How to Handle Neighbors Dogs

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Their dog IS a threat. Even if it isn’t, it’s got no business in my yard and I have photos of the dog in my yard.
 
I completely agree. But to them, it’s just a big ball of fur and love and would never harm a fly and will be insulted that you think you’re in danger at all.
 
A dog not a pet of yours should never be in your yard. That’s irresponsible dog ownership.

It’s a threat to your children with the aggressive barking behaviour at the back fence
 
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If you want to really worry, read the "dogs bite"blog. It’s terrifying. I would start with the police, and contact a lawyer if you can. Sometimes bar associations have a low-cost call-in line where you can get quick answers.
 
Jan I have a curly maligator. To me it’s a fluff ball of love. To anyone else it’s a threat.

Anyone owning a dog must become educated in the potential. And the threat a pit bull is, is well documented in dog attack etc.

Some dogs are weapons in untrained and irresponsible hands
 
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You could get a game camera, also known as a trail camera, that is motion-activated and would take pictures of anything (human or animal) that walks in its range. These start around $50 (US), with higher-end models of course. I think I even saw one at Walmart recently for $30 or so, although I don’t know anything about that model specifically. It’s still pictures, not videos. It would at least be a start so there could be photos if the dogs get in your yard when you’re not out there?
 
We’ll they’re probably already insulted then because I already told them that we were concerned about the safety of our children.
 
Great idea, they work really well. We have them all over the bush here, in hopes of filming the ‘extinct’ thylacine. The footage they capture day and night is great. But get two and set them up in a few directions on the fence,

Point them at the favourite dog jump spots
 
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One can obtain a scout camera from Walmart for under $50 or from any sporting goods supply store. They run on AA batteries, motion-sensor activated, and even time-stamp the images as they are recorded. These can be attached to a tree trunk or fence post with bungee cords or nylon tie-wraps. Simply remove the SD card to view the images on your own PC or laptop. I have captured all sorts of day and night photos of all manner of creatures roaming through my yard over the past several years. Squirrels, Skunk, Opossum, Deer, Rabbits, Fox, and…dogs and cats.
 
I hope we don’t see! I don’t want to see! I don’t want to have to go to court! I don’t want to kill a dog! I want these people to keep their dogs on a tether in their yard! And maybe teach them to shut up! Or move away to the country where they can chase squirrels!
 
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I don’t own a gun, so I can’t really shoot it. I also suspect that there are laws against shooting other people’s tagged pets.
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Obviously, they have to be on your property and threatening you…
 
Oh please… Nobody said that you would have to! 99% of these issues are resolved by utilizing the Police and the DogWarden.
 
I’ve personally encountered numerous dog owners who proclaim their “beast” to be friendly. Well, good for it! Get it away from me 😠 Dogs are usually friendly to their owners! Why does anyone expect them to enjoy strangers?
 
Having had to dispatch of a neighbors animal that trespassed into our yard and threatened my children, I would advise every possible measure to simply keep the dogs out.

Yes, you can have the law on your side. Yes you can get other authorities involved.
But at the end of the day, you have to live there with these neighbors.

Killing the dogs that come onto the property and threaten may be justified, but it is still going to create problems.

I am surprised that no one has suggested Rose or holly bushes. A good thick line of thorny shrubs can keep all but the most determined animals out.
 
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Killing the dogs that come onto the property and threaten may be justified, but it is still going to create problems.

I am surprised that no one has suggested Rose or holly bushes. A good thick line of thorny shrubs can keep all but the most determined animals out.
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Yes. You’re 100% correct. Rosa multiflora will crawl along the fence and create a thorny barrier. Unfortunately, this could take some time 😐
 
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Allegra said:
I think you’re missing the point. If I put a fence across the back of the yard, their dog could still jump their fence and come on to our property. Even if I put the fence around the entire yard, (which would require probably 30 panels and cost nearly 3 grand, which we don’t have) the dog can still get out of their yard and is still a threat to our children’s safety because we also use our front yard and side yards.
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Fencing your property generally involves refencing the whole edge of your land. I get what you’re saying and wouldn’t suggest fencing just 1/4 of your yard and wasn’t even suggesting that. As I said, finances are a whole other ball of wax, and render the whole thing moot.

With fencing, you’re only doing what you can do - which is keep them out of your yard. You can’t control what they do elsewhere, which is where your neighbor doing what they’re meant to do comes in.

That’s a royal you - not personally directed at you as the poster.
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Having had to dispatch of a neighbors animal that trespassed into our yard and threatened my children, I would advise every possible measure to simply keep the dogs out.

Yes, you can have the law on your side. Yes you can get other authorities involved.
But at the end of the day, you have to live there with these neighbors.

Killing the dogs that come onto the property and threaten may be justified, but it is still going to create problems.

I am surprised that no one has suggested Rose or holly bushes. A good thick line of thorny shrubs can keep all but the most determined animals out.
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All of this. Holly would help, and they actually grow pretty quickly. You can also get them at various heights at purchase. I get that finances can be an issue, but you would also be able to show that you have personally done all you can do, even with shrubbery as a barrier.
 
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If it’s on your property and threatening your family? We’ll see…
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If a dog is just in your yard and not bothering you? Yeah, shooting is a bad idea according to every deputy I’ve ever spoken with. Threatening or being aggressive is a different story. Randomly shooting a dog is never a good idea. Get in the house if you safely can and call the cops. Dogs aren’t covered by the castle doctrine.
 
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