Some next door neighbors of ours have a fun dog who is a joy. A while back, we had some concrete work and re-grading of our front yard done along with installation of a sprinkler system and new sod.
The dog used to run wild laps around their front yard and then ours, and back and forth. It really was a hoot! Anyhow, she left sort of a worn track where she always ran, especially where she had to lean and dig in as she was peeling around the sharp corners! We didn't care, and the dog is great.
But when we had the new sod put in, these neighbors somehow immediately trained the dog to stay entirely off of our yard so as to protect the new, delicate sod! It almost makes me feel sad that the poor pooch can no longer run her former route! But I do appreciate it.
Anyhow, one morning I was looking at the live feed from our cameras, and I saw smoke rising from a small point in their front yard. I figured some thoughtless smoker had flicked their burning cigarette out onto their lawn as they walked or drove by. So I viewed back in time to see who had done that.
But what I saw made me laugh out loud. Their dog had just taken a dump, and what I was seeing was steam rising from the pile! I guess I'd never seen that before!!
Anyhow, the dog never goes on our lawn. That dog knows the property line, apparently, and absolutely respects the boundary! I find it amazing. And, No. They didn't install a buried wire thing to zap her. I really don't know how they trained her so quickly and perfectly. I actually miss her coming over to see us.
This doggie doo thread just made me think of that. The temperature must have been very near the dew-point, because the steam rising was very visible, which amazed me.
We are blessed with excellent neighbors.
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