Neighbors and their many running wild dogs

[aczlan]

I hate to do that in this case, as these aren't trashy neighbors, but good farming folk with hundreds of acres adjoining my property, and we do the "good neighbor" thing and help each other and enjoy talking.

Like all pit owners, they insist the dog is "actually very sweet." I always think to myself, "Yes, to YOU." grrrr

It doesn't happen often, maybe once a year. My current method is to stop, not make eye contact, start slowly and quietly backing away, grab the nearest big stick, and duck behind the nearest tree or bush to get out of her eyeline. Then when I'm 100 feet from the house quietly run like heck. Then get mad.

Add to that pulling out a phone and recording a video so you can show the neighbors how their dogs behave when they aren't around...

Aaron Z

 

[Jstpssng]

I hate to do that in this case, as these aren't trashy neighbors, but good farming folk with hundreds of acres adjoining my property, and we do the "good neighbor" thing and help each other and enjoy talking.

Like all pit owners, they insist the dog is "actually very sweet." I always think to myself, "Yes, to YOU." grrrr

It doesn't happen often, maybe once a year. My current method is to stop, not make eye contact, start slowly and quietly backing away, grab the nearest big stick, and duck behind the nearest tree or bush to get out of her eyeline. Then when I'm 100 feet from the house quietly run like heck. Then get mad.

While I admire your tolerance I wouldn't put up with that from any animal. I would have my own dog put down if he ever turned on somebody; I have no use for a mean animal.

 

[plowhog]

Solutions other than shooting them ?

Apologies.

I thought from your first post you were seeking solutions other than shooting them.

Good luck.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I hate to do that in this case, as these aren't trashy neighbors, but good farming folk with hundreds of acres adjoining my property, and we do the "good neighbor" thing and help each other and enjoy talking.

Like all pit owners, they insist the dog is "actually very sweet." I always think to myself, "Yes, to YOU." grrrr

It doesn't happen often, maybe once a year. My current method is to stop, not make eye contact, start slowly and quietly backing away, grab the nearest big stick, and duck behind the nearest tree or bush to get out of her eyeline. Then when I'm 100 feet from the house quietly run like heck. Then get mad.

Oh h*ll no.

It would not have happened twice. Even if it wasn't on my own land. But on my own place?

BANG.

Dead dog.

Don't care if it's a Shitzu or a Great Dane.

 

[goeduck]

I hate to do that in this case, as these aren't trashy neighbors, but good farming folk with hundreds of acres adjoining my property, and we do the "good neighbor" thing and help each other and enjoy talking.

Like all pit owners, they insist the dog is "actually very sweet." I always think to myself, "Yes, to YOU." grrrr

It doesn't happen often, maybe once a year. My current method is to stop, not make eye contact, start slowly and quietly backing away, grab the nearest big stick, and duck behind the nearest tree or bush to get out of her eyeline. Then when I'm 100 feet from the house quietly run like heck. Then get mad.

A big stick will not stop an attacking strong dog, it could easily kill you and others. If you do something now to prevent an incident the dog will not have to be put down because of it. Somehow the neighbors need to wake up on this issue. If these are good farming folk they will know aggressive animals need to be kept in check.

 

[MossRoad]

Here you go.... get yourself some bear spray, a little motor, a power source, and a cheap remote control.

 

[Sigarms]

I hate to do that in this case, as these aren't trashy neighbors, but good farming folk with hundreds of acres adjoining my property, and we do the "good neighbor" thing and help each other and enjoy talking.

Like all pit owners, they insist the dog is "actually very sweet." I always think to myself, "Yes, to YOU." grrrr

It doesn't happen often, maybe once a year. My current method is to stop, not make eye contact, start slowly and quietly backing away, grab the nearest big stick, and duck behind the nearest tree or bush to get out of her eyeline. Then when I'm 100 feet from the house quietly run like heck. Then get mad.

I've got to ask, what is the difference between non trashy neighbors who own a hundred ares of land who let their dogs roam freely onto other peoples property and trashy neighbors that own no property and live in a trailer and let their dogs roam on other peoples property? When it comes to dogs getting killed due to owner neglect not caring where there dog is, I can't think of any.

