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I like the superglue idea!!!  Best one yet.....of course after the logical, adult way of communicating in a positive and productive manner, of course.
 
 
But Ron, you may be onto something with the axel grease....hmmmm......what would happen if you mixed the axel grease with the super glue, would you get a kid that slid half-way down the fence and then got stuck?[]

Love all your good ideas. [sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif][sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]

ORIGINAL: loveukaykay
how about super glue?

Superglue won't work on something as porous as a fence. Now if it were a toilet seat....

Actually, poop and axle grease are both satisfying, but you know, grape jam would really stain clothes, too! And the birds could eat it off the fence eventually. Well, the birds and the ants, I suppose.

Have you talked to them yet, Kelly?

I would definately try the cheesecake and a talk, maybe invite them over to meet the dogs too in the proper way, explaining to them that you would prefer them not to have any contact with the dogs when you are not home. This at least lets the dogs get to know them and recognize that you don't see these kids or this woman as a threat.
 
If these things don't work, you can always extend your wooden fence a little taller by attaching lattice on top of it. Another thing that may help is if you plant some bushes along your side of the fence that will keep the dogs a certain distance away from the fence.
 
I know it sucks and she should be the more responsible one, but the fact is, we can't always count on people to do that so we usually end up being the one taking the extra steps, especially with the breeds of dogs you have.

The fence is too porous for super glue, thats true...
how about nail some saran wrap and then put the glue over that [sm=proud.gif]

Ok, so we take some seran wrap and nail it to the fence (with short nails so that it doesn't go out the other side, we don't want to hurt anyone) and then take some superglue and axel grease and smear it on the seran wrap for a delayed glueing effect.  But of course we have to remember to put the grape jelly on the top 1/4 of the seran wrap and the fence so that we get a good staining effect on the t-shirt and a nice little bit of gooey stuff that ants and bugs like.  (Ants and bugs are to suppliment the diet of the birds that we will attrack in the next part.)  Then how about a nice peanut butter/bird seed concoction on the boards next to and around the seran wrap to attract a bunch of nice little birdies, who will provide a pretty scene to watch while they eat the seed and bugs and use the above mentioned delay glued individual as a bird perch for the yard.
 
I think that some nice cold beverages are going to be in order to sit and properly enjoy Kelly's new-found yard ornament, anyone with me?  That is of course Kelly (Sooner) is willing to have us all over for a BBQ to enjoy this with her.

[sm=rofl.gif] [sm=rofl.gif] Of course, everyone can come, this is starting to sound like a lot of work, I may need the help. [sm=rofl.gif] [sm=rofl.gif]
 
Haven't talked to them yet, it's supposed to be nice this weekend, I imagine that I'll be able to catch them outside and invite them over to meet the dogs on leash in the front yard. We'll see where it goes from there.

Alright, I'll weigh in; I would first try the reasonable route, bringing a coffee cake over and explaining that you would prefer they not lean over the fence. I would also consider perhaps buying some climbing roses and training them up the fence; it may take a season or two to get them tall enough, but they will look nice from your angle, and the thorns will discourage fence hanging.

If all attempts to be reasonable fail, you need to play hardball. The next time you see the mother and kids hanging over the fence, take pictures. All home daycares are supposed to be licensed. Find out which agency licenses home daycares in your state and make a call. She may not even be licensed, in which case she is in trouble. As far as I am concerned ,this woman is a nutcase and an unfit caregiver, and putting these children at risk. She is also teaching them things that could get them bitten by dogs in the future.

You could also make copies of a picture of her hanging over the fence with the kids, type up a small explanation of your concerns, and hand it out to parents as they drop off kids in the morning.

If I got wind that my child's caregiver was doing that, it would end THAT DAY.

A doggie pinata.
 

Excellent post, BellaRose. I'm hoping the next talk does the trick, though.