we have a neighbor that walks their dog without a leash 5-7 times a day. it comes by the window to growl and get my dog upset EVERY time it passes by. the neighbor does not care and keeps allowing it. I was wondering if there were any suggestions to deter the dog from getting that close anymore.
2007-02-19 11:06:01 · 17 answers · asked by swipernoswipee 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'd call local law inforcement and ask about leash laws. Most places have them, they allow dogs off leash in some places if the dog is under vocal control from the owner (interpertation problems happen here). The law usually means the dog is in a heel and right at the owners side, crappy owners figure it's fine if they can get the dog to come back to them after yelling at the dog half a dozen times. Ask exactly about having a dog that is crossing into your yard off leash that you don't want there and see what they say.
If there isn't a provision for voice controled dogs they are in violation of the law and you just need to start making complaints. A few pictures of the dog in your yard will go a long way towards getting some fines racked up for the owner.
The other thought would be to call your home owners insurace company and ask them about possible laws in place about people letting their animals onto your property. They may know of some I don't and it would be a good place to ask.
Out side taking money from the owner you can try to get an ultrasonic device to hurt the dogs ears if it is in your yard. They are dirrectional if they are electronic and shouldn't hurt your dogs ears. They make some that plug into outlets and stay on all the time, I've never used this kind though and am not sure how effective they are.
2007-02-19 11:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by shannon_crystaln 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a similar problem - our stupid neighbor, has a huge back yard for his 3 dogs, but lets them out every morning & evening out front for a few minutes. They run into the street, which is dangerous since he's on a busy corner, and they run down the side walk and do their thing in everyone's yard. But he's sneaky and has found a way to get most of the neighbors to think he's an OK guy. (long story).
Anyway, we got tired of the stuff his dogs left on our lawn, so we strung some very fine nylon thread across the entrance to our yard. We tied each end to a stick and poked them into the soil.
The dogs come by, bump into the strings (we strung several at different heights) and yet they cannot see it; they don't know what's up so they just leave.
You could also do this with that mesh stuff used to keep birds off of plants.
Hope that helps!
PS - we tried an ultrasonic device on these dogs, and for us it didn't work.
2007-02-19 11:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by K.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put up a little sign:
Mr._________please pick up after__________.
Leave him a couple of plastic bags.
You can also step out your front door while the guy is there and and take his picture. Be sure he sees and knows what you are doing. Don't have to tell him, I'm sure he'll know why. Send a picture to one of his next door neighbors. Gossip does wonders sometimes.
Turn the water on when he is out there.
Go out to greet him and hand him some bags and in a patronizing way ask him to pick up after his dog and to not allow it to happen again. Thank him for his understanding and walk away.
Use your imagination, any thing that will let him know it was his dog that did the dastardly deed.
Pick up after the dog yourself and take it back to the neighbor and tell him he left this behind or just put it on his porch or steps.
Have fun with it.
2007-02-19 11:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Explain to your neighbor in a nice way, that their dog is upsetting your dog, and could they please walk a different way, or better yet, ask them to put their dog on a leash. Tell them this way they can keep their dog away from the window and that their dog will be safer. I know where I live, there is a leash law. Remember, It is the owners fault and not the dogs. Good luck, Remember getting mad and yelling at them, will not work. It might make it worse.
2007-02-19 11:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might invest in "zoo doo". You can buy composted manure from the Seattle Zoo, or perhaps from a zoo close to your home. It's almost that time of year again. It wil be great for your garden or lawn and probably the neighbor's dog will be afraid of the smell of lions, tigers and other wild animals.
2007-02-19 11:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things you can do.. You can spray the outer line of the area with dog off. Most pet places sell it.
I personally like putting a trail of garlic powder along the property line. that should keep most animals out of your yard except birds.
2007-02-19 11:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by kpleban 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dog is on your property, you can inform your neighbour that this is unacceptable and if they still don't do anything, you can call animal control to remove the dog. Try to video tape the dog on your property so you have proof.
Aside from that the only other detering methods would annoy your dog, so there isn't much else to do.
2007-02-19 11:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The word growling at your window is sufficient enough to establish hostility of the animal towards you. You can report this to the authorities to restrict your neighbour from bringing the animal near your house
2007-02-19 11:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by Zaius M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep reporting it. That's about the only thing you can do.
Unfortunately with the way things seem to be working, someone has to be bitten before they'll actually get off their duffs and actually do something.
Hmmm I wonder if a sprinkler system can be hooked to a motion detector! HEHEHE
2007-02-19 11:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Pam 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Report neighbor! Tell the humane society, neighborhood board or whoever else will listen.
2007-02-19 11:12:41 · answer #10 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