44 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • JULY 2020
DOG-WALKING ETIQUETTE
AVOIDING FURRY FAUX PAS
BY ALLISON MATOS
As the weather gets warmer, more pet
owners rely on daily walks with their
dogs to ease pandemic-induced anxiety.
But even for the most responsible dog
walkers, taking a stroll can be anything
but relaxing.
Like many people who walk their dogs,
Rebekah Peterman of Glen Cove has
seen her fair share of confrontation.
“I had a neighbor scream at me to curb
my dog,” she says. “Not long after, rat
poison was found on their property.
The city was notified and the poison was
removed, but I am personally offended
that someone would try to poison an
animal to make a point.”
To help avoid confrontation with not-sopet
friendly neighbors, here are simple
steps dog owners can take.
It may seem obvious, but first and
foremost, always avoid walking a dog
on someone else’s property. Local regulations
restrict where the public is legally
allowed to curb a dog. Regulations
differ slightly, but typically allow dog
walkers to utilize the strip between
the street and the sidewalk, and in
some areas, the grass between the
curb and sidewalk is considered public
easement and therefore fair game.
But wherever a dog does its business,
the walker is required to immediately
remove all items in a plastic bag, which
must be sealed and deposited in a
covered garbage receptacle.
That is followed by the next
suggestion: Never leave a used
bag in someone else’s garbage
can (yes, even on garbage day). It
may seem tempting to unload the goods
as quickly as possible, but don’t give
neighbors another reason to get upset.
It’s easier to dispose of it at home than
to get into an argument about it.
If caught in a confrontational situation,
remain calm and respectful.
Avoiding problematic homes on a
route is always the best solution, but
there are certainly times when that is
not possible.
“We can’t be expected to carry
around a scrub brush and
bucket,” says dog owner Dawn
Ohaire of Deer Park, “but we
can certainly try our best to keep
the peace between dog walkers and
homeowners.”
New dog owners should know the rules to
avoid conflict. (Getty Images)
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