(photo by E. Herd)
This is one of the many dog decoys that litter the lawns of some buildings in Hackensack, New Jersey that I pass on the bus ride home. I think it sends a mixed message. First of all, I didn’t know dogs could read (sign says, “NO!”). Second of all, since the doggie decoy is squatting to poop, wouldn’t a real dog mimic his fake brethren’s behavior? It only makes sense. And another thing, isn’t positive reinforcement more effective? I suppose the sign is intended for the owners, but don’t they already know their dogs aren’t supposed to unload on neighboring lawns?
What do you think? Any bad signage in your neck of the woods?
Suburban Hobo 
I don’t have any, but I agree with you, a dog would mimic his fake friend.
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I think so.
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LOL
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It helps to see the sign through a dog’s eyes. For instance, my dog Scooter reads quite well and understands that NO! means NO!. But obviously, the NO! belongs to the doggie decoy, which means the bush would belong to Scooter.
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Scooter is quite intelligent! Oh, yes, thank you for helping me decipher this enigma.
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As ridiculous as this dog pooping sign may be – I still want one!
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Ha ha.
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