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" My neighbor&amp;#039;s dog wanders around leash-free and keeps pooping in our yard. He&amp;#039;s big \u2014 80 pounds \u2014 so it&amp;#039;s not an easy mess to clean up. What should I do? Approach your neighbor and be friendly, but direct. Say, &amp;quot;You may not realize that Fido is leaving huge messes in my yard; picking them up is a big chore. I&amp;#039;d appreciate it if you would go with him on his walks. Thanks!&amp;quot; If nothing changes, check your local leash and/or pooper-scooper laws and remind him of the policy. If he persists in ignoring you, send your neighbor a written request and copy your local authority. TELL US: Do you agree with Peggy? NEXT: How to deal with a nosy neighbor \u00BB Peggy is a nationally recognized authority on etiquette, having written 10+ books on the subject. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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