Letting the dog run around the neighborhood thru the yards and streets because it won't stay in the yard or getting an invisible fence and using it to train the dog to stay home? I don't need a lecture about either, I just want intelligent opinions. I think it's unreasonable to expect every dog owner in the world to have the dog trained to stay in the yard without some barrier - invisible or not.
2006-12-03 03:02:52 · 15 answers · asked by porkchop 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's not my dog - it's a neighbor dog.
2006-12-03 03:08:33 · update #1
"I think it's unreasonable to expect every dog owner in the world to have the dog trained to stay in the yard without some barrier"
Of course it is, thats why fences and leashes were invented! Responsible owners don't let their dogs run around loose.
I HATE it when loose dogs charge at us when we are out walking. Even if your dog is friendly, you have no idea if mine are! Any dog that will not back off will get pepper sprayed by me!
BTW, many dogs will run right through an invisable fence, and they don't keep other dogs or kids from coming in.
2006-12-03 03:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The invisible fence is good for most dogs and does a good job of keeping a dog in, but any break in the wire will allow the dog to get out. My neighbour's dog did just that. Once he figured out where the break was, he was gone. Generally it is easy to notice the area of the break and repair it, simply by watching the dog and where he/she leaves the yard.
Remember though, an invisible fence will not stop people and if a child or adult enters the yard and is bitten, you will be held accountable.
The best barrier is a regular fence made strong enough and high enough to keep the dog inside. If a human climbs the fence and is bitten, the dog will be considered as having done it's duty as a watch dog, protecting your property.
Regardless if you it's believe it "unreasonable to expect every dog owner in the world to have the dog trained to stay in the yard", it is the responsibility of the owner to either train the dog or get a proper fence to keep them confined. If you want a dog, you have to be responsible for them.
2006-12-03 03:22:39 · answer #2 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Obviously the first possibility will eventually end up in the dog getting knocked down or injured by people. The second one isn't much better. The dog may well cross over, running at high speed after a ball or a bit of drifting rubbish, and not be able to get back in. With a lot of dogs I know it's bloody hard work training them not to run. It's just bred into some breeds. What kind of fencing have you got? If you know how the dog's escaping, you can probably try to stop it. A high fence - preferably wood to stop the dog seeing outside the yard and getting tempted - would hopefully stop him jumping, and sinking the fence a foot or two below the ground will stop the beast from tunnelling. It won't be cheap, but probably would be cheaper than an electric hidden fence, and even if it does cost more it's got to be worth it for the added bonus of not traumatising the dog. If you just aren't prepared to get a wooden fence that's high enough, or if the dog can jump really high, then maybe just taking him out on a long lead and not letting the dog in the garden unsupervised would be a good solution. If you're there to keep an eye on him or hold onto the lead then he can't escape, and you won't have to pay for expensive fences or hurt the dog with shocks. I'm opposed to fences (can you tell? =D) that use fear and pain to keep dogs in line, but I realise that not all dogs can be kept in by a simple wooden or chainlink fence. Please at least try supervising him in the yard. He'll get exercise and quality time with you, and there'll be no expense and no risk of pain, fear or death. Dogs don't need to be outside all the time, either. As long as he gets two good walks a day you won't have to spend your life at the opposite end of a lead sat in a garden chair.
2006-12-03 03:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are roamers, and without some sort of barrier every dog will leave his yard. Many dogs get hit by cars, shot, poisoned, etc because they are allowed to run loose and crap in the neighbor's yards, tear up their trash, fight with or breed other dogs, kill cats, etc. It is much safer for the dog to be kept home, and it's also the law just about everywhere. If it's your neighbor's dog and it's bothering you, and your neighbor won't do anything about it, you can take the dog to the pound or call your local Animal Control to do it for you. The owner will be able to get the dog back, but he will have to pay a fine. It sounds cruel and I know everyone will yell at me, but it's better than having the dog get hit by a car, and it may teach the owner to be more responsible. If he doesn't want to get his dog back, the pound will fidn another home for him if he's a good dog. Good Luck!!
2006-12-03 03:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
getting an actual fence is best
letting the dog run is never good.. it will become a target of unhappy neighbours who will find a way to "get rid of it" either legally or illegally
the invisible fence is ok but it does cause mental stress on some dogs who cannot understand why they cannot see a barrier and yet there is one... like tying dogs... invisible fences can cause agression problems
your BEST answer is an actual fence or dog run
2006-12-03 03:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your neighbor and say you are concerned about the dog's safety. A dog running around is likely to get the neighborhood mad, and they might do something. The owner of the dog should be responsible enough to protect and care for his/her dog without letting the dog run around, which is dangerous.
2006-12-03 03:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally have always had my dogs in a fence. It just makes for much better relationships with your neighbors, etc.
My other concern is - what if your dog attacks a child or an adult or another animal? You will be liable and have to pay the vet bill or the hospital bill. To me it just isn't worth the risk of letting my dogs run loose.
In alot of places, if the pound picks up your dog and it is not fixed, then you might have to get it fixed in order to get it back, on top of fines!!!
2006-12-03 19:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by Su-Nami 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This dog either belongs to someone who doesn't take care of him or he is a stray. Either way he's eventually going to be hurt or killed. If you want to take on that responsibility, build you a fence and take him for walks on a lease. If not call the Humane Society and they will adopt him out to a good owner who will.
2006-12-03 03:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well dont get him a girlfriend(like I read) thats just useless. the isnt trained from what i can tell. if you dont want him in your yard,you should get a fence. or the invisible fence is a good idea.
2006-12-03 03:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people just shouldn't have animals the dog could be knocked down or anything i don't think its unreasonable to ask neighbour to keep dog under control by means of a fence or otherwise
2006-12-03 03:13:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