I have a miniture poodle and I let her run free some times, she is a good dog and my neighbours like her too, ecxept for the people who just bought the house acrross our home. They have two small dogs and the woman has come two times already complaining that our dog has been in her property (nobady has their home fenced) and that she's worry that her "dog" might bite ours. We have tried not to let our dog out, but when we are outside some times she runs with my daughter when she rides her bike. One day my daughter heard her husband yelling at our dog "get out of here". Two days ago she said to my husban that if she sees our dog in her property she'll take her to the pound....Is she going to take all the dogs I've seen in her property to the paund too? Is it me with the problem or is she? Our home is next to the woods and a lake.... and I see a lot of dogs wondering around in our property and it doesn't bother me at all. Any advise in how to handle this situation?
2007-02-05 12:57:21 · 18 answers · asked by jeob32 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Some people don't like dogs on their property. Doesn't mean your wrong, but you have to respect other people's wishes too. So if your poodle wanders too far train her to come back when you call for her. When she comes back reward her, when she doesn't smack her nose so that she understands it's wrong if she doesn't come back when you call her. Tell the neighbors that you are trying to teach her that and if she comes in your yard again kindly shoo her off so that she knows not to get into their yard. They should understand. If they don't then it's not you or your dogs fualt. The people are just too picky. Hope things work out!!!
2007-02-05 13:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by soccer_crzy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You ar responsible for your dog, thus making sure she is not a nuisance to other people.
Take your dog for daily walks, don't just let her run around all over the place. IMO you have been very lucky noone has complained earlier.
Just because you don't mind other dogs coming onto your property doesn't mean you can assume everyone else feel the same.
Best would probably be to invest in a fence.
I would walk over and tell her that you are trying to remedy the situation and in the meantime not to take the dog to the pound, but to bring her back home or call you so you can come get her.
But I think you clearly are in the wrong here, sorry, probabbly not what you wanted to hear.
Good luck
2007-02-05 21:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by thatswhattheytoldmelastnight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally, it's your responsibility to keep your dog confined to your property. If it's on her property at any time, she does have a right to get upset. My neighbor's dog is a big grey dog, and sometimes she will wander onto my property (her owners are usually inside and not watching her) and will threaten my little dog, a Pembroke Corgi. I tend to get a bit upset when that happens! My neighbors have been pretty good about it so far, so there's been no real problems. I can see your neighbor's point of view. She doesn't know your dog, and evidently she doesn't want to take the time to get to know her. It really is up to you to keep your dog confined.
If the dog is under voice control, that's usually OK (check with your local laws to be sure) so your dog can still run with your daughter as long as your dog comes when called. However, I'd put a stop to letting your dog wander outside without supervision.
Also, make sure your dog has an collar with ID on, just in case she gets taken to the pound. That way, they will know she's just a stray and not abandoned.
Hope this helps (and your dog sounds adorable, BTW)
2007-02-05 21:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately for you, she has the right to complain about your dog being on her property. You have the same right to complain about her dog and other dogs; just because it doesn't bother you doesn't mean she shouldn't complain.
Living in an area without fences does not excuse dog owners from keeping their dogs restrained or under their immediate control at all times. Dogs can be hit by cars or motorcycles, or bitten by other dogs or worse, bite somebody else. Letting dogs roam free on someone else's property really isn't okay, and it's their right to ask you to keep your dogs under control.
Be respectful of your neighbor's requests...or, put up a fence: Good fences make good neighbors!
2007-02-05 21:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say, but the problem is with you. Long gone are the days when we can let our dogs roam and be free to frolic with our children. For one, your neighbor might be a "you know what" for acting that way, but it is her property and she does have the right to feel that way. Another, is that your dog could get hurt if it is let loose to run - a car, unruly children or Ahem, nasty neighbors. If you are really wanting your dog to run free, consider putting up a fence for just that purpose. Sorry.
2007-02-05 21:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by abby 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well.....fence or no fence a responsible pet owner keeps their dog under their supervision and on their own property at ALL times......if she wants to run with your daughter then have her on a leash....I love dogs but dont want my neighbors dogs using my yard as the potty!!! you sound like a reasonable person and I think maybe your new neighbor just isnt used to the "country" way of living....just be friendly and try to keep your dog at home....
2007-02-05 21:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ronni F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your neighbor has issues. And maybe it isn't such a bad idea to fence your yard. letting a dog run loose all over the neighborhood is dangerous. The neighbor either is concerned about the dogs' saftey or she has issues.
Good Luck!
2007-02-05 21:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to sound rude but she is totally within her boundaries to call the pound and have your dog picked up. If your dog is not on your property it is considered a stray and to get it out of the pound you will have to pay a hefty fine. My advice would be to keep your dog on a tie up. I use it on my dog whenever she goes out and it works fine. Its also safer to keep your dog on your property because she won't get hit by a car or get into fights with wild animals.
2007-02-05 21:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by GPcrazy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not to be rude but your dog is loose and on her property she has every right to take it to the pound.
Be glad that is all she is threatening to do to your dog.
As a responsible dog owner your dog as well as any others should NEVER be loose unless directly supervised and controled by you an adult.
2007-02-05 21:07:00 · answer #9 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was me, I wouldn't care if a dog was on my lawn unless they were going to the bathroom, but if that's how they feel you should respect that. Some states do have leash laws, too. So, i think fencing in your yard would be the best bet.
2007-02-05 21:04:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