NIGHTMARE Neighbor

[AnaClaire]

I have been having a lot of issues with a guy and his two dogs who live in my neighborhood. I usually walk Cookie in our neighborhood for some good exercise, but one day I passed this guy's house and his two dogs come RUNNING for us and one of them attacks Cookie. She "eek'd" and screamed and it was horrible. I snatched her up and kicked them away as quickly as possible. Luckily she wasn't injured, but who knows what could have happened had I not snatched her up so quickly. They are both small-medium size dogs, but OBVIOUSLY dog-aggressive. We were just walking the public road in our neighborhood minding our own business. Totally Unacceptable. So, I called animal control. I gave them the address I thought they lived at and told them what happened. They assured me they would go over there and check it out. Well just the other day I was walking her again (now I'm paranoid about these dogs and always ready to pick her up) and I see the owner outside in his yard with the evil dogs. So I immediately walked up to him carrying Cookie and questioned him about the dogs. He confirmed they belonged to him, and I told him that one of them had attacked my dog. He was just like: "oh uh huh yeah I know ok" I proceeded to let him know how pissed off I was and how I wasn't taking this lightly, I shouldn't have to HOLD my dog every time I pass his house for fear of his loose animals. He seemed to not give a darn (I didn't tell him I had already called animal control) but I made myself pretty clear about the situation. Today, I walked Cookie as usual and what do I see? Both dogs loose. Running everywhere, all around the neighborhood. Once again I had to pick her up, hold her, and walk far enough away from them to be safe. Today is the last straw, tomorrow I'm calling animal control (it's too late to call today) and demanding that something be done about this. This is totally ridiculous, I'm not risking Cookie be seriously injured because of this man's irresponsibility. And I should be able to walk my dog in my own neighborhood without fearing for her safety. Has anyone had issues like this before? I kinda feel like animal control doesn't seem on-the-ball with the situation, and the man obviously doesn't care at all. Grrrr its very frustrating!

[sqbear42]

My neighor has a "big" puppy and so far he is not aggressive, but i always see him outside with this puppy with NO leash on. So when i walk Sweet Pea (which is a struggle as she doesn't like being outside walking, she wants to be held) i'm always looking behind us to make sure no dogs are running toward us.

My neighbor speaks spanish so i have pointed to SP's leash and then at his puppy so he knows what i'm trying to tell him.

I too wish people would be more responsible with their pets!

[TeresaM]

As I see it you have one of three options available to you. 1) Carry Dog Mace and use it the next time they attack. 2) Call the police and tell them you were attacked. 3) Drive to a 'safer' neighborhood to walk Cookie there.

[luvfla]

I understand..BUT so people do NOT understand the rules....AKA Idiots!

[Britster]

My dad has had similar issues! Over in his neighborhood, basically all the dogs run loose. All of them are friendly but it's not cool having them roam all over the place, making my dad's dogs go crazy every time they're on the other side of the fence and having poop all over the neighborhood. There's a Golden Retriever, a Bulldog, a few small white poodle type dogs, a few Labs, etc. So, we deal with them running around, we don't like it but whatever, we're all animal lovers. Well, it was the last straw when a neighbor bought a brand new Lab puppy who is OUT OF CONTROL! He's "friendly" but he doesn't know his size. He's HUGE and he has no control. And they allow a PUPPY off leash. Well the other day he gave my little brother a HUGE black eye and knocked him over three times. My dad called Animal Control and reported it and they seem to keep him more contained. But whenever he gets away, they can never catch him and it takes an hour to get him under their control.

[oopsmyhalofello]

Leash laws mean something, it gives us the security to know that there is a law that should be followed that will help us avoid being attacked by a dog or one of our animals being attacked by a dog. I would absolutely be calling animal control just as you are and reporting every instance I see of them off leash. It isn't fair for you to have to avoid his street just because he isn't following the rules.

[JoshieBoy]

Yes, I know how you feel. I walked Josh today in my neighborhood. A stray dog came running out of somebody's yard trying to attack my dog. I picked Josh up, and I yelled at the dog to go away. The dog kept on following me and giving me this intense stare. I could not turn my back or run away from the dog, because I was afraid he would attack me. He followed me about six houses down the street. Then I decided to throw a bag I was carrying to pickup Josh's waste or rocks. I did not want to throw the bag or rocks at the dog, but I had to protect myself. When I repeatedly swung the bag in the air, then the dog decided to leave me alone. I could not believe the neighbor that was located right next to the yard where the dog came running out trying to attack me. They watched the whole thing without offering me any help as if they were watching a movie. How sad. I am definitely going to buy some mace. I love walking my pet. I would not want to be scared to walk my dog, because of some irresponsible owners.

[littlelady]

The only other thing you have to worry about now is if people like that put poison or things not good for dogs in your yard. There are too many nuts out there that get off on hurting others or creating mischief to others. They don't care if they cause you harm or discern. YOu wonder what ever happened to the golden rule or the meaning behind it.

[danyellm]

I would find another route to walk for your pups safety,I can't believe how irresponsible this guy is , some people should not own dogs.

[Symph2001]

We had a woman move in with her less than desirable boyfriend last year. He has a great dane sized pit bull. the thing is freakin huge and runs everywhere without a leash. I can no longer walk my dog and people coming and going from our home fear attack.

We found out that they're moving out this weekend supposedly. Dear God I hope so cause Animal Control has been worthless. Her cats run wild and crap in the kid's sandboxes. The dog is scaring us today. I have his drunk butt yelling over the fence for my kids to shut up in some rather unflattering language and I know they blame us cause they're having to move...... It isn't us. She broke the lease by having the dog and the boyfriend there. I've had to keep a close eye on Amelia cause I'm scared they'll retaliate against HER.

SOOO I feel you're frustration.

[weeloves06]

It is an aweful thing to have to worry about our yorkies, but it goes with our territory. Some dog owners will never change, so we have to change our ways of protecting these sweet little dogs. They are god's gifts only us know that and I intend to protect mine forever.

[roxies_mom]

If you have a leash law in your town you might get better results calling the police rather then animal controll. Plus each time that persons dogs are caught loose by the police they will be fined. Not sure how many times they will hand out tickets before they probably remove the animals from the home. The town I live in is pretty strict on this. About the only time you see a dog on the loose is when it's gotten out of it's fence or broken it's chain. It doesn't even matter what the circumstance is if they catch your dog running free you get a ticket. Have you tried your local police?

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by TeresaM

As I see it you have one of three options available to you. 1) Carry Dog Mace and use it the next time they attack. 2) Call the police and tell them you were attacked. 3) Drive to a 'safer' neighborhood to walk Cookie there.

Where can you buy dog mace? Does Petsmart carry it?

[sugarmamma]

I vote for dog mace or one of those high pitched dog whistles (but your baby wouldn't like that noise either...)

[Gennies]

Originally Posted by TeresaM

As I see it you have one of three options available to you. 1) Carry Dog Mace and use it the next time they attack. 2) Call the police and tell them you were attacked. 3) Drive to a 'safer' neighborhood to walk Cookie there.

PLEASE, don't lie and say that YOU were attacked. From making such statements this could possible bring the end of theses dogs lives.

I assume you just want their owner to be a responsible dog owner and leash his dogs when they are outside. Please, don't fault the dogs for the owner's ignorance and lack of training.

If your animal control is run under your local police department call the pd and complain to the Chief / Sheriff that animal control isn't enforcing the leash law (if you have a leash law that is). If not the pd then try your city manager or your county administrator.

In the mean time, I would carry the dog mace too.