Dog Walking Etiquette Question

[TestEngineer]

When I lived where it snowed. As soon as there was a small accumulation of snow on the sidewalk I would shovel it off. I always kept ahead of the snow fall and make a little money shoveling other folks sidewalks!

You must have lived where it didn't snow very much. Where I live, it's pretty common for snow to come down at 1/2" or more an hour for 12-14 straight hours. It takes about 2 hours to shovel the drive and sidewalk (corner lot). So if you shovel before the snow ends, you have another inch or two accumulated where you started.

Sorry, but I'm not going to shovel snow for 12+ hours to accommodate a few inconsiderate dog walkers.

My city has an ordinance requiring homeowners to have their sidewalks cleared within 48 hours after a snow storm ends. I just wish they had an (enforced) ordinance banning dog walking during a storm and for 2 hours after it ends. A $100 fine for violations would solve the problem.

 

[Dave P.]

You must have lived where it didn't snow very much. Where I live, it's pretty common for snow to come down at 1/2" or more an hour for 12-14 straight hours. It takes about 2 hours to shovel the drive and sidewalk (corner lot). So if you shovel before the snow ends, you have another inch or two accumulated where you started.

Sorry, but I'm not going to shovel snow for 12+ hours to accommodate a few inconsiderate dog walkers.

My city has an ordinance requiring homeowners to have their sidewalks cleared within 48 hours after a snow storm ends. I just wish they had an (enforced) ordinance banning dog walking during a storm and for 2 hours after it ends. A $100 fine for violations would solve the problem.

They make these things called snow blowers. They're available almost anywhere it snows much in the civilized parts of the world.

 

[TestEngineer]

They make these things called snow blowers. They're available almost anywhere it snows much in the civilized parts of the world.

Had one. Gave it away. They only work well when the snow is all light & fluffy. If the snow (or even just the bottom inch) is wet & slushy, they clog up within a few feet. You spend more time trying to clear the clogs than you do actually moving snow. No thanks!

 

[Dave P.]

Had one. Gave it away. They only work well when the snow is all light & fluffy. If the snow (or even just the bottom inch) is wet & slushy, they clog up within a few feet. You spend more time trying to clear the clogs than you do actually moving snow. No thanks!

You need to try a better snow thrower, many will throw slush without plugging.

 

[Dave P.]

Call Ceasar Milan!

Does he shovel heavy wet snow?

 

[Jack Ryan]

Had one. Gave it away. They only work well when the snow is all light & fluffy. If the snow (or even just the bottom inch) is wet & slushy, they clog up within a few feet. You spend more time trying to clear the clogs than you do actually moving snow. No thanks!

I must have just got lucky the first and only time I've ever bought one, but then I didn't buy the two for one Ronco snow OH matic.

 

[larry8]

I don't care where the dogs do their business as long as it's not on my property. I have a sign stating keep dogs off my property. My wife and I am allergic to dogs so we can't have them on our property. I have told many people to keep their dog off my property and they usually do that after I had to yell at them. You can train the dog to pee and poop on your property not on anyone else's property but I found a few people are too lazy to do that. (and yes, dogs can be trained to do that).

 

[Ride1949]

 

[GypsmJim]

Had one. Gave it away. They only work well when the snow is all light & fluffy. If the snow (or even just the bottom inch) is wet & slushy, they clog up within a few feet. You spend more time trying to clear the clogs than you do actually moving snow. No thanks!

You get what you pay for. If clogging is your problem, you bought a cheep one.

We recently had a blizzard with 4' of snow. My machine went thru it like butter. I just had to stop and back up once in awhile because the drift would fall on top of the blower.

Then it all melted. Two weeks later we got another foot, followed by several inches of rain. You want to see slushy? You have no idea......lol

A foot and a half of slushy snow and I never had a clog and never had to stop.

In case you are interested, it's a premium Toro. It also has a cab, hand warmers and power steering. While my neighbors called plow drivers and they ripped up their lawns, my driveway is pristine and I didn't even work up a sweat.

 

[TestEngineer]

You get what you pay for. If clogging is your problem, you bought a cheep one.

We recently had a blizzard with 4' of snow. My machine went thru it like butter. I just had to stop and back up once in awhile because the drift would fall on top of the blower.

And you bought it just to accommodate inconsiderate dog walkers? Wow!

My blower was the 2nd biggest and most powerful Craftsman that Sears made when I bought it. Almost $500. And yes it was worthless in heavy, wet snow. That used to be only a March kind of thing, but it's almost all winter long any more.

I really don't understand why people here on this forum think that stomping down snow on people's sidewalks should be considered as acceptable behavior. I'm not saying you shouldn't walk your dog. I'm just saying that it would only be considerate to wait a couple hours to let people get the new snow moved before you do.

Sheesh!

 

[turd]

And you bought it just to accommodate inconsiderate dog walkers? Wow!

My blower was the 2nd biggest and most powerful Craftsman that Sears made when I bought it. Almost $500. And yes it was worthless in heavy, wet snow. That used to be only a March kind of thing, but it's almost all winter long any more.