 

[Deere Dude]

I've got to ask, what is the difference between non trashy neighbors who own a hundred ares of land who let their dogs roam freely onto other peoples property and trashy neighbors that own no property and live in a trailer and let their dogs roam on other peoples property? When it comes to dogs getting killed due to owner neglect not caring where there dog is, I can't think of any.

Good point, but a farmer with hundreds of acres with a dog that strays 500 yards from the house is still home. Someone with 1/4 acre and the dog strays the same distance is on others property. Just have Hershey bars floating in antifreeze for the win, sarc.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

I've got to ask, what is the difference between non trashy neighbors who own a hundred ares of land who let their dogs roam freely onto other peoples property and trashy neighbors that own no property and live in a trailer and let their dogs roam on other peoples property? When it comes to dogs getting killed due to owner neglect not caring where there dog is, I can't think of any.

Just one dog, just occasionally. It is the other people's large pack of assorted hounds that killed the bunnies, chase the calfs, kill chickens, etc. I have not seen the pack lately; I suspect after his young grandson found his bunnies torn to pieces in their hutch, the old farmer (a different one) may have "taken care of the problem" in some way. I hope so.

I did not state my point clearly. The dog roaming is equally bad in both cases, but I might choose to handle it differently depending on the type of people I'm dealing with, is all I'm saying. On the one hand is people who otherwise are great neighbors, versus people I don't want any contact with because of their lifestyle (lots of drugs, illegal hunting, crazy driving, neglect of their animals, always getting arrested, etc.). In fact they scare me. So with the friendly farmer, I would try to work something out, both because I'd like to stay friends, and because I believe that approach has a decent chance of success. The other sort, I would not want to be on their radar at all. Anything done would need to be done arm's length and hopefully anonymously.

To state the obvious, my friendly farmer would still be a good neighbor if he only had one acre; and the trashy neighbors would still be trashy if they lived on a large estate. It's not about money; it's about behavior. I'm sorry if the word trashy offends anyone, but truth is there are "bad people" in the world who seem to do nothing but harm to everything and everyone around them--at all income levels. Call them what you will. I also have some lovely neighbors that live in trailers BTW.

 

[Sigarms]

Just one dog, just occasionally. It is the other people's large pack of assorted hounds that killed the bunnies, chase the calfs, kill chickens, etc. I have not seen the pack lately; I suspect after his young grandson found his bunnies torn to pieces in their hutch, the old farmer (a different one) may have "taken care of the problem" in some way. I hope so.

I did not state my point clearly. The dog roaming is equally bad in both cases, but I might choose to handle it differently depending on the type of people I'm dealing with, is all I'm saying. On the one hand is people who otherwise are great neighbors, versus people I don't want any contact with because of their lifestyle (lots of drugs, illegal hunting, crazy driving, neglect of their animals, always getting arrested, etc.). In fact they scare me. So with the friendly farmer, I would try to work something out, both because I'd like to stay friends, and because I believe that approach has a decent chance of success. The other sort, I would not want to be on their radar at all. Anything done would need to be done arm's length and hopefully anonymously.

To state the obvious, my friendly farmer would still be a good neighbor if he only had one acre; and the trashy neighbors would still be trashy if they lived on a large estate. It's not about money; it's about behavior. I'm sorry if the word trashy offends anyone, but truth is there are "bad people" in the world who seem to do nothing but harm to everything and everyone around them--at all income levels. Call them what you will. I also have some lovely neighbors that live in trailers BTW.

1 - I don't think you came up with the term "trailer trash" and any other associated names for people who don't take care of their home and or property

2- If your neighbor has a Terrier breed (that people confuse with an American Pit Bull), he HAS to be a more dillegent owner in knowing where his dog is at. Just due to the breed, for better or worse, if that dog were to be killed on someone elses property, I don't think anyone would have a problem with it for ANY reason. Added the fact that you yourself said you don't feel comfortable with that dog, that owner in no shape or form should let that dog off his property.

Any way you cut it, it just sounds like your neighbor, is just a bad pet owner.

I've always assume that if ANY of my dogs are on anyone elses property, they could be killed because they shouldn't be there, be it a Terrier breed, blue tick hound or any other heinz 57 mix I own.