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Sadly, your neighbor is right. There really isnt any other way to get rid of the mushrooms other than getting rid of that root. Just wait, they won't stick around forever. I don't know why you want to get rid of them though, mushrooms are awesome.

I really don't understand why you want to get rid of them. I mean, what's the problem? They're not hurting the tree and they are a part of our natural ecosystem. They only appear after a rain and last a relatively short time and then go back to their lives underground. Live and let live. Geesh!

I agree with the previous comments. What's the deal with being uptight about nature doing it's thing? Let it go!!
Have you read "The Omnivores Dilemma". In it is some excellent practical info about all the invisible amazingness that the fungi kingdom contributes to our ecosystem.

I also find it ironic that the post below this one shows fake mushrooms inside as being cutting edge and fun, but outside people hate them....

(it is only the post below if you look at the main page)

Contact an arborist to assess your tree. If you have rotten roots, the tree could fall and damage any nearby property. They (arborists) also have chemicals (don't know if it's any better for the dog) that will prevent the fruiting bodies (mushrooms) from appearing.

I don't have a suggestion really, except that mushroom clusters have always given me a sickening feeling - where your tongue feels thick and you have the creepy crawlies going up and down your back. Everytime I see a bunch of mushrooms, I kick the living crap out of them. Mash them until the vomitous feeling subsides. Maybe you should, too.

Not every mushroom at the foot of an oak means problems with the roots, in fact most of them are highly priced for the culinary or medicine cualites (please, don't go eaten them if you make the difference between the goods from poisons one...you could get a Field Guide for Mushrooms...

What's wrong with 'rooms??

this is one of those posts that makes me really question the integrity of this site.

someone will go so far as to write a post aghast in regards to living mushrooms taking up residence in their garden...then undoubtedly, if you wait all of five minutes, the next post will say something as absurd as

"WE just love this new ceramic mushroom bowl, WE think it would be perfect on our landing strip, great for holding keys, oh...and it's green and made locally by a one armed ceramicist from recylced dog poop in williamsburg, so you are also increasing your karma by picking one up for you and a loved one. WE love the red one!"

so annoying.

"Leave Brittany (and the mushrooms) alone!!!!"

Bizarre - the mushrooms are part of the ecosystem. They are also beautiful. What on earth is the problem?

I used to find portobella mushrooms growing along the highway in Chicago where I walked my dog.

I couldn't figure out how they got there until I realized that the trucks coming from the produce terminal would use that exit. Enough spores must have come off of the truckloads to take root! I never tried eating one. I'd be scared to eat anything that came out of that soil.