A dog walker has been labeled as 'rude' by a neighbor due to a 'complete lack of consideration' after their pet was caught on camera repeatedly urinating on the neighbor's bin. The frustrated resident, posting on Mumsnet, shared that their Ring doorbell sends notifications every week when the bin is put out for collection, showing the same neighbor allowing their large dog to pee on it.
Resident Questions Whether to Confront Neighbor
The user asked: 'Every week when we put the bin out ready for collection, our Ring doorbell picks up the same neighbour who lives round the corner, letting their big a** dog p*** up our bin. Would this bother you and would you say something?' They later added that it 'just seems so rude' and that the smell, along with the 'complete lack of consideration for other's property,' was what bothered them most.
Online Community Weighs In
The post attracted numerous responses, with many sharing their own experiences and opinions. One commenter stated: 'No, I don't allow them to go on boundary shrubs or car tyres, either.' Another said: 'I have dogs and no I wouldn't let them pee up against someone's bin. I would be inclined to be outside at the time the neighbour walks their dog and hover round the bin area when they walk past so it doesn't happen a few times. Or if it did start to pee I would tell the dog no.'
A third user commented: 'I don't let my dog, but it wouldn't bother me if one did on mine. I give it a wash every couple of weeks same as the corner of my garden wall. I spent ages teaching my dog what's ok and I'm sure Ring bells have me saying 'off the grass you don't live there'.' Another added: 'Wouldn't bother me, the bin stays out in the back garden.'
Further Reactions
An additional comment read: 'Does your camera notify you every time someone walks past? That might add to you being wound up by things that don't really matter.' The debate highlights differing views on pet etiquette and neighborly consideration in residential areas.
