The problem comes in when our one neighbor just opens their back door to let their two dogs out, and they do not pick up afterwards. If he is confronted, there is always the "that's not our dog" followed by huge argument that goes nowhere. Even if we catch his dogs in action, he always goes insane and completely out of control with yelling and screaming at top of his lungs. This has been going on for over a year every time we bring it up, and the other neighbor is scared to get involved so just ignores what goes on. In addition, the two neighbors are good friends.

We now know that talking is going to go nowhere and are looking for some creative ideas so we don't see his dogs' poop in the backyard. I saw a forum on a similar problem on this website but my situation is a little different because I can't file them on trespass law, I think. Or is there a way that I can bring in the law officials? Our condo agreement is that we clean up right away, but he doesn't seem to care at all. Do you have any suggestions on what to do?

First, see if your local government has some kind of leash law that you can use. If they let the dogs out to run, and can be caught at it, then they might get a ticket. Won't stop their behavior, particularly with someone this raging and unreasonable.

Second, pursue this issue through your condo association. I suspect that after more of his yelling and intimidation at the association meeting, even if there is some sort of 'motion' made, there will be no change.

Third, try to work your head around the fact that you just have to scoop up the stuff, and throw it away..... Infuriating. But try to let that go.

Most of us have to deal with such things, but we have the advantage of not knowing whose dog is doing it. Knowing just where it comes from makes it more difficult. But that's just the way it is.

If the areas were not common areas, there would be more you could do, but as it is.... Just throw the stuff away.