To catch a Pooper

Axelbrawn on 12/09/2019 - 21:43
Last edited 13/09/2019 - 09:44 by 1 other user

Dear Oz Bargainers,

I need your help!

I live near a busy dog park, which is great, I have a little guy who gets frequent walks and loves setting a tight perimeter with his territorial essence.

What I don't love is the surprise poo I get on my driveway 2-3 mornings per week. I understand the nature strip which happens often, however the driveway is too much! Now I'm a guy who picks up every poo my little guy does. Its the responsible thing to do. There is nothing worse than stepping in dog sh*t, especially someone else's.

CALL TO ARMS

I'm after a wifi camera that I can set-up near the driveway that has some sort of 'night vision' and can capture the poo'er in action. Ideally something I can then use as a front door camera with remote access for deliveries etc.

I've thought about 'camping out' with my rocking chair and shotgun (I don't own a gun) however with a 10-week old baby and a three year old daughter my mornings are consumed.

Once I catch the pooper on video I will know their time as they are obviously a creature of habit. I will then 'educate' the owner on responsible poo collection and, if need be, deploy an arsenal of poo on their driveway. Trust me, with a 10-month old and a dog my war chest of poo is of nuclear proportions.

Please help with a camera suggestions or a different tactical approach.

Your assistance is appreciated!

Home & Garden

Comments

  • Stewardo on 12/09/2019 - 21:48

    I’ve found dried citrus peel chopped up and spread around front yard is hated by dogs, but doesn’t hurt them.

    • Axelbrawn on 12/09/2019 - 21:50
      +1

      Sprinkle some dried orange peels near the drive entrance might do the job?

    • serpserpserp on 13/09/2019 - 08:12
      +1

      I've heard shotguns are also good.

    • ThithLord on 13/09/2019 - 08:28

      OP never said it was dog poo left on their driveway … does it repel humans?

  • cookietime on 12/09/2019 - 21:56
    +12

    Put up a sign saying something like "Please be a good neighbour and clean up after your dog", or "If I see you not picking up your dog's poop, I will throw it at you. It probably will get in your mouth", or "We have videos of you not picking up after your dog, will post the videos on Facebook if that happens again" :D

    Some houses in my neighbourhood do the same and it seems to work.

    • ssquid on 12/09/2019 - 22:01
      +5

      Agreed, a sign will likely dissuade someone better than a camera.

    • bdl on 12/09/2019 - 23:41
      +3

      or "FSCKING STOP YOUR DOG SH*TTING ON MY BLOODY DRIVEWAY!" with a picture of Alf from Neighbours

      • ssquid on 12/09/2019 - 23:55
        +6

        An Alf Stewart quote referencing a dog and you didn't use flamin' mongrel? For shame.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2019 - 08:19
          +3

          And got the show wrong too.

      • Stewardo on 13/09/2019 - 08:27
        +8

        Alf was from Melmac and he had a taste for cats not dogs.

  • iforgotmysocks on 12/09/2019 - 23:14
    +8

    Show the poopetrator no mercy

    • Kangal on 13/09/2019 - 10:05
      +1

      OP take no crap.
      Send those brown emojis back to the owner's driveway!

  • qwerty on 12/09/2019 - 23:23
    +3

    You might just catch someone else's dog doing it for the first time and get in an altercation while the real pooper walks away free

    • orangetrain on 13/09/2019 - 10:56
      +1

      It's probably the 10 month old.

  • vikvance on 13/09/2019 - 02:19
    +2

    Just be thankful that it's only dog poo:

    https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/queensland/2018/06/07/brisba…

  • jtc13 on 13/09/2019 - 02:26
    +2

    Wash you driveway down with cheap white vinegar. I did this on our Concrete areas at home and our puppy has never gone there again.

  • gummibear on 13/09/2019 - 03:57
    +6

    Motion sensor based sprinklers plus cameras so we can see the punishment
    https://youtu.be/tQa_UmqOI5Y

  • whooah1979 on 13/09/2019 - 06:00
    +2

    A juicy steak soaked in sriracha.

    • Forfiet on 13/09/2019 - 07:10
      +2

      I clicked back on this tab and thought this was a recipe suggestion…..slightly disappointed now :(

  • ThithLord on 13/09/2019 - 08:28
    +1

    At least post the video once you locate the culprit!

  • savage bargain on 13/09/2019 - 10:35
    +1

    Can you set up motion sensor sprinklers?

    • ssquid on 13/09/2019 - 10:38
      +2

      In this case you'd want movement sensor sprinklers.

      • Densor on 13/09/2019 - 10:44
        +1

        I saw what you did there
        "Motion" sensors !

    • savage bargain on 13/09/2019 - 10:40
      +1

      Oops, didn't see this further up. Obviously the way to go 🌊🔫

  • owli on 13/09/2019 - 11:02
    +1

    Antifreeze sends a message.

  • pjetson on 13/09/2019 - 12:53
    +1

    with a 10-week old baby

    but then you say

    with a 10-month old

    That baby certainly got old quickly…

    • Axelbrawn on 17/09/2019 - 10:40

      feels like it! 11 weeks old now :)

  • Tee Rex Arms on 13/09/2019 - 13:14
    -5

    Get a life

  • Chris Topher on 13/09/2019 - 14:26
    +1

    This is after I.D. is established of course. btw, you can get dna tests done on the evidence. :-)

    Paper bag, match, doorbell. Works best at night time with outside light globe removed. Or…. all over and around the door handle, best on the unseen part.

    And no, I never did any of these… or others…. much… often anyway.

    A bit of vigilance might find the culprit/s, it's just time.

  • Tamtim on 13/09/2019 - 21:16
    +1

    I like your creative post OP. It sounds frustrating to always clean up after someone's serial pooper or poopers. Like another Ozbargainer suggested, try putting up signs to warn them off, before spending money on a camera. And also spray some deterrent on your driveway as well for good measure — some pet stores sell those dog repellent sprays, or you could try some homemade concoctions such as vinegar or lemon oil. Good luck!

  • cameldownunder on 25/09/2019 - 12:48

    I had the occasional Dog Poop in my garden, as I dont have a fence. I got a Hunting Camera, that is motion activated.
    Where I put it up is quite visible, and people obviously have noticed, as there are no more poops in my garden, and additionally I get some cool night shots of wild animals ( possums and Foxes ). Teh batteries are long dead, but the presence of the camera itself is deterrent enough

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