There were some folks (neighbors kids and local adults) here that came to our property. They would sling shot rocks at my dog, and jump at him to make him get so worked up where he is snapping at the air, growling, snarling and barking. This is happening while we are not home or asleep. The kids would walk around here with their heads covered with their hooded sweat shirts. We have reported to the animal control people and the police but they dont do anything but to drive by and see what was going on. They dont do anything, they dont even talk to the neighbors about their unruly and undisapplined kids. My dog bit a child that was a friend, he had his hood on. He was hurt but he will be fine. We were fined and I had just put my dog down Monday due to him being deemed vicious. He was a loyal dog, a very good close family dog. The folks and neighbors tormented him. What could be done legally to help prevent this from happening again?
2007-05-10
23:00:36
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My dogs are also inside dogs. They come in our home and sleep in our home on their own beds. We don't have a fence and unable to get a fence. We have our dogs on a chain in the front and side of our home. We take them for walks and have them run too. They get fresh food and water frequently. We have gotten sub zero weather here So I never leave them out for very long at all. We live in Alaska and ther are people here with dog teams. They keep their dogs on short chains and dog houses with straw. We too have dog houses with straw for our pets too. You must understand that I have not abused or neglected my pets what so ever. It is when the folks here see that we are not with our pets they torment them. With spring now approaching my dogs have been hot even in this weather here and needing to go out often. I love my dogs and I loved the one I had just put down very dearly and he was family.
2007-05-10
23:26:20 ·
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In this remote part of Alaska, all through out town folks has their dogs on chains, cords, leashes, ropes and even dogs running around free every day everywhere through the city and neighborhoods. That does not make me less of a pet owner caring for my dogs on My property. That dont make it okay for them to purposely come up to my home on my land and tease my dogs. That is not okay. Yes I am responcible for my pets, I care for them I love them I do what is right for and by them. But I will not ever abuse or neglect my pets that is family. I will do what is right and I did what was right, though my dog had been put to sleep. I had contacted the animal control and the police and the city and told them of what was happening here and yet nothing was inforced. I have beware of dog signs up around my home and my property. I have done all that I could that was in the right for warnings and word of mouth to those that tormented my pets.
2007-05-10
23:58:30 ·
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Poor thing, he was just defending himself and his property. I would talk to each of the kids that did that and explain what their actions caused. Talk to them separately so that they don't get that 'I'm too cool' attitude. Don't be accusatoy, but I would explain that that kind of behavoir has consequences and your family is suffering because they thought that was fun. Just like drinking and then driving around is fun, right? Dumb kids, and stupid parents that teach their kids that violence like throwing rocks at dogs is okay.
I hope there is a special dog heaven, where dogs get to do the same thing to the people that did that to them.
I don't know that you have any legal recourse except maybe a civil suit against the kids that tormented him. Did they come on your property? If so, you may have a case.
2007-05-10 23:09:17
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answered by Shanna 7
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I totally agree with Dogtrainer 100%. some of the other answers have a bit of validity and others that I read are just ignorance. I might also add that it is known that male dogs, do at times become overly protective of the female of the house as well as female dogs do with the male of the house but usually not as extreme. Neutering your dog will not solve your problem. There are plenty of neutered dogs that exhibit serious aggression issues. The fact that your dog is 3 years old and you have only had him for a relatively short period of time brings up a few questions. Where did you acquire him from? Do you know anything pertaining to his life prior to joining your home? There could be some past history or experiences in his life that has brought on this behavior. You may not want to hear it again but as a positive animal trainer I am going to tell you for not only your good but for the good of your dog as well, that wrestling your dog to the ground to gain "dominance" can be detrimental to both the dog and the humans involved. From experience I am simply telling you that this type of "training" is going to bring about more aggression. If you really do want to keep your dog and stop having these issues then you will be willing to go the extra mile by attending positive dog training classes with your dog. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are going to keep him, then please, begin the process of placing him somewhere that without a doubt does want him and will go that extra mile. A great leader leads by gaining trust and respect from it's followers. Trust and respect are earned. No matter how hard you try to force anything onto something, if they do not respect or trust you, you will most certainly fail. I do wish you, your dog and your husband the best of luck. Your best answer still lies in the hands of Dogtrainer. Dog Bless!
