What to do?

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BigJohn

Discussion Starter · Sep 26, 2006

Just a while ago I was playing with my two year old son when I heard Nadia barking outside. Not just a hellow to the neighbors, but a I'm going to rip your head off bark. I went to check on her. It seems the dobie that moved in across the street was in our yard standing just out of reach of nadia's tie-off. Now he wasn't showing signs of aggression, but he took a very dominant stance. This hasn't been our first dealings with this dog. I had to chase him away from our cat a couple weeks ago. Nadia is not dog aggressive. I walk her down the street and she pays no mind to other dogs. She will on the other hand protect Her family and home. Now that I have set the scene my question is what do you think is the best way to deal with this? Our neighbor was siting in his yard until I came out the door with a pissed off look on my face, then he jumped up like he was trying to catch his dog.

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TracyJo

· #2 · Sep 26, 2006

If it's possible, fence your yard. If not, explain to your neighbor the concept of leash laws.
How often is Nadia left on her tie-out? I am in a situation where I can't fence my yard and have tie-outs but rarely ever keep the dogs on them and when I do, I am ALWAYS outside with them.

Leslie

· #3 · Sep 26, 2006

We have leash laws where I live. Your dog really can't be running loose in the streets.

I would start by having a friendly chat with your neighbor.

I am not a fan using tie offs. I personally would not have a dog without a fenced yard. Is fencing your yard an option?

Leslie

BigJohn

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 26, 2006

Nadia is on a cable run up to an hour a day. the rest of the time she is a house dog. the run is about 20 feet from the front door and we leave it open so we can see her.

BigJohn

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 26, 2006

I can't fence the yard right now. I have been planing to do that. Just can't do it now.

Hero's Mom

· #6 · Sep 26, 2006

Have you talked to them about this matter? And if so what did they said? What are they going to about it? Are they new neighbors or old?

Where we used to live our neighbor had 2 Rotties Loved them both but they would rome our yard and of course Hero didn't like them at all. We asked him nicely about keeping his dogs in his on yard. And his response was well they need to get excerise. About the 5 time I had it and called the animal control officer. He was fined for not having tags and other things.

If this keeps up and the last resort call the animal control officer. I hated to do it but if you have animals keep them in a fenced in yard!!!!!!!

BigJohn

Discussion Starter · #7 · Sep 26, 2006

They are new neighbors. The old ones had a lab that had a don't come in my yard and I won't go in yours attitude. I have not had a chance to talk to them yet.

Hero's Mom

· #8 · Sep 26, 2006

I would talk with them first

and tell them what the pet law is in your state or area. And see if you can come to an agreement if not then call ACO.

BigJohn said:
They are new neighbors. The old ones had a lab that had a don't come in my yard and I won't go in yours attitude. I have not had a chance to talk to them yet.

Murreydobe

· #9 · Sep 26, 2006

Hero's Mom said:
If this keeps up and the last resort call the animal control officer. I hated to do it but if you have animals keep them in a fenced in yard!!!!!!!

I'd try to talk to the neighbors first..but if that didn't work, I'd have NO hesitation about getting Animal Control involved. I keep my dogs in their own yard, and expect everyone else to do the same..I have zero tolerance about stray dogs. I've even been known to deliver them to the shelter myself if they were on my property and I could catch them.

Generally there's a sliding scale for the penalties when someone gets nailed for the leash law, the fine increases with each incident. Many times it gets to the point where the irresponsible owner decides not to pick the dog up once the fines get high enough-and that's A-OK with me, anyone who has a serial stray has no business with a dog anyway.

Hero's Mom

· #10 · Sep 26, 2006

I Totally Agree!!!

I hope everything works out before it comes to this.

Murreydobe said:
I'd try to talk to the neighbors first..but if that didn't work, I'd have NO hesitation about getting Animal Control involved. I keep my dogs in their own yard, and expect everyone else to do the same..I have zero tolerance about stray dogs. I've even been known to deliver them to the shelter myself if they were on my property and I could catch them.

