Re: Neighbor's Killer Dog

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@HappyDaze wrote:
@fortune wrote:
@HappyDaze wrote:
@fortune wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Has the dog actually made physical contact that has resulted in damage? I'm not sure the police can do much more than suggest that the man take a different route when walking his vicious dog. Not a very hospitable neighbor.
This is not a friendly neighbor. His last dog bit my son and ripped his pants to shreds in OUR yard.
Did you call the cops? If this happened, this is EXACTLY the time to call the cops/animal control. You neglected to mention this pretty serious incident before- you only mentioned your fear that he'd attack you.
You are absolutely right! My son should have called the cops! They did reimburse him for his clothes that were destroyed. I think they were glad we didn't report them!
If you were there, you could have called them. I don't understand though- if your son was bit, doesn't he want to make sure the dog had rabies shots and had a doctor look at it? I would never take the risk of a dog bite without checking that rabies shots were up to date. I also wouldn't trust their "word" that he is up to date on rabies, I would have animal control get that information directly from where the dog got the shots.

You're so right!!!!! Thank you!!

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@Karnerblue wrote:
@fortune YOU have to make a decision and a choice. It kind of seems like you have a "yes, but ..." comeback for each suggestion given to you. You are scared and worried about your safety. Are you going to hide in fear or do something about it? The decision is yours .... lots of good avenues were given for you to take.

Start with your housing authority. If he's breaking rules or posing an unsafe environment, then it's their job to confront him leaving you out of it.

You stated that your son was reimbursed for his clothes. Why was that let go ... it should have been reported.

Good advice, Karnerblue!

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

It seems you may be scared of owner,and dog, but when something happens you must call the police,mean while call animal control, call police and ask questions,on what can be done.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@HappyDaze wrote:
@fortune wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Has the dog actually made physical contact that has resulted in damage? I'm not sure the police can do much more than suggest that the man take a different route when walking his vicious dog. Not a very hospitable neighbor.
This is not a friendly neighbor. His last dog bit my son and ripped his pants to shreds in OUR yard.
Did you call the cops? If this happened, this is EXACTLY the time to call the cops/animal control. You neglected to mention this pretty serious incident before- you only mentioned your fear that he'd attack you.

Different dog.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

@goldensrbest wrote:
It seems you may be scared of owner,and dog, but when something happens you must call the police,mean while call animal control, call police and ask questions,on what can be done.

Agreed! I dont understand- you didn't call the police when you say the dog bit your son and your grand dog TWICE but you want to call them now when the dog hasn't done anything? There is no proof now that this dog has done anything wrong and they will only do something when there is proof so you MUST call when there is an actual incident. I don't get it?

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

@fortune wrote:
@HappyDaze wrote:
@fortune wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Has the dog actually made physical contact that has resulted in damage? I'm not sure the police can do much more than suggest that the man take a different route when walking his vicious dog. Not a very hospitable neighbor.
This is not a friendly neighbor. His last dog bit my son and ripped his pants to shreds in OUR yard.
Did you call the cops? If this happened, this is EXACTLY the time to call the cops/animal control. You neglected to mention this pretty serious incident before- you only mentioned your fear that he'd attack you.
Different dog.

It doesn't matter- you still need to call the cops when incidents happen and this would make more sense why you are so deathly afraid now.

Sorry I am just trying to follow this story but new information keeps slowly leaking out so I think I just need to bail now, lol. Good luck to you, @fortune.

SahmIam · ‎04-16-2010

@CrazyDaisy wrote:
@SahmIam wrote:
You can always tell the people who think a dog can do no wrong.. it comes out in this type of a post. Always.

OP, you're afraid. And you have the right to feel what you feel. There are many owners who have no right to own a dog; they actually find it funny when someone is afraid of their pet. I think that's kinda craaaaappy but that's me. My question to you is this:

Have you seen this dog do the same thing to anyone else when it walks by? If so, then you have the answer. Sadly, the owner isn't doing what he/she needs to do to make the dog behave; training it to have manners while on a leash. It appears that the owner problaby isn't interested in doing so as this isn't the first it has happened.

Talk to the neighbor, that's the best you can do.

My neighbor has a dog that they shouldn't own; they can't control it, they don't want to bother controlling it and the dog is paying the price for having poor owners. In my world, there are 2 types of dogs: A and B.

A dogs are a joy to be around and are welcome anywhere. They behave at all times, they have manner on or off the leash and their owners work hard to train them.

B dogs are a nightmare. Nobody wants them to be around, they understand or don't listen to any commands, they take their owners on a walk instead of the other way around. Time and love are needed and the owners don't have it or don't want to give it. My neighbors's dog is a B dog. Shame as he's sweet but way too much for the owners to deal.

Good luck to you with this. I can't imagine NOT keeping my dog from doing what this one is doing when coming up to a person. I just.... can't. Hugs.

What a dilemma..I have a dog that will occasionally bark and lunge at strangers or neighbors when on leash, yet I can compete in agility trials that are off leash. Really cannot make generalizations about people or dogs. You have absolutely no idea how much work was put into getting her to this point. You also have no idea what the real situation may be.

Yes I do, as a matter of fact. But because I don't agree with you, I obviously am clueless. Thanks. BTW, you reinforced my comment. Thank you again.

Mustang Shar · ‎03-24-2010

Haven't read the entire thread, but is there a HOA restriction on the SIZE or TYPE of dog allowed? Some may restrict to small dogs only.

Living in in a town home community can be difficult if neighbors aren't on cordial terms. But DO check your rules and regulations.

The only alternative you have is to go indoors. If that dog gets free, it would be horrible.

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

Have the other neighbors complained about the dog?

Angus15 · ‎02-18-2016

Honestly my dog breaks my heart. I've had many dogs, and been a dog lover all my life, but i've never had one like him before. He is damaged and i can't fix him. I can only keep him safe and mostly away from others. He doesn't even like to be out in the yard. I've tried to sit out there with him but he wants to get back inside where he feels safe. Taking him to the vet is a nightmare and he needs to be sedated. His first vet said to put him down but I refused. The vet i use now says to just do what i'm doing; a quiet life with no visitors or other animals around to scare him. I'd love to be able to take him to the dog park, or around lots of people and it just makes me sad. After 7 years he is just starting to trust my sister a bit but stil hates my bil. It doesn't help that he isn't a dog lover and is afraid of him. I'm disabled, and live alone, and this dog is my best friend.