A neighbour (I can't find which) has a habit of letting their dogs roam, either intentionally or just by a lack of attention. They are both large, and one in particular, some kind of sharpei/chow mix is very aggressive. The first time I encountered him I saw a dog loose on my land, and thought one of mine had escaped, until it turned at growled at me. It then trotted around to the front door and did the same to my boyfriend. The other just seems to tag along for company. The aggressive dog frequently comes onto my property (I have a fenced area for my dogs) and tries to fight with my dogs through the fence. I have also seen him on more than one occasion bothering my neighbour's horse. Needless to say he is unneutered. He has a collar and tags, but I don't care to get close enough to read them. Does anyone have any creative solutions for removing him/running him off permanently? Animal control can't arrive in time, and I don't want the owner to retaliate if we shoot it .
2006-12-02 12:45:38 · 9 answers · asked by Cara B 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't want to hurt/kill it, but I won't put up with aggression from my own dogs, let alone somebody else's on my property. My boyfriend is planning on bringing some of his colts here when he is finished building pens for them, and the last thing we need is this dog attacking them or running them into the fence. I'm worried to leave my dogs in the yard by themselves in case it attacks either of them, which is very frustrating. My boyfriend is ready to shoot it if it comes back, but if the owners are irresponsible enough to let this dog loose when it must be aggressive at home and is unneutered, i'm sure they'd have no problem poisoning mine.
2006-12-02 13:04:04 · update #1
I'm afraid to corner it, and afraid I might inadvertently corner it in our barn or workshop not knowing it's there. I'd imagine if Animal Control did catch it, they would euthanize it, or the owners wouldn't even come for it, but i'd rather they took the blame for it than us.
2006-12-02 13:07:13 · update #2
Dont shoot the dog, or you could opening yourself for criminal charges. Ask around and find out who owns the dog.Take a picture of the dog show it to the neighbors, and send a registered letter outlining what you have described here.
2006-12-02 12:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by eastcoastdebra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Yutow..... but I would contact the local vet .... they would remember such an aggressive dog and could probably tell you who the owner is. Then write the owner a letter stating what the dogs are doing, and that you fear for your safety and the safety of your animals. Tell him firmly that, in the future if he can't keep them off your property, you would be obliged to remedy the situation yourself by shooting them. One warning's enough. Keep a copy of the letter you send him. If you worry about retaliation...show the letter to the sheriff or police before you send it. Maybe they would be kind enough to deliver it to the offending owner, and at the same time, re-inforce the fact that you'd be well within your rights to back it up. It would make their job a little easier if you can tell them who he is.
2006-12-02 13:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by dathinman8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some proof (pictures? video?) first to prove which dog it is. Then make a formal complaint with your township, sheriff's dept. whichever. They may be able to do some investigating and find out who the owner of the dog is. The dog may be registered. Call the animal control and also place a formal complaint. Ask them what your options as you fear for your safety as the dog has shown aggressiveness.
See what happens with that and then go from there. But I would definitely get some proof first.
A way that you MIGHT be able to find out who the dog is would be to call the local vet's office. Say you "found" a dog and you were wondering if they possibly were familiar with it. They might not give you the owner's info and it might be against privacy laws but they might contact the owner and ask them to call you.
2006-12-02 12:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you catch or corner the dog somewhere to hold onto it until Animal Control can arrive? I, also, would hatewant to see such a dog get shot because of an irresponsible owner, but it certainly sounds like this dog is a potential danger. Good luck getting something resolved with this.
2006-12-02 13:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When in the country if a dog is terrorizing you house and animals, shooting it is fine. I had 2 different chows growing up in the country that could jump really high and would leave to the neighbors house and kill his chickens, not my chickens though. My neighbor told me the problem and warned me he'd have to shoot them. We tried to keep them away, but my neighbor gave us a second warning. Well both of my dogs were shot and buried. My neighbor was a very nice fellow, but had to protect his own. I can understand that. Give your neighbor a call, or stop by, if you don't know who the dog belongs to no warning is needed.
2006-12-02 13:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by Yutow 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call the Police
2006-12-02 12:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by chrisnterri520 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, call animal control and maybe try keeping your cat inside with a litter box keep him/her in for awhile you will see a change trust me!. Good Luck
2006-12-02 13:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by Laura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call animal control anyway, and keep you and your dogs inside until they come to take care of it.
2006-12-02 12:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say, throw treats at it - but that wouldn't be good if you want it to go away, of course. A water hose should work and will be humane. Can't you take pics or video of him and show them to your local p.d.?
2006-12-02 12:53:38 · answer #9 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