Conflicts between neighbors can be tricky, especially when pets and kids are involved. In this situation, a woman was criticized by her neighbor for letting her dogs play outside in her front yard during school hours.
OP has 2 dogs and lives across from an elementary school. Their front yard faces the school, but the dogs are trained to use the backyard for their “business” and play in the front yard without stepping in poop. OP works from home and lets the dogs play outside during breaks, watching them to prevent disturbances. One day, a neighbor complained that OP’s dogs distract his grandkids at school and demanded the dogs stay inside during school hours. OP refused, saying it’s their house and the dogs enjoy the yard. The neighbor called OP entitled and irresponsible, leading OP to respond harshly. OP’s mother suggested respecting elders and considering the neighbor’s concern. OP dismissed the idea, especially after discovering the neighbor is racist. OP plans to continue letting the dogs out and increasing home security.
1. OP faced criticism for allowing their dogs in the front yard near a school, despite training them not to soil there.
2. OP has 2 dogs and lives across from an elementary school. The front yard faces the school, visible through its windows.
3. OP’s home has a front and back yard. The dogs aren’t allowed to poop in the front yard, only in the back after meals.
4. OP trained the dogs to avoid pooping in the front yard so they can safely play, wrestle, and roll around without stepping in it.
5. OP works from home, takes breaks to let dogs play outside, watches them to prevent barking, and brings them in if they get too crazy.
6. A neighbor told OP to keep the dogs inside during school hours, saying his grandkids get distracted, speaking in a rude, condescending manner.
7. OP offered to limit the dogs’ time outside, but the neighbor demanded they stay inside during school hours. He called OP entitled and irresponsible.
8. OP told the neighbor they cared more about their dogs and suggested ADHD meds for the kids, then went inside, ending the conversation.
9. OP thought he was justified, but my mom said not to speak that way to elders; he was concerned for his grandkids. She suggested keeping them indoors or in the backyard.
10. OP posted the wrestling match with the school windows in the background’s link. His dogs are trained to bark at people in front of our house.
12. OP says the post isn’t about your opinions on the dog’s breed. If you dislike pits, kindly keep it to yourself.
13. OP says he will continue letting my dogs out as usual, doubling down on home security and maintaining vigilance. No olive branch here, it’s war now.
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14. OP, standing up for your dogs’ right to play in their own yard! Keep that boundary strong.
15. It’s your property, OP. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for letting your dogs enjoy their space.
16. Sounds like a tough situation, OP. Your dogs’ happiness matters too.
17. Standing firm against unreasonable demands, OP. Your dogs deserve to enjoy their yard too.
18. Sorry you’re dealing with this, OP. It’s important to prioritize your dogs’ well-being too.
19. Entitlement towards your own things is not wrong.
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