Guest Anonymous Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 Right next to me I just had some new neighbors move in and they have 5 or 6 pitbulls. Thats ok and all I have 2 myself, but the thing is they dont keep them penned,chained or locked up in any way. They wonder all over. My dogs are penned up durning the day when I am at work and in the house when I am home. My 2 pitbulls only get along well with each other. I dont want my neighbors dogs coming over here becouse the might not leave alive. I told my new neighbors that they should do something wit their dogs becouse mine would get in a fight with theirs. They said they cant chain or pen they up becouse it dont feel right! What can I do? Quote
Dad4duchess Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 You have a really big problem here. I can't really help you too much because it's not really affecting me but I would say just if you have a gate to your backyard make sure it's locked and they just can't get into your house. Are the neighbors dogs mean? Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 I would aree with Dad4duchess, get a gate and make sure it is locked... One thing I don't agree with you is the fact that you chain your dogs up? Not meaning to be rude or anything but why do you chain a dog up. Why not leave them in a crate? I like your idea of penning them up, but a chain? I do NOT believe in chains, ropes, or anything else ties a dog up.... Just my my opinion.... :D Rowie-the-Pooh :angel: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 Are the dogs getting free run of their garden or the neighbourhood? If it's the neighbourhood then the dogs are not in control of the owner and can be reported. If on the other hand they are getting the free run of their own garden the only thing you can do is make sure your own garden is secure of any possible meeting of the dogs, ie raise fencing to a height that means the dogs can't jump over and definately a decent gate! It's the responsiblity of both owners to make sure that their pets are securely confined to the area allowed but not neccessary with chains or ropes. A decent sized run would be the best option in my opinion for both sets of dogs. Quote
deepseasnake Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 kylie said, ...they have 5 or 6 pitbulls...I dont want my neighbors dogs coming over here becouse the might not leave alive... I want to throw something in, if they have 6 and you have 2 chances are its not their dogs that will be lifeless after the meeting of the two packs. I dont care how bada$s your dogs are 1 on 3 arent good odds. it sounds like your neighbor doesnt really care a whole lot about your problem so I would tend to say something that would make them care, "if your dog lays a foot in my yard it gets a 12 gauge slug into its skull, by the way welcome to the neighborhood" or "I have posted a sign and told the local PD and if I feel threatend by your dog or if its on my property I'll shoot it for my and/or my dogs protection" I know a lawyer that deals in contracts so if I were you I might have him write up an affidavit releasing you from civil judgement for the defensive slaying of their dogs, just a thought :D Quote
Shannon_C Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 What i am getting from the message about your neighbours dogs running around, it seems that there is either no fence between yours and theres or its small enough for dogs to run through or jump over.....but i take it that (being a sensible owner you would have one) however to prevent any serious accidents happening....a good 6 ft strong wooden fence would be advisable in terms of concrete posts cemented well into the ground to hold the fence panels up, rather than wood posts as these could move and eventually it would all come down with a strong wind. If the neighbours were willing you could go half n'half with the cost to have one put up. I don't advise dogs being tied up, its not fair and in my eyes i dont see a reason why that person should be allowed to have dog/dogs if that is all they are used for....it can make them boisterous, also become aggressive as them kind dont get the attention they disserve. Good Luck! and let us know how you get on. Quote
Hobbit Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 Rowie-the-Pooh napisał(a): One thing I don't agree with you is the fact that you chain your dogs up? Not meaning to be rude or anything but why do you chain a dog up. Why not leave them in a crate? If the ONLY choice and I mean ONLY choice would be to tie a dog out or leave them in a crate ---- which sounds more mentally soothing? A crate maybe safer, but at least with being tied out, the dog could use the bathroom instead of holding it until the pain was so severe that it HAD to use the bathroom in the crate and then stand in it or lay in it. Quote
deepseasnake Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 wow I read right over that, yeah why would you oppose a run line and advocate a box? you are starting to sound like Egg :lol:. Rowie IMO our dogs (Goldens) really need their space, mine have a run with a roof that they live in together and are quite happy in it. but I would NEVER leave my dogs in a box the only time I feel its ever acceptable to "box" a dog is on a plane, and I HATE it when Oscar and Nikki are on planes! I think we as people forget that these animals arent just here for our amussement they are animals that have certain needs. Free roam and space are definatly on top of their needs list. I'll bet Hobbits dogs would maim him if he left them in a crate :lol: Quote
Hobbit Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 deepseasnake napisał(a): I'll bet Hobbits dogs would maim him if he left them in a crate :lol: They LOVE to sleep in there, but aren't too keen on being "boxed" up. It's funny, because they all have their favorite place and will just stand there looking bewildered if someone else is in their favorite spot. Quote
deepseasnake Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 hehe, I figured the perpitrator would be nipped and "herded" out :lol: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 2, 2002 Posted November 2, 2002 My dogs are Ex-fighting dogs that were saved from their old homes. My dogs stay in a very large 7 foot tall fence, with a gate. But I am afraid,there is lots of things on the other side of my fence that the other dogs could jump on and get into my yard. My neighbors dogs run all over the neighborhood. I am not sure if they are mean or not. I dont like the thought of a dog on a chain, but it is safer to be on a chain then running around fee. Quote
Shannon_C Posted November 2, 2002 Posted November 2, 2002 I see where your coming from now Kylie, hmm a bit of a problem you have.....are your neighbours dogs dangerous ? but saying that, on the other hand they should'nt be roaming in the neighbourhood its dangerous for themselves and others. The only thing i can suggest is to have a word with your neighbours and ask them to keep there dogs in, especially to move things from near there gate and fence, which can encourage the dogs to jump onto. Tell them how you feel. GOOD LUCK! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 3, 2002 Posted November 3, 2002 I called the pound and they said it would be a week befor they could come up. My town doesn't have a pound, we have Bowling Green, come down once a week. Quote
gooeydog Posted November 3, 2002 Posted November 3, 2002 I don't know about plane trips being the only acceptable time to "box" a dog... a crate saved Goo from the being PTS right after she went through my window (but left the screen intact and stayed in my room). My dad said, "that's it. The dog just went through a plate glass window, you better find someplace else for her to live because she's not staying here". Goo's noy exactly a good adoption prospect, so either we had to keep her or have her PTS. I ended up digging her crate out from underneath the porch (we hadn't used it since she was about 1 1/2 yrs old, so it had been under there for a while) and she stayed in that while I was in school until she "kicked the habit" of "window peeking". If my mom got home before I did, she let her out, and she was free most of the other time (as long as there was someone home). It took about 3 months (and a babygate and 2 metal grates across my windows) for me to feel confident letting her free in my room while I was gone. The crate was retired to underneath the porch again until we got Casey and Joey, and it now adorns our dining room, along with Annie's. The only time the doors are closed though is if someone comes to visit and they won't leave the person alone, when they're eating, and if they get "treats" like bones or chewys. I don't think crating is good as a long term solution/containment (or in Annie's case, torture) device, but they can be good for short amounts of time. BTW, we've always called Annie's crate the "see through box" because she avoids it like the plague, and when she's in there, she presses her face up against the side with a pathetic look on it like she's enduring the worst torture possible :lol: Quote
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