I second that opinion.

I took my dog for a run last night and had a similar encounter. However it wasn't my Yorkies that were with me, it was my 110lb Rottweiler. I had a medium sized black dog run out of it's yard and charge my dog, this irritates me just as much as if I'd had one of the little ones with me. The owner looked at me like I had an alligator on the leash, and he is far less aggressive than either of my Yorkies! Please tell me how I am in the wrong? I wasn't worried about an altercation, because I can control my dog, but God forbid one of the babies were with me. They would have come un-glued!

I try not to start wars with my neighbors, or at the very least I try not to let them know how angry I am with them. I simply report them to our HOA or call the city and file a complaint. The last thing I want is someone who can see my comings and goings and act out while I'm not at home.

Thanks everybody so much for your responses! I hadn't really thought about calling the Police, but if (and when; I'm sure) I see the loose dogs again, I will definitely call the PD instead of Animal Control. I looked up Louisiana's leash laws and it stated the following: "State Laws Prohibiting Dogs Running at Large" Does that mean all dogs must be leashed? Does anyone know? Either way, I don't think the Police will argue when I tell them one of the dogs literally attacked mine, AND the fact that I've already tried to speak to the owner and reason with him. I have been taking Cookie to a public park that is pet-friendly. I like the park, but its about a 20 minute drive and when we got home Cookie was covered in picker-balls from the grass :rolleyes: But the park is very safe and everyone THERE is fully complying with leash courtesy. But car rides stress Cookie out so much that I just think it would be better to walk her in the neighborhood instead. I am going to walk Cookie tomorrow in the neighborhood and see if those dogs are loose. I'm going to bring my cellphone JIC they are and call the local police immediately! Where could I buy some of this doggie mace? I'll let everyone know what the Police say! :thumbup:

Well I think not only should all dogs be on a leash but on a shorter leash when in public. The other day my husband and I were walking Ivy & Max downtown when we came up on a pit bull. They were less then nice looking people and they had it on a leash but a long leash so their was no way I could go by without that dog being able to get to us. So we had to go on the other side of the street to get by and that is when they started laughing at us:mad: Hubby said to me let that dog come near ether one of our dogs and we will see who is laughing then. So what is the point on being on a leash when it can go 6 foot or more???

I'm not sure if Petsmart carries it, it may be called Animal Repelent, so you can check. If you Goggle Dog Mace you'll find many sites that you can order from.

Also, you may want to check and be clear on the law in your area. Pepper Spray is legal in all 50 states, however a number of cities and states have restrictions on sizes, strengths, etc.. If you have a question, it is wise to check with your local city or state attorneys office.

Your going to have to call Animal Control the minute you see them loose so they can catch the situation as it evolves. Horrible that the owner is so ignorant and doesn't seem to give two rats patootes that his dogs can get hurt or hurt someone.

Actually, that wasn't good advice that I gave. It is a crime to file a false report and you would end up being the one in trouble then. I apologize for that statement. It was made in a moment of frustration and not thoroughly thought through.

However, the attacking dog's life is the very least of my concerns. Have you ever been attacked by a dog? Have you ever had your dog, any other animal with you or anyone else with you attacked, viciously mauled and ripped apart by a dog? I have. It was horrible. I will never be without protection again, nor will I hesitate to use anything at my disposal to fully & completely protect myself, my pets or my friends. Yes, it is sad that so very many dogs aren't properly socialized, trained and monitored. But are you truly suggesting that I allow another dog to threaten, grievously injury or kill just because that vicious dog has ignorant owners? I'm sorry but that is not going to happen. I love all animals and I have a high respect for life and feel great empathy for all regardless of their situation in life. But I am charged with the care, health and safety of those put in my life and anything - person or animal - who steps outside of civilized boundaries and threatens me or mine will have to except whatever consequences come from their actions.

I hesitated to post a reply, and in fact have taken several days to think it over. I don't want to cause a fight or any hard feelings. I appreciate that you seem to have a different perspective. I hope you've never been attacked and I pray you never are. But if you ever do find yourself in that most awful of situations I pray even harder that you will have a way to defend yourself and not have to rely on the attacking dogs ignorant owners to save you.

I saw the dog mace at Petsmart yesterday. Also if your worried about these dogs running at large and attacking your babies, maybe you should take a trial walk on your own without your dogs just to see. It would be better to not take the chance of being attacked and having some bad consequences. I'm not sure how far away these dogs are but if you walk it first and all is clear then go back and get your dogs. I hope you get it resolved. It's really not fair that you should have to fear your dogs safety in your own neighborhood!

We ended up calling the cops on our neighbor after his dog came running around our van and chased my mother who was walking my dog into the house. She said he wasn't stopping. Cops went by and we haven't seen the dog since of course it helped our case a lot to have the dog some down the street to meet them when they pulled up.


Good luck with your neighbor........

Any dog can be trained and controlled , its the ignorant owners that should be punished not the dogs

I would be afraid he would be spiteful and get back at you or your dog for turning him in. Be careful! I wouldn't go near them.