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Patti · 05-07-2006, 07:25 AM

I would try the small fencing but that won't stop her big dog from getting in your yard. I would try one more time to discuss a solution that works for both of you explaining what happened last night, and tell her if you can't work out an agreeable solution you have no alternative but to take the trees down in order to protect your dog.

chele · 05-07-2006, 09:52 AM

one other thing you can do is tell your neighbor to keep her big dog out of your yard and see if she still thinks the trees are that important when she cant' find a suitable way to do it either

or maybe you could get lattice for the area. if you put a strip at the top of the fence you already have and then put lattice panels around the trees maybe like someone else said just push the tree forward and it could still grow around the lattice. maybe one tree in front and one behind putting the strip at the top would make it look like it was supposed to be there

gizmo2005 · 05-07-2006, 10:03 AM

I think the trees looked very ugly between those fences. I've never seen anything like that before. It just doesn't look right. Yes you should get rid of the trees.

Kirby's Dad · 05-07-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by susansmom

Maybe you can build a little jog of fence coming out into your yard around the tree and connecting to the existing fence. It shouldn't bother the neighbor. What a silly way to do a fence in the first place. Sort of defeats the purpose of fence for most people. What if you had a small child and her big lab kept breaking through the trees? Something would have to be done.

This is what I would do too. It wouldn't be hard to build a short fence (2-3 feet high maybe) 'around' the trees on your side of the fence, that wouldn't detract from their side of the fence.

And I would just (as nicely as possible) explain what happened and that your concerned about your dog getting out, if they can't understand that then that's their problem, as pet owners themselves I'm sure they will understand.

I don't know if you own or rent, if you rent you may want to clear it with the landolord first then they won't have anything to say about it. if you own, then I would imagine that you can do anything you want to your side of the fence.

BabyFidgette · 05-07-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirby's Dad

This is what I would do too. It wouldn't be hard to build a short fence (2-3 feet high maybe) 'around' the trees on your side of the fence, that wouldn't detract from their side of the fence.

And I would just (as nicely as possible) explain what happened and that your concerned about your dog getting out, if they can't understand that then that's their problem, as pet owners themselves I'm sure they will understand.

I don't know if you own or rent, if you rent you may want to clear it with the landolord first then they won't have anything to say about it. if you own, then I would imagine that you can do anything you want to your side of the fence.

No, we own half the land. My mom has wooden lattice, so I'm going to see if that works.

chele · 05-07-2006, 11:22 AM

lol I still think the trees won't be as important if she has to find a way to keep her dog in her yard. but my husband says I can be spiteful and tricky.

BabyFidgette · 05-07-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chele

lol I still think the trees won't be as important if she has to find a way to keep her dog in her yard. but my husband says I can be spiteful and tricky.

So can I! hahaha (Dracula laugh).

StewiesMom · 05-07-2006, 12:47 PM

Leave the tree and put an ex-pen type fence on your side connecting the two wooden fences.

yorkshirecrazy · 05-07-2006, 12:53 PM

Tell them that you are going to put the fence up and they will just have to move there trees. Can they be moved? If so, offer to move them for them and pay for the fence urself. What do u think?

romeos mommy · 05-07-2006, 01:09 PM

be careful removing trees. my dad lives in runnemede nj and you need permission from the township to cut down trees or even move them. he removed some dead dangerous trees from his property and had to replace each one and hire some tree specialist to oversee the project. i would go around the trees with a plastic fence or lattice. you could even plant ivy at the botton if you think it looks bad. i used the plastic fence to block off the back of my garage. romeo was sneaking back there and tormenting neighbor dogs. i worry an unneutered lab could really hurt your baby figette. even just playing with her. even worse if she gets out she could get lost or hit by a car. yorkies like adventure. they luv to sneak out and explore. be careful sweetie.

