How to Handle Neighbors Dogs

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Is it possible they build a perimeter within their lot higher than what is permitted for a fence? A safe one?
If their worst case scenario is that you will shoot the dog( got it you have no weapon and you do not want to do that but eventually,…),what would you do in their shoes to solve the problem?
What do you want them to do( aside from " leaving" that is…)concretely?
 
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I want to install those rollers and I want their dogs on tethers when they are left in the yard unsupervised.
 
I think they should put those rollers around the perimeter of their dog run.
 
All right.
See,that is what you want to see happen.
Keep exploring options. Inform yourself .
They have a problem too.
Sit down and talk
You can always recur to a community Mediator.
In good faith on good terms.
 
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A big challenge here is that a lot of pet owners don’t know how to correctly care for their pet and there is a wide spectrum of what is okay before it becomes neglectful (then reporting is a lot straight forward). Having a conversation is difficult because no one wants to hear that their pets are anything but perfect and or that their approach to keeping their pet is potentially neglectful. This makes talking to them almost impossible.

Also, the OP wants them tethered when unsupervised but that is harmful to dogs and could make the problem worse safety-wise. I watched a sweet black lab become more aggressive over time and I had to tell friends who came over with their kids to stay away from the dog because he was unpredictable. He’s be wagging his tail one minute and growling the next. When dogs are tethered or chained up they are vulnerable and this is what breeds the aggression.

A mediator might be the way to go.
 
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And move quickly,Allegra…
Perhaps they can guide you to community mediators at the local Courthouse.
All the best!
 
Haven’t read all the replies. But it sounds like your neighbors aren’t going guarantee their containment without a lot of bad blood. May I suggest dealing with dogs more directly? How about getting the dogs to view you in a more positive light? Associate you with good things.

My previous neighbor had a pit as well that was displayed aggressiveness towards me. But before long we were half friendly.
  1. Buy a bag of dog treats. Tiny training treats. Do not use people food.
  2. when the dog is in the yard but that family isn’t, hold up a treat. Toss it to him. From a distance.
  3. repeat 2 a few times then call it a day.
  4. toss 1 treat. Hold up another and wait for him to stop being aggressive. Excited is ok. Do this and get closer to the fence over time. (Do not touch the fence)
I did this and it worked for me. Just remember that the trust you build only applies to you. After you 2 are friendly use parental judgement regarding your kids.

EDIT: repeat step 4 at least once a week forever as maintenance.

Note: unless they trained him otherwise, stay 2+ feet from your neighbor whenever the dog sees you two. Some pits are protective of their people.
 
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Read the thread. None of the dogs has bitten anyone. Animal cruelty is only going to make the problem worse.
 
I’ve never heard of community mediators before. If the neighbors are unwilling to help based on my concern for the safety of my children, what would make them feel obligated to listen to or even attend a session with a mediator?
 
This might be worth a try AFTER the rollers are up, and of course, assuming the neighbors are okay with me giving their dogs treats.
 
This or something like this might be an option. Not making the dog or the neighbors adversari safer. Maybe the neighbors will be more invested in keeping the OP’s child(ren) safe. Maybe not. Maybe it will appear so but after one nip the child did something to provoke it.

BTW giving animals treats that you aren’t sure are okay for them isn’t a good idea. Also, be prepared to keep up what ever you decide to do. Dogs can train us as much as we train them.
 
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Dogs on tethers is kind of cruel. A dog run is the best option.

A tethered dog will still bark, maintain its aggressive stance, and if it breaks off, will chase after whatever prey is revving it up.

You also have to instil in your kids not to climb the fence and not to tease the dogs.
 
That’s being flagged. What a disgusting cruel and uncatholic thing to say.
 
It’s not a good idea to suggest feeding someone else’s dogs.

A few reasons include having no idea of health or dietary requirements,

Not having the owners permission

And the potential for a dog then to snap up a bait.

Please never feed or give treats to anyone else’s animal.
 
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