Generally there's a sliding scale for the penalties when someone gets nailed for the leash law, the fine increases with each incident. Many times it gets to the point where the irresponsible owner decides not to pick the dog up once the fines get high enough-and that's A-OK with me, anyone who has a serial stray has no business with a dog anyway.

Murreydobe

· #11 · Sep 26, 2006

Hero's Mom said:
I hope everything works out before it comes to this.

Oh yeah, it's always better if you can work things out and keep relations friendly with your neighbors.

But from what I've seen over the years, the people most likely to actually DO anything about their stray dogs are the ones who fall all over themselves apologizing if their dog gets out, and who actually try to get their dog home BEFORE you have to come out and say/do anything. The fact the owner of the stray dog was sitting there letting it happen speaks volumes...

waiting

· #12 · Sep 26, 2006

Murreydobe said:
I'd try to talk to the neighbors first..but if that didn't work, I'd have NO hesitation about getting Animal Control involved. I keep my dogs in their own yard, and expect everyone else to do the same..I have zero tolerance about stray dogs. I've even been known to deliver them to the shelter myself if they were on my property and I could catch them.

Generally there's a sliding scale for the penalties when someone gets nailed for the leash law, the fine increases with each incident. Many times it gets to the point where the irresponsible owner decides not to pick the dog up once the fines get high enough-and that's A-OK with me, anyone who has a serial stray has no business with a dog anyway.

I would talk to them first, you could even bring up the safety of their dog running loose and possibly being hit by a car etc. They are neighbours and it would be great if all would respect one another. I personally wouldn't go for the guns first hop, remember they bought the house and they plan on staying, try nicey nice first. Yet if they continue just once with the nonsese and have no respect back to you and your family in reference to your property, family and dogs well being , then I would do exactly what Murrey dobe says. I am not saying that is what you should do, that is what I do.

frznbuns

· #13 · Sep 26, 2006

Totally agree..Talk friendly first.. then if needed call animal control.. Good luck and keep us posted.. better safe that sorry.. Would hate to see the other dog come to close and trouble start.

LapDog

· #14 · Sep 26, 2006

yeah talk friendly about the situation and tell him about the forum since they have a dobe right?

life is so much easier with a fence

Kratty

· #15 · Sep 26, 2006

Agreeing with everybody, talking with them first is a good step. Having a loose dog on your property is not very neighborly.

JavasMom

· #16 · Sep 26, 2006

Have to agree 100% w/ Mureydobe's posting.

Having one dog tied and another loose dog 'invading' its space is never a good situation. The dog who's tied feels threatened and things can escalate quickly. Obviously this neighbor is an irresponsible ass. That being said, perhaps you might suggest that he fence in his yard because he is putting his dog in harm's way by allowing it to run unleashed. Or drop off a letter (keeping a copy for your records) stating the same. No accusations, just making a neighborly suggestion, because wouldn't it be horrible if his pet were hit by a car? You might also 'inform' him that the town has strict leash laws, and 'warn' him that some of your neighbors have been know to call Animal Control when they see a stray. This way, you've gotten your point across w/o putting him on the defense. Sometimes it's all in the delivery - and if he still doesn't get it, have AC on speed-dial!

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Dobesanddragons

· #17 · Sep 26, 2006

Talking to the neighbors is a good idea. But I have had cases also where this didn't work and agree with murreydobe 100% too.
I suggest looking for some way to make a cheap fence until you can put up a real one for your dogs safety and peace of mind
You can go to fencing stores and buy old wood and posts and make a decent fenced in area out of those, you can rent a nail gun and hole digger for pretty cheap, or else do it by hand. You can go to feed stores and ask about old fencing as well. Or look in the classifieds for old chainlink or whatever. There are all sorts of ways to make a sturdy fence that doesn't have to cost you a ton of money.

Dobesanddragons

· #18 · Sep 26, 2006

When using the word "old" fencing, I mean used fencing. Some used fencing is still in excellent condition, just takes a bit more work finding it, but it isn't that hard.

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