in wild dog populations, its only something like 30% so in domestic animals where they are less likely to eat raw, infected animals, I can imagine it is far lower than that figure - perhaps even a 10th? From what I have read in the past, the actual problem is far less significant than the hype surrounding it.
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13 August 2012, 01:18 PM
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Last I heard, cows don't tend to be grazed in woods
What is the contagion rate of neospora in domestic dogs? Even in wild dog populations, its only something like 30% so in domestic animals where they are less likely to eat raw, infected animals, I can imagine it is far lower than that figure - perhaps even a 10th? From what I have read in the past, the actual problem is far less significant than the hype surrounding it.
What is the contagion rate of neospora in domestic dogs? Even in wild dog populations, its only something like 30% so in domestic animals where they are less likely to eat raw, infected animals, I can imagine it is far lower than that figure - perhaps even a 10th? From what I have read in the past, the actual problem is far less significant than the hype surrounding it.
But I agree, the last time I checked, farmers don't routinely place large herds of cattle in woods, but do keep checking, as you never know.
Neospara is an issue, not very common admittedly, but it is a problem. It's cost the famer next to me money over the years and has made appeals to dog owners to clear up after their dogs. As far as I'm concerned the 'it's less of a problem than the newspapers/hype say' argument is pointless and only helps to support those who feel that leaving **** in the countryside is OK. It's an attitude born of ignorance. What about peadophiles? Are they not that much of an issue because of the hype is much greater than the reality of the situation?
It boils down to respect, with a bit of intelligence thrown in.
13 August 2012, 01:54 PM
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Neospara is an issue, not very common admittedly, but it is a problem. It's cost the famer next to me money over the years and has made appeals to dog owners to clear up after their dogs. As far as I'm concerned the 'it's less of a problem than the newspapers/hype say' argument is pointless and only helps to support those who feel that leaving **** in the countryside is OK. It's an attitude born of ignorance. What about peadophiles? Are they not that much of an issue because of the hype is much greater than the reality of the situation?
It boils down to respect, with a bit of intelligence thrown in.
It boils down to respect, with a bit of intelligence thrown in.
I'm not debating whether dog owners should or shouldn't clear up, just that the neospara issue boils down to misreported/misused science and is simply used as a convenient stick to beat dog owners with.
Personally, if you want to clean up after your dog or if you don't, it doesn't really bother me.
I live in the country and most of the sh*t I see comes from rabbits, sheep, horses, foxes, deer, etc not to mention the cows themselves (and that's not because owners pick up after their dogs because round my way, most don't).
13 August 2012, 02:03 PM
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[QUOTE=Gigsy;10748794]Comparing dog faeces to pedophiles? Seriously?
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No not seriously - you missed the point. The activities are not being compared (they are obviously different, even a **** discarding dog owner could see that). It was the fact that your original 'hype' argument is nonesense. Simply because there is hype surrounding any issue does not stop it being an issue, as I think you've admitted now.
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No not seriously
- you missed the point. The activities are not being compared (they are obviously different, even a **** discarding dog owner could see that). It was the fact that your original 'hype' argument is nonesense. Simply because there is hype surrounding any issue does not stop it being an issue, as I think you've admitted now.
13 August 2012, 02:03 PM
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I clean up my dogs mess if they do it in a park or on a path or basically anywhere someone else might come across it. I don't clear it up if they dump in thick undergrowth.
What gets me is where I live you have all the signs about dog fouling yet the horse brigade come along and leave horse **** everywhere, all in the roads for vehicles to throw it up and on public footpaths which are not bridleways yet get away with it. I saw some old bloke cleaning horse **** off a pavement recently outside a primary school. How considerate of that horse rider
And yes I do confront other dog owners if I see them let their dogs cr4p where someone else might walk in it. I'm just waiting to catch the horse rider riding on the public footpath where I walk my dogs as they are not permitted to be riding on it let alone covering it in horse **** for everyone else to have to walk through.
What gets me is where I live you have all the signs about dog fouling yet the horse brigade come along and leave horse **** everywhere, all in the roads for vehicles to throw it up and on public footpaths which are not bridleways yet get away with it. I saw some old bloke cleaning horse **** off a pavement recently outside a primary school. How considerate of that horse rider
And yes I do confront other dog owners if I see them let their dogs cr4p where someone else might walk in it. I'm just waiting to catch the horse rider riding on the public footpath where I walk my dogs as they are not permitted to be riding on it let alone covering it in horse **** for everyone else to have to walk through.