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answered by Anonymous
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So sorry for your loss.
But I agree with the others if the police won't do anything take matters into your own hands. I know it is uncomfortable to go door to door asking people to please leave your dogs alone. But it might be the best thing to do. And I don't know the rules/laws in Alaska but in North Carolina if you have No Trespassing signs up in your yard where it is visible then you can have them arrested for coming into our yard and tormenting your dog.
Also, is it possible to take the to a friends house who may not work the same hours as you and yours? It also will help protect your dogs to keep them under supervision during the day. I wish you the best of luck!
2007-05-11 00:47:30
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answered by LA 3
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God, the same exact thing happened to my dad's beloved dog when he was younger. He gave him to his really good friend because his friend lived on the beach and he thought the dog would be much happier with a beach to run on, but he was wrong. There were a bunch of punk kids that would pick on him when his owner wasn't there. They would throw rocks and poke sticks at him and taunt him. He was the sweetest, most gentle dog my dad says. Then one day he bit one of the kids and he had to be put down.
I'll never forget that story. He was just defending himself and his home - he was doing his job. I wish there was some type of law that could defend dogs that were abused into defensive aggression like that. I'm so sorry about that situation - I wouldn't know what to do.
2007-05-11 00:10:50
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answered by eggie. 3
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I had the exact same thing happen to my dog. I had a female rottweiler and the neighbor kids would walk by and drag sticks along my chain-link fence. Literally drove the dog nuts. She finally ended up vaulting the fence and biting the kid. You've done pretty much everything you could as far as getting the police involved. I would've talked to the neighbors though. If the cops won't do it then it's pretty much up to you to do their job. I don't know of anything that you could do legally...but, maybe, you could get your vet to allow you to post a memorial to your dog in the office of their clinic. Name names (including police) and it might entice them to do a better job next time if enough "animal" people see it. Sorry about your dog!
2007-05-10 23:11:54
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answered by Arcangel 4
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This is a very sad situtation, and about the only thing that you could probley do is put up a fence or move.
If you put up a fence then you can get them for tresspassing, and the "Tormenters" would not have the protection of a chain length.
People like that are the ones that should be put down!
2007-05-10 23:10:10
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answered by Bea S 3
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I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Your situation, unfortunately, shows why it is such a bad ideas to leave dogs chained outside. Kids sometimes get hurt, but the biggest loser is always the dog.
Where I live, there are petitions circulating to make it illegal to chain dogs in this way. Not the answer you were looking for, I'm afraid, but probably the best solution to protect _both_ people and dogs.
2007-05-10 23:10:40
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answered by twosweethounds 4
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I am so sorry for you and your poor dog. These neighbours are cruel, malicious people. Chances are they were probably afraid of your dog which is why they began tormenting him in the first place.
If your dog was also trained to be indoors, why did you leave him outside when you were not at home? If he was getting regular walks and enough time outside to go to the toilet he should not have needed to be left out. If you get another dog, I suggest you move away from those awful people or keep the dog in when you are not around to protect it.
2007-05-11 01:33:20
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answered by Anonymous
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What a sad and unfortunate story. There is not much you can do legally here, but I do hope these pathetic and horrible neighbours of yours get their own back one day. Personally, I would move - it does not sound like a nice place when people have nothing better to do than torment an innocent animal. Sorry.
2007-05-10 23:11:16
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answered by square_dotzz 4
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This is what you do put up video cameras and catch those kids in the act and take it straight to their parents and tell them that if they dont control their kids then you will take measures to control them yourself . Let them figure that out for themselves . also let everyone around you think you are crazy and they will leave you alone . Act crazy when you are outside . My grandmother told me this and i think it worked cause she never got bothered again . some of the neighbors actually thought she had a gun and was not afraid to use it .
2007-05-11 01:10:03
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answered by Kate T. 7
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