Neighbor's dobermans on my land, protecting "their" property ...??

[blueriver]

Explain your feelings to the neighbor ... always best to give them the chance to control the dogs before you do anything ... if that doesn't work, then maybe take other action.

 

[LD1]

Explain your feelings to the neighbor ... always best to give them the chance to control the dogs before you do anything ... if that doesn't work, then maybe take other action.

I agree that you need to talk to your neighbor FIRST.

Nothing will PO a new neighbor quicker than going to the dog warden/police before you even speak to him.

I had a similar situation at my place, only it was MY dogs getting out. I have a invisible fence. I am obviously NOT home and monitering them 24/7. But when we are home, they are house dogs. They were always there waiting on the step whenever I get home, wether it be from work, or jst a quick trip to the store. I honestly didn't know they were getting out until a visit from the game warden because a neighbor called on us. It kinda puts a bad taste in your mouth if ya know what I mean. I would have much perfered they just came an talked to me.

As it turned out, there collars both didn't work. They were charging, and the LED indicated they were good, but NO shock. I promptly got new collars ordered the next day. Problem solved.

Now I understand this guy probabally KNOWS his dogs are getting out, but if it is just a once in a blue moon thing, he may not realize how bad it bothers you.

So certainly talk to him first. He may turn out to be the best neighbor you can ask for. But if the warden/cops show up at his house because you called on his dogs, well then I doubt he will ever be a good neighbor.

 

[D33r3 6r33N]

I too would talk to the neighbor about the dogs first. But if that doesn't work I would have to believe that a couple of confrontations with you and Mr. Pepper Spray would keep the dogs away from you.

 

[aczlan]

I agree with the others, go over and talk this over with the neighbor. Take notes of the time, date and what was said when you get home. I would probably mention that while his dogs are friendly to him, they were not friendly to you on your property and (polity and graciously) allude to the fact that you value a human life MUCH more than that of an animal. Then carry some way to protect yourself when you are out on the tractor.
If it happens again, call animal control and give them a copy of your notes detailing that you talked to them on x day about the incident on y day and that they are aware of the situation.

Aaron Z

 

[FishHaggis]

I have two big dogs that run loose on my property. I like dogs. I always carry doggie treats on me. Its funny how many dogs can smell those doggie treats on me a mile away and approach me in a very positive manner.

I had a loose dog from down the road that came by every afternoon via the road and would lure one of my dogs onto the road and they would play. I have trained both dogs to stay the $%^&* off the road. Yes its a dirt road and maybe a dozen vehicles go by in a day, but it takes just one to hit and kill my dog. That neighbours dog was skittish and would not approach when I tried to intervene and would take off. My stupid dog would then stay on the road.....

I tried shooing him away, I then went and talked to the owner and told him his dog was endangering my dog by luring him off my property. He did not care.

I then waited for that dog and charged him when he walked onto my property and shot a few 12 guage shells in the air. He never came back.

I did not like where we were escalating, but thankfully that dog changed his behaviour. This summer its all bout fencing for those dogs so I know where those dogs are....

Dogs are vital in the country, but they need to know their rules.

I would talk to the neighbour. Sounds like he has already indicated he does not want to talk....... but you have to try. If that does not work, I like the idea of pepper spraying the dogs or shooting in the air, even if the neighbour is watching. The neighbour may be an idiot, but the dogs may learn.

 

[johnrex62]

I second the cayenne pepper spray for convenience and deterrence. I was once trapped inside my own house by an angry and aggressive chow that decided my front step was his. I did not have any pepper spray, but a dishpan of ammonia/water resolved his mistaken boundaries. If I did not have any pepper spray, I would expect a garden sprayer of ammonia/water aimed at the dogs noses would reduce their aggression pretty quick, but the pepper spray would really be easier to carry.

 

[zzvyb6]

I recommend that you go to meet these neighbors and get introduced to the dogs. Let them know that you are part of the 'pack'. Then have the neighbor bring them to your place and get reintroduced on your turf. They won't be able to connect with you away from the home introduction. Treats always pay off. Demand performance before you give them some steak.

At worst, pepper spray but never guns on a dog. You would invite the wrath of the neighborhood that way. Don't even think of poison. Get them to be your friends. Maybe they will make a valuable asset for you someday and reward you for your friendship.

 

[whistlepig]

We have had Dobes for 40 years now and still do. They are very territorial to someone they do not know. When a stranger comes to the house I grab the Dobies by the collar and let them sniff a stranger. After that the dogs lose all interest in the stranger. I'm talking about Dobermans that have been raised correctly and not made mean by the owner. Someone pepper spraying my dogs before talking to me about it would be pretty unforgivable to me. But then again these dogs shouldn't be running loose.

 

[beenthere]

I too suggest making friends with both the neighbor and his dogs.
Not healthy IMO to not know and be on speaking terms with neighbors.

But be as it may, I did have a farm house next to me rented out to some troublesome bad biker and 4 kids each with different fathers. They had a doberman that traveled the countryside and was very aggressive when coming through my property. We were concerned about our safety and the times our kids and grand kids might be in the yard when this doberman came through. My wife pointed out to me once when the dog was running around the house and I met him with the 12 ga. When I stepped out of the house, he charged right at me with lip curled and growling. I couldn't pull the trigger aimed at that dog at 20 yards. Didn't want my wife to see the mess either. So I yelled and aimed over it's head when I fired the first shot. The second shot was about 35 yards as it hightailed it away.
Talking to the neighbor was uselsess.
Then one day the dogs owner and kids were coming around asking if we'd seen their dog. I honestly had not. Wasn't until several years later that I learned that another neighbor had shot it when it charged him in his yard. He never said a word. SSS (shoot, shovel, shutup).

But make friends with the dogs...it can be done. IMO

 

[MarkV]

I'd agree with those who say meet the neighbor and the dogs. That is a good thing to do regardless. My UPS and Fedx drivers both carry treats. I'll bet they see more unfamiliar dogs than most of us daily. My dogs love it when they come to visit, after the first time. Those who say call authorities, well you live in a different country environment than I. Leash laws aren't exactly enforced when most of your neighbors own 10 to 300 acres. Some here on the forum are quick to advocate using guns, which is an option. Just not one that will win you many friends in the neighborhood.

MarkV