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13 August 2012, 02:21 PM
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Horse vs Dog ..... still ****, but horse **** is basically processed grass! Dog eggs are reprocessed processed god knows what .... ok a pile of horse carp is a much bigger hurdle, but the bugs and parasites that live in a carnivours guts are potentially deadly where as i think im right in saying that herbivour carp is relatively harmless!
As for the people not picking up after theyre dog ..... makes my blood boil!
I have to ride 100m through a wood on my commute to work and the monday after a sunny sunday its impossible to not tag a dook!
When i catch someone and tell them to pick it up i always get abuse back, but once i threaten to follow them home and put it through theyre letter box they soon tow the line!
We have a small sausage dog, with pretty discreet dumpage, but the last guy i caught trying to deny all knowledge had a massive great dane mastiff style thing that had just dropped an egg of biblical proportions ..... eventually, when i did get the guy to take action he pulled out the smallest poop bag ive ever seen .... was funny as **** watching him try to get 5 kg of ****e into a 2kg bag ..... it got everyhwere!
Every morning on the ride into the woods theres a young lad walking his staffy .... never carrying a bag .... pretty sure hes an offender .... cant wait to catch that little ******!
As for the people not picking up after theyre dog ..... makes my blood boil!
I have to ride 100m through a wood on my commute to work and the monday after a sunny sunday its impossible to not tag a dook!
When i catch someone and tell them to pick it up i always get abuse back, but once i threaten to follow them home and put it through theyre letter box they soon tow the line!
We have a small sausage dog, with pretty discreet dumpage, but the last guy i caught trying to deny all knowledge had a massive great dane mastiff style thing that had just dropped an egg of biblical proportions ..... eventually, when i did get the guy to take action he pulled out the smallest poop bag ive ever seen .... was funny as **** watching him try to get 5 kg of ****e into a 2kg bag ..... it got everyhwere!
Every morning on the ride into the woods theres a young lad walking his staffy .... never carrying a bag .... pretty sure hes an offender .... cant wait to catch that little ******!
13 August 2012, 02:25 PM
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Horse vs Dog ..... still ****, but horse **** is basically processed grass! Dog eggs are reprocessed processed god knows what .... ok a pile of horse carp is a much bigger hurdle, but the bugs and parasites that live in a carnivours guts are potentially deadly where as i think im right in saying that herbivour carp is relatively harmless!
As for the people not picking up after theyre dog ..... makes my blood boil!
I have to ride 100m through a wood on my commute to work and the monday after a sunny sunday its impossible to not tag a dook!
When i catch someone and tell them to pick it up i always get abuse back, but once i threaten to follow them home and put it through theyre letter box they soon tow the line!
We have a small sausage dog, with pretty discreet dumpage, but the last guy i caught trying to deny all knowledge had a massive great dane mastiff style thing that had just dropped an egg of biblical proportions ..... eventually, when i did get the guy to take action he pulled out the smallest poop bag ive ever seen .... was funny as **** watching him try to get 5 kg of ****e into a 2kg bag ..... it got everyhwere!
Every morning on the ride into the woods theres a young lad walking his staffy .... never carrying a bag .... pretty sure hes an offender .... cant wait to catch that little ******!
As for the people not picking up after theyre dog ..... makes my blood boil!
I have to ride 100m through a wood on my commute to work and the monday after a sunny sunday its impossible to not tag a dook!
When i catch someone and tell them to pick it up i always get abuse back, but once i threaten to follow them home and put it through theyre letter box they soon tow the line!
We have a small sausage dog, with pretty discreet dumpage, but the last guy i caught trying to deny all knowledge had a massive great dane mastiff style thing that had just dropped an egg of biblical proportions ..... eventually, when i did get the guy to take action he pulled out the smallest poop bag ive ever seen .... was funny as **** watching him try to get 5 kg of ****e into a 2kg bag ..... it got everyhwere!
Every morning on the ride into the woods theres a young lad walking his staffy .... never carrying a bag .... pretty sure hes an offender .... cant wait to catch that little ******!
the smell of a dog log on your back tyre is enough to make anyone reach, let alone if you spray it up your back.