What to do about dog doodoo

  • 26/04/2016
Police say this isn't the right way to handle neighbourhood disputes (Supplied)
Police say this isn't the right way to handle neighbourhood disputes (Supplied)

Police have given the public of Cambridge in Waikato a lesson in etiquette following a dispute over a dog's business left on a neighbour's lawn.

Officers were called to the job yesterday which soiled the relationship between the two residents.

They say a dog belonging to one neighbour did its business on another neighbour's lawn, which was then put on the dog owner's doorstep.

Potentially satisfying? Yes. A good move? No, at least according to police.

Police say while some might think it "serves them right" and know how "annoying" it can be, there's a right and a wrong way to go about it.

"Firstly, speak to your neighbour. Most people are pretty reasonable and will do their best to sort their pet out."

They say failing that, get in touch with the local council's animal control unit. It is also helpful to take photos of the animal if possible.

Police posted a photo of the wrong way to resolve disputes, showing the dog faeces left on the doormat next to a pair of shoes.

Newshub.