How to Handle Neighbors Dogs

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Allegra said:
You seem pretty adament that I need to speak more to the neighbor, but you have no better idea than I do as to what I should say. I already told them I don’t want their dog in my yard and that I consider the fact that the dog got in a safety issue for my children. What more do you think I should be saying?

Do you think I should demand that they exchange the dogs for poodles?
Do you think I should threaten to shoot the dogs?
Do you think I should ask nicely for them to be tethered?
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No, you need to politely tell them that this is a problem and give them a chance to address it. That’s what you do. And you tell them if they don’t and the dogs scale the fence again, you’re calling animal control and you’ll let the law handle it.

I really thought that was a foregone conclusion.
 
It gets both too hot and too cold where I live to leave a dog in the yard all day.
 
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They are at work and the dog stops barking when they come home.
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That poor dog is bored. Separation anxiety and boredom.

There are really cheap meds that deal with that. (As in about eight bucks for a month’s worth - been there, done that.) And leaving on a television can help (you can laugh, but it can work wonders).
 
With the addition of installing the rollers and maybe a trail camera when I can afford one, that’s more or less what I’ve done/plan to do. That particular poster feels I need to “talk to” the neighbor first. I’ve already told them I’m concerned about my kids safety now that their dog can get in my yard. I don’t know what else I’m supposed to say.
 
I’d wake up on a rainy day and smile because I knew the dog would be in his dog house and not bark lol.
 
“I really need you to address the problem, because if it happens again, I will call animal control.”

And then you stick to your word and do it, but only when it is an issue. Totally fair.
 
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My parents always leave the TV on when they go on vacation. I think it’s so the dogs aren’t as likely to be disturbed by noises like distant fireworks and people driving down the road.
 
It actually does work for boredom.

It’s hilarious when I walk in the house and my own dog is relaxing on the couch watching soap operas. 🤣🤣
 
‘And leaving on a television can help (you can laugh, but it can work wonders).’

I’m not sure I understand. The dog is not allowed in the house.
 
I didn’t tell them I’m going to call the cops on them because I thought that would make them angry or defensive and they’d be less likely to do anything.
 
Allegra,I am sorry to hear about your trouble with the dogs.
Perhaps you have already looked into this one ,the Specific Beed Restriction in your area. Just in case,I found this to begin with.

 
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Allegra said:
I didn’t tell them I’m going to call the cops on them because I thought that would make them angry or defensive and they’d be less likely to do anything.
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Saying, “If it’s a continued problem I’ll have to call animal control” is a promise, not a threat. Just saying “your dog climbed my fence” has no force behind it. You can say the former very politely and very non-confrontational.

At this point, as you’ve already spoken to the neighbor, you can either just do it when it happens again, or give them one last chance with the warning tagged onto it. That would be your call. Both are reasonable.
 
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Whether its a promise or a threat has no barring on how it’s perceived and whether it will encourage or discourage cooperation. I would prefer to not have to call the police because I would prefer to never see any of their dogs in my yard again.
 
I think you’ve reached a point where none of our suggestions will be what you’re looking for. This thread is dwindling to its natural end.

Good luck with your decision.
 
Like I said upthread, issues with dogs tend to be dealt with by the police in my area. The Animal Control office even has on their phone message that if you are calling about a stray dog to call the local police. They deal mostly with wildlife. They didn’t even have any help for me when we had a feral cat infestation. They offered to rent me some traps as long as I didn’t bring the cats to them if I caught any.
 
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