I really don't understand why people here on this forum think that stomping down snow on people's sidewalks should be considered as acceptable behavior. I'm not saying you shouldn't walk your dog. I'm just saying that it would only be considerate to wait a couple hours to let people get the new snow moved before you do.

Sheesh!

You gonna tell their dog to hold it?

 

[GypsmJim]

And you bought it just to accommodate inconsiderate dog walkers? Wow!

My blower was the 2nd biggest and most powerful Craftsman that Sears made when I bought it. Almost $500. And yes it was worthless in heavy, wet snow. That used to be only a March kind of thing, but it's almost all winter long any more.

I really don't understand why people here on this forum think that stomping down snow on people's sidewalks should be considered as acceptable behavior. I'm not saying you shouldn't walk your dog. I'm just saying that it would only be considerate to wait a couple hours to let people get the new snow moved before you do.

Sheesh!

First of all, I was replying to the comment about wet snow and a snow blower. It had nothing to do with freaking dogs. As a matter of fact I don't have a sidewalk, so any dogs by me walk in the street.

If my wife backs out too early, and her tires pound down tracks (certainly worse than a dog), my blower scrapes them up right down to bare pavement. So, doggie feet is a moot point.

I bought (have bought) snow blowers so my wife can conveniently get out of the driveway.

Secondly, if yours is a Sears, I now understand. They wouldn't be my first choice. Their rotor technology ain't the greatest. My second snowblower was bought in 1984 for $700, so you got a real deal......LOL.

My current snowblower is now 3 years old and I paid $1800. It's not a biggie, it's in fact the second smallest Toro makes.

It's all a matter of "you get what you pay for".

As far as dogs are concerned, my only complain it that they pee all over my mailbox post.

 

[Ride1949]

I really don't understand why people here on this forum think that stomping down snow on people's sidewalks should be considered as acceptable behavior. I'm not saying you shouldn't walk your dog. I'm just saying that it would only be considerate to wait a couple hours to let people get the new snow moved before you do.

Sheesh


First, it's not your sidewalk. It just happens to be in front of your house. That's why the city can set a time limit before it has to be cleared. Next, using your earlier argument of 12 to 14 hours of continuous snow would mean no one could ever "stomp down" the the snow on the sidewalk in front of your house. If you truly have that much difficulty shoveling the sidewalk, I'd bet there's someone in your neighborhood that would be happy to make a few dollars to do it for you. (Provided you haven't alienated the entire neighborhood with your pissing and moaning) Untill the 89 yr. old neighbor lady across the street died, I'd shovel her sidewalk before doing my own. Before my daughter went into the Air Force, on days she didn't have school, she'd do our sidewalk and driveway, the lady across the street's sidewalk, and the old handicapped gent on the corner's sidewalk and driveway. All for free and without ever being asked to.

Edit: to add info.

 

[arfmel]

“I really don't understand why people here on this forum think that stomping down snow on people's sidewalks should be considered as acceptable behavior. I'm not saying you shouldn't walk your dog. I'm just saying that it would only be considerate to wait a couple hours to let people get the new snow moved before you do.”

This guy kinda reminds me of a fellow who posted repeatedly in the Alec Baldwin thread

 

[Ride1949]

It's all just a matter of having your priorities in order.

 

[Ka6otm]

Speaking as a daily dog walker who has had dogs attacked by "friendly, harmless" dogs 3 different times, I stop because I want to see that their dog is on a leash as a lot aren't and I want to see if their dogs are socialized.

 

[Dave P.]

Dogs?
This is the internet, we're discussing inconsiderate people not getting up early and breaking out
their name brand quality snowblowers. Then getting the municipalities walks cleared, so the women
can get out for bacon and beer.
Gotta track with the thread drift.

 

[Ride1949]

Stay with us here Dave. This is what happens when you get a bunch of old coots sitting around B.S.ing.

PS: I don't think that's supposed to be a woman headed out on the bacon and beer mission. She'll be waiting faithfully in the kitchen when he "brings home the bacon". (Easy ladies, that was a joke. Please don't kill me.)

 

[GasGuzzler]

Both people should continue. Unsure why either would stop.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Both people should continue. Unsure why either would stop.

Continue to do what ever they want to do that is acceptable in public on a public sidewalk. Leaving feces behind is NOT appropriate.

 

[pogomo]

Speaking as a daily dog walker who has had dogs attacked by "friendly, harmless" dogs 3 different times, I stop because I want to see that their dog is on a leash as a lot aren't and I want to see if their dogs are socialized.

Good point. Often overlooked. But safety first can sometimes spare heartache and worse injury to innocent people and pets.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Continue to do what ever they want to do that is acceptable in public on a public sidewalk. Leaving feces behind is NOT appropriate.

No, pick that up and keep going. No reason to stand there and let dogs bark at each other. Comprehension is hard.

 

[Dummy]

Dogs with basic obedience training are almost always good citizens. Get Sparky a CD certification, it's something you'll be proud off your entire life