My new neighbors dog just tried to bite me!
 

GREAT!!! I have heard new people moving in right next door all day so finally since Simon and Hallie have been barking at all the noise all day I decided to go over and introduce myself and let them know about Simon and Hallie. I knock on the door and a young girl answers the door well out comes her BIG (he stood up to my waist) dog and snapped at me! She said they were "working on training him not to bite"!?!?!?!?!??!

I just needed to vent, now I have to be careful about taking the monkeys outside. ugh, we had so much fun just hanging out front on nice days :(

Awww Kim, Hopefully he will get better and Simon and Hallie can continue to go outside and have fun!

We dont have any mean dogs here. Ahem. I think I saw an apt for rent too somewhere. :p

No, but you should have slapped that chick. Were you nice about it?

This just gets better and better. Simon started going crazy at the back window so I look out and sure enough there's Mr. Mean Dog running loose out back! ugh

What breed is the meanie? I think Stewie will come rescue you all.

Oh Kimberly, that sucks big time.
 

Now you have to have neighbor confrontations. It's not safe for your kids outdoors now with that monster running loose. I am sure there is a leash law in your town, and it's unfortunate but you make have to insist it be enforced for your safety and that of your furbabes.

Sorry for your troubles, sweetie... :(

It's a Doberman! I'm hoping it's a puppy and they are seriously training him. It takes a lot for me to be scared of a dog but he scared the daylights out of me. All I can think of is him picking up Simon in his mouth. Simon wants to be friends with everyone and will try to kiss him, EEKS!!! I'm just going to have to be very careful from now on I guess :(

Do you live in an apartment complex? or a development with a homeowners asso??

I just moved out of a development of town houses and let me tell you... The management would have NEVER stood for that!!

My neighbor did not pick up after their dog.... They were fined! And when the fine did not drive the point home the management sent them a notice... explaining that their next violation would result in termination of theirs pets lease. so if they were caught leaving their dogs waste on the property again... the dog had to go.. or they could go with the dog! And they were serious! We had alot of dog owners in that complex!! We played by the rules!! If a dog snapped at someone, it would be an instant removal from the property! You were made aware of the terms when you moved in! They made me feel very safe.. I never worried about my daughter walking around with all of those dogs out there... I know they were good dogs!

I would run! To your landlord!!! I would have that dog removed right away!!! I'm sure they are not aware that they let a LARGE UNPREDICTABLE DOG move in to that unit!!! And the owner admits that they are "training it not to bite!" That to me says that IT BITES NOW!!!! BIG RED FLAG!!!!

I would not wait until someone gets hurt..... What if he had bitten you??? Or one of your Babies??? I can't even think about it!

If you let the dogs get used to each other a little at a time they might become friends. We have a huge airdale and my neighbors have a lab mix and an Irish Wolfhound. I kept Reuger inside the fence when he was really small, which was quite hard to do, and the other dogs hung around. Now Reuger goes outside of the fence and I don't worry about the other dogs being rough on him. They're friends now. It's really pretty funny to watch because they are all so much taller than Reuger. He kinda' dances around underneath of them trying to play. He only comes up a little past their kneecaps. It's quite a sight!!!

They're working on it? They need to work a little harder! :mad: You're okay, right?

Hmm.... sorry, but i wouldnt trust the dog. Make sure you voice your opinion to those new neighbours NOW instead of waiting/hoping the dog will improve his behaviour! If the dog shows a "biting habit" than what on earth is he doing running around loose :confused: :thumbdown

Some dog owners need to be slapped down to reality!!

Hope all works out for you, please keep us updated. :)

Wow I would be real careful. it A disaster can happen in a second! I would seriosly try and talk to the new people and voice your concern because of the size of you babies. Maybe they will be decent about it.

oh wow. A dobie ? I think they're great dogs but around little yorkies I have other opinions. That's really scary - he could have been doing a puppy thing but then again - puppies don't snap.

Did he break skin ? Shoot - I know how you feel having something like that next door - now you have to be on the watch all the time. Too bad for you and good luck - maybe he'll be indoors or kept somewhere that he can't get to your guys when they're out ?

That sucks. We just had new neighbors move in next door after 8 months of no one. The girls act insane now cause they aren't used to seeing anyone in that yard.

So glad your OK!!!!
It might have been the stress of a move for him, but lets hope he gets some training soon if not!
Keep safe!!!! :2hearts2: :2hearts2: :2hearts2: :2hearts2:

Darn! I'm so sorry to hear about your new neighbors and their doberman. I agree with Villette...they're nice dogs but I wouldn't trust them around yorkies. If he's a snappy dog, you not only fear for your yorkies, but also yourself! If only it were a "here today, gone tomorrow" deal, but it's something you're going to have to put up with for who knows how long. Be careful...I hope they learn to control that dog!

Dobermans are a great breed, if trained properly like any other large breed. We have raised three through the many years, they were so loveable and just great. We raised Cassie when we had Gretta and she was really good with her, our Dobies were out door pets not an indoor house pet, but she was always indoors in the enclosed patio in the hot summer, winter harsh weather and nights, with air/heat when needed, which is also my hobby room so she was with us a lot there, she had the large yard to run in and enjoy. I hope your neighbor has a very large yard, as they really need that. Dobermans are very smart breed, hope you have good neighbors that appreciate them and will train their Dobie properly. I would be careful though with it and especially your little one if they are not people that are responsible. Dobies have gotten a bad rep but it is the owners that need to be trained first before getting one, so they know of the breed and can raise them accordingly. Hope it turns out that they are a responsible neighbor and not a pest. Patti and ~~Baby Blessing~~

AWW girlfriend ..that bites ..make sure Simon and Hallie are safe , i know you will and make sure your safe Its such a drag having to worry about someone elses dog hurting yours maybe they will move again .. :xfingers:
Peace to you my friend :cf57:

I'm surprised at most of you're responses. You have already labeled this dog a meanie and a monster and the people just moved in. You were at "their" door. The dob was only protecting "their" property and his master. It had no idea that you were just trying to be friendly. Of course, you have a right to be concerned but don't jump to conclusions. It is important to express your concerns to your new neighbor, but do so NICELY! If not, you're going to put them on the defensive and more problems will arise. I would suggest inviting the new neighbors over for a cookout, get to know them. Let them know how beautiful their dog is, then bring up your concerns. If they are new to the area, you might tell them where the best pet stores are and recommend your vet. And add, you know or you've heard that they offer obedience training at so-and-so's.

If you live in a complex that has regulations about pets, that's a different story. But again I stress, it's how you approach the subject and express your concerns that's going to make the difference.

Last summer we had new people move in across the street. I had stopped over as she was unpacking groceries to introduce myself. She came over later one afternoon and we got to know each other. Later that same day I took her an index card with our names and phone numbers on it. When she came to the door, her big dog came running out and sniffed me and her LITTLE dog lunged and bit my foot. She was very upset and I was surprised but I also recognized that he was only protecting his space and his master. For the next couple of weeks she would stop by to see how my foot was. I could have been a real bitch about it, that she "allowed" her dog to lunge out of the door at me and bit me as I stood on her porch, but that's not my nature. Size means nothing if a dog feels threatened or thinks their owner need protecting, especially within their space.