For Those Who Think a Fence Is Safe.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by MyGirlSasha

Did you ask them about taking care if the fence problem? Raising it on there side? It's their responsibility; they should be paying for it and fixing it, not you. Maybe they'd be willing to work with you without needing to report it.

This would be a wonderful thing! But I would guess, if a neighbor comes to you and TELLS you his dogs are animal aggressive, and he already KNOWS they can jump the fence and get to your little dogs, and yet has not already done something to rectify the problem on his own, I doubt he is concerned enough about this to pay for something he apparently considers YOUR problem. When it becomes HIS problem, then perhaps he will give it some thought.

[kjc]

Praying you can stay safe and keep your pups safe.

[kjc]

And please don't assume that you, yourself are safe bc the dog is only 'dog aggressive'. Having a small dog in your arms can also make you a target. Living here with a similar situation....

[Maximo]

I am sorry you are in this situation that you can't even enjoy your own backyard safely. Hoping you can resolve things with your neighbor. They have a responsibility to keep their dog in their yard, especially one that they know is dog aggressive.

[jeane]

I would file a complaint with animal control and if you can take a picture if they get back into your yard// people need to take responsibility for there pets

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Thank you all for the suggestions going to call the city hall Monday and check on fence ordinances. No it is a standard height not 6ft.

"Standard" in my area is 6ft unless its blocking a driving view from a road then it needs to be set back 4 ft. A 6ft will help alot but you still need to be cautious. I would check with your city. In our back yards we can go 8ft. Sometimes what ppl build isn't a requirement and you can go higher. Sometimes certain things need a permit just to makesure you do it right

[kjc]

You'll want to check your local building code too as many cities and towns have limits on the height of fences. Mine is 48 inches, haha. You may need a special permit to go higher.

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by kjc

You'll want to check your local building code too as many cities and towns have limits on the height of fences. Mine is 48 inches, haha. You may need a special permit to go higher.

Yeah but if allowed and no view restrictions in my are a permit is only $200. That alone can save one vet bill or your dogs life. A 6ft is alot better then a 4ft fence. Most dogs don't go over a 6ft fence. A Coyote will but they are agile hunters. Permits mean it needs to be inspected to make sure your doing it right. To protect ppl and future property owners from shabby work. Be surprise how some ppl can't build anything right. Even Contractors. So many high decks fall of the building with ppl on them ect.. You don't want your fence to fall in a wind storm either.

[Amazing Yorkies]

How scary! I had sold a puppy to a lady, and one day she called me so hysterical I couldn't understand her. Once she could talk, I found out she had been sitting in her yard with her puppy running and playing in her fenced in yard, when a Coyote jumped the fence, grabbed her puppy and jumped the fence out and run off. By time she got out the gate, ran after them it was gone.. and so was her puppy!
I'm so sorry that you have to put up with irresponsible neighbors, and the fear for you babies!

[ironmike86]

Yeah Coyote's are hunters.Small Dog cats always disappear in my area. Moki is under constant supervision. But they will take them outta your hand. So if you are in a Coyote area better have something. I've seen them 50ft from me. I live in Town but theres a Forest and a river nearby

[sandy simpson]

I would put up barbed wire or electric fence or spikes on fence and try not to disturb the people. You do not need to live in fear. Sorry you have to build a fortress for some selfish people. They should build it. Keep the peace if possible but guard your dogs.

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

I would put up barbed wire or electric fence or spikes on fence and try not to disturb the people. You do not need to live in fear. Sorry you have to build a fortress for some selfish people. They should build it. Keep the peace if possible but guard your dogs.

Yeah but some places you can go to jail putting that up in your area.

[SWHouston]

I understand the need for Animal Control under these circumstances, but, please realize this is an issue of Trespassing as well. It is the Dog's Owner's responsibility to control the animals activities, and the intrusion onto your property, the threat that represents to you and your property (dogs) is a Criminal Act. Photographic evidence of this (as has been recommended) will be very helpful in getting this issue resolved.

[nanahas3]

Not sure whether to feel better or worse . DH talked to the neighbor today about his dog, afterwards we looked to see if it was out before taking ours out and we see the poor thing with a chain hooked to a sack on the end of it and attached to its collar. Not sure what is in it but I guess it is to prevent it from jumping over the fence. I am just not sure what to do or say anymore. I don't want the animal mistreated but I don't want mine in danger either. We are going to go check with the city on Monday about the fence ordinances and even we have to pay for it see what we can do.

[JasmineNoelle]

We are putting in 8 outside security cameras this weekend. We have three stands of barbed wire at the top of our chain link fence for dogs, but a few weeks ago some one used wire cutters on our fence to try to steal my babies. Stray dogs, neighbors dogs, coyotes, hawks and thief s! Man, it is shouldn't be this difficult trying to keep our babies safe in our own back yards!!! OP I truly feel for you........you, your husband and furbabies are in my prayers.