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Question

Yesterday i was comin home from school, we got here kind of late. then my dog had taken off his collar and he was barking at the neighbor with so much anger, i had never seen my dog like that. ok the neighbor said that my dog stole his shoe and he just came over to my house and got it, and thats when the dog came after him.
i know its my fault in some way but nobody told him to come in my house. anyways i need yalls opinion on what do you all think and what should i do

i would also like to know you alls opinion, because everytime the neighbor comes outside or his family he starts barking at them, my dog didn't bite the neighbor, but he was going at him, and the neigbor kicked him right in my face, my mom doesnt like the neighbor and do you think that the dog knows they dont like us either because you can feel it because they talk to us but in a hipocrat way
tell me what you think

Answer 1

Your neighbor should not be in your house.
Your dog should not be able to get out and get your neighbors shoes.
Since no one got bit you are most likely ok but I would be making really sure your dog can not get out of your yard and into the neighbors from now on.

Answer 2

You're right, it is your fault in some way, but you're also right in that no one told your neighbor to come in your house. Any dog will go after an intruder--that's what dogs do. If your dog had bitten the neighbor, you would not have been liable. The neighbor most likely would have been charged with unlawful entry.

As a responsible pet owner, you should make sure your dog can't get out of your yard while you're at school. He may need a new collar, a harness, or to be kept in a run or in the house.

Go to your neighbor and apologize for your dog's behavior. Have your parents go with you. Then tell the neighbor you would appreciate a phone call or a visit when you are home if it happens again. Emphasize the safety issue. You don't want to alienate a neighbor, but you don't need legal problems, either.

Answer 3

Okay...lets address the shoe thing first. How did your dog get your neighbor's shoe? I am going to assume that the dog went into his yard without a leash and took it. Truth be told that is rude and it is wrong. You should have returned the shoe yourself. The neighbor shouldn't have had to make a special trip to get what is his. Also, during the day you will need to think of better ways to restrain your dog.

Now, lets address the neighbor coming in to your home without being invited that is not only rude and wrong, but it is illegal. The dog had a right to attack him inside of his own home. Fortunately, for everyone involved the dog did not bite your neighbor.

Last, your dog hates your neighbors, you hate your neighbors, your mom hates your neighbors, your neighbor hates your dog, and you. Wow, that's a lot of hate going around. The dog picks up on all the tension just like you or I would. Also, dogs just know bad people when they see em.

I would work very hard to ignore my neighbors and avoid any conflict with them. You all have to live in the neighborhood together. I would take my dog for a walk in the opposite direction of where these people live.

I hope everything works out for you. Remember, keep your dog safe, happy and away from the neighbors.

Good Luck

Answer 4

HI there,

Well, like many of the other posters, I have many questions regarding this situation, but most of them have already been asked, so I will try to answer based on what's in your question.
Now, first of all, I am assuming your neighbor's shoes were outside, like on his porch or something and that you must have a doggy door or your dog has hands. Just kidding, but it sounds like your dog can open doors AND take off his collar, so, very talented dog, I guess.
I wouldn't be happy to know my neighbor went into MY house. And infact, if your dog is normally friendly and he is going crazy when he sees this neighbor, your dog certainly wasn't happy. And yes, that definately could be what is setting your dog off now. Your neighbor acted aggressively toward your dog and THEN took it all the way and went into YOUR house. Your dog considers your neighbor a huge threat now.
So, I have some suggestions.
#1- Try not to tie a dog that can get out of his collar. Please try to get a fence, dog run, or keep him inside. I know this isn't always possible, but if I were you, I would look into it.
#2- Try talking to the neighbor. If he's a jerk, well... just make sure your dog can't bother him anymore and that you KEEP YOU DOORS LOCKED.
#3- BE PREPARED... I don't know, but your neighbor may one day decide to call the animal control. Make sure your dog is up to date on shots and up to date with your county's licensing rules.
#4- If you feel you neighbor is a THREAT, call the cops. Report what he did, explain that he came into your home, etc and you just wanted to get a record of his actions started. The officer will want to know why you waited so long, and he'll just tell you to keep your dog out of the neighbor's yard, but he will track the incident. So if you neighbor comes in your yard again, it will be treated as a second offence and will be taken more seriously.

LASTLY and importantly... Try to get your family to do their part to ease the tensions. There's a lot of good advice in the post above this one and I would use it. Politely "ignore"/avoid your neighbor, keep your dog away from your neighbor and be very careful.


And yes, it is feasible that you dog can "sense" the tension between your family and your neighbors. But more likely, he's upset with your neighbor for kicking him in the face and for entering your property.
I hope this helps.
Take care and be careful in this situation...

Answer 5

First of all tell your neighbor to stay out of your yard. See about getting a stronger collar for your dog. If your dog has something of your neighbors, then he needs to call you or wait till you get home. Maybe your neighbor taunts your dog when no one is home. If your dog likes other people without acting that angry but your dog acts that way around your neighbor, I will make a bet that your neighbor taunts the dog. If you got a video camera, I would suggest setting it up in a window where it can show your dog and neighbor. Good luck.

Answer 6

So, the dog stole your neighbors shoe and took in inside your house? This is NOT true. Does your dog open doors or do you leave them open, so he can go in and out at leisure. Your neighbor also pupped at the dogs collar, therefore having it slip off his neck. This is not your fault that the neighbor came in and caused a problem. I would definitely report this to the police, or tell the person that you will, if they ever step foot in your house again, especially if you are not home. And, I'd tell that person if anything happens to your dog, you will prosecute them.

Answer 7

I don't understand if the neighbor was in your house or in your yard. Is your yard fenced in? How did the dog get out and went to the neighbor and stole his shoes? Is the neighbor complaining about your dog? I'm not sure what your question is. Just make sure your dog doesn't get out and put a sign "Do not enter! Barking Dog!".

Answer 8

I would make sure that the dog does not get loose any more. Your neighbor could make a lot of problems for you and your dog. You are responsible for your dogs actions and you do not want your neighbor making up some story that the dog got loose and bit him. And I have heard of neighbors poisioning neighbors dogs. I would try to keep it as peaceful as possible for your safety and your dogs. Or go with the old saying "good fences make good neighbors".

Answer 9

I would say to the neighbor. Look here, If my dog took your shoe, prove it. It should have dog teeth prints on it. Secondly, if he refuses. Tell him that he will have a visitor shortly. Go back to your place and call the Police. After all, your dog was protecting your property. A dog will shake its collar if it is eager to go after something or someone. Have the Police lay it out to the neighbor. One more time you step on the next door property without being asked, you will lay charges against him.
Stick to your guns.

Answer 10

I know that if my neighbor went into my house, he wouldn't do it a second time, I would make sure of that, well, uninvited. As for the dog, just get a collar that he can't take off or tighten the collar if it is just too loose. It isn't your fault in any way.