BabyFidgette · 05-07-2006, 01:52 PM

Thanks again for everyone's help. I went outside and talked to the husband today (the woman was on the phone). I told him my situation and he said, "whatever you have to do!" Woo hoo!!! See, I've always gotten along better with males!! I usually butt heads with females.

xBUTTERCUPx · 05-07-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Thanks again for everyone's help. I went outside and talked to the husband today (the woman was on the phone). I told him my situation and he said, "whatever you have to do!" Woo hoo!!! See, I've always gotten along better with males!! I usually butt heads with females.

sometimes men are more understandable. glad the dispute is resolved.

yorkshirecrazy · 05-07-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Thanks again for everyone's help. I went outside and talked to the husband today (the woman was on the phone). I told him my situation and he said, "whatever you have to do!" Woo hoo!!! See, I've always gotten along better with males!! I usually butt heads with females.

Congrats!!!! Glad you worked ur magic. I'm happy 4 u and ur furbaby...Great news...

Kirby's Dad · 05-07-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xBUTTERCUPx

sometimes men are more understandable. glad the dispute is resolved.

LOL, that's becasue men are reasonable people.

I loved it in 'As Good As it Get's", jack Nicholson was an author and wrote 'chick books' and when someone asked him how he can write a woman so well, he said, 'he thinks of man then removes all ration and reason'.

Now, you know I'm just kidding, I love all you crazy, fiesty women!!

Rhapsody · 05-07-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

do you think I should chop off my side of the trees and put up the fence

When I read this -- I get this little video running in my head of a lady storming out her back door with an axe and a crazy look in her eyes. Followed serenely by a little Yorkie. Then wood chips flying, axe flashing. Her stopping, with wood pieces in hair and clothes and storming back into the house, again serenely followed by a little Yorkie. Camera cuts over to the trees that are only half there -- cleanly cut, but only the neighbors' half of the trees still there, lol.

Sorry - just keeps looping in my brain, lol.

05-07-2006, 07:25 AM	#31
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I would try the small fencing but that won't stop her big dog from getting in your yard. I would try one more time to discuss a solution that works for both of you explaining what happened last night, and tell her if you can't work out an agreeable solution you have no alternative but to take the trees down in order to protect your dog. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-07-2006, 09:52 AM	#32
chele Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west virginia Posts: 144	one other thing you can do is tell your neighbor to keep her big dog out of your yard and see if she still thinks the trees are that important when she cant' find a suitable way to do it either or maybe you could get lattice for the area. if you put a strip at the top of the fence you already have and then put lattice panels around the trees maybe like someone else said just push the tree forward and it could still grow around the lattice. maybe one tree in front and one behind putting the strip at the top would make it look like it was supposed to be there Last edited by chele; 05-07-2006 at 09:56 AM.

05-07-2006, 12:47 PM	#38
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Leave the tree and put an ex-pen type fence on your side connecting the two wooden fences. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

05-07-2006, 12:53 PM	#39
yorkshirecrazy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 749	????????? Tell them that you are going to put the fence up and they will just have to move there trees. Can they be moved? If so, offer to move them for them and pay for the fence urself. What do u think? __________________ Daisy Duke Rambo

05-07-2006, 01:52 PM	#41
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Update!!! Thanks again for everyone's help. I went outside and talked to the husband today (the woman was on the phone). I told him my situation and he said, "whatever you have to do!" Woo hoo!!! See, I've always gotten along better with males!! I usually butt heads with females. __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

05-07-2006, 10:03 AM	#33
gizmo2005 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oc Posts: 15	I think the trees looked very ugly between those fences. I've never seen anything like that before. It just doesn't look right. Yes you should get rid of the trees.

05-07-2006, 11:22 AM	#36
chele Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west virginia Posts: 144	lol I still think the trees won't be as important if she has to find a way to keep her dog in her yard. but my husband says I can be spiteful and tricky.

05-07-2006, 01:09 PM	#40
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	be careful removing trees. my dad lives in runnemede nj and you need permission from the township to cut down trees or even move them. he removed some dead dangerous trees from his property and had to replace each one and hire some tree specialist to oversee the project. i would go around the trees with a plastic fence or lattice. you could even plant ivy at the botton if you think it looks bad. i used the plastic fence to block off the back of my garage. romeo was sneaking back there and tormenting neighbor dogs. i worry an unneutered lab could really hurt your baby figette. even just playing with her. even worse if she gets out she could get lost or hit by a car. yorkies like adventure. they luv to sneak out and explore. be careful sweetie.