Re: Neighbor's Killer Dog

c_la_vee · ‎03-11-2010

Does the dog do the same thing to your other neighbors or just you and your household?

I ask that because I'm thinking that this dog might have gotten a sense that your grand dog is next door and made a mental note of it. Dogs can get pretty fixated.

Like -If I ever get out I'm going to get that guy-

Then when he sees you, he is transferring on to you what he has been waiting to do to your dog. He probably smells him on you. He might be dog aggressive and not necessarily people aggressive but if people are in the way, watch out.

Not saying that's what is happening because I don't know, just a maybe.

Personally, I would not have a problem with a dog behaving that way towards me. Not all dogs are pugs.

What I do have a problem with is that the owner is not making any effort, not even a little, to correct that behaviour. Total jerk!

I am too scared to ask what happened to his previous dogs.

I wouldn't give him any sort of treat or try to touch him (as if! LOL) without the owner's permission.

If you really want to call the police or animal control because you are scared, that's OK, they probably won't do anything because nothing happened but they might, you never know, knock on the guy's door and tell them that there has been a complaint and nothing happened but to just be mindful, that's all. But they can't do any more than that.

When your grand dog visits, please make sure to keep him protected and not to leave him in the front of the house. He's cute.

If your phone has a video feature, do that and do it so the owner sees you taking the video. It might make him nervous that you have proof of his dog's behaviour and his lack of discipline and he might start walking the dog across the street or be more careful.

BTW, I'm a dog lover, we have 5.

All rescues and 2 are rottweilers. All came from bad situations. Rotties are the sweetest and loyal of dogs but some small, yappy dogs, especially jack russell, can get to them. We would never just let them snare and growl and lunge towards other dogs or anybody and not do anything.

Don't know why owners of small dogs think it's cute when their dogs do that. Or think it's no big deal.

Another thing, could you ask him to introduce the dog to you? Don't touch the dog, just get introduced every time they go by. Dog has to sit down for that.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

@SahmIam wrote:
@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.

Did not realize that you had first hand knowledge of this situation, perhaps you can go and help the dog owner in this situation. Never said you were clueless, please do not put words in my mouth, so to speak. Just that there is no black and white when dealing with dogs or people. There are people who do not understand that there are varing degrees of issues that both dogs and people deal with daily. These generilizatiions are more harmful than helpful.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

Witchy Woman · ‎03-15-2010

@Angus15 wrote:
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.

Your story broke my heart, but I wanted to thank you for taking care of this dog.

I'm sad thinking what might have made his this way. I don't think dogs are born mean.

Bless you for caring enough to keep him safe.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@Angus15 wrote:
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.

Your story broke my heart, but I wanted to thank you for taking care of this dog.

I'm sad thinking what might have made his this way. I don't think dogs are born mean.

Bless you for caring enough to keep him safe.

I completely agree with @Witchy Woman, @Angus15 thank you so much for being this dog's only hope for a good life, a life where he can live in peace. Life is not black and white and not all dogs can be socialized or "perfect" dogs able to be walked normally on a leash, never barking at anyone else or any other dog or able to play at a dog park. That doesn't mean they are bad dogs. It doesn't mean they should be put down. They just need to find a family or person who understands their needs and are willing to accomodate their needs in order to keep both the dog and others safe. It is a very selfless thing for you to do and most would not do it. So thank you for being this dog's hero.

house_cat · ‎03-09-2010

We had a neighbor like that. He had a huge bull terrier. We reported him to the HOA numerous times - there was nothing they could do except contact the owner of the house he was renting, who did nothing.

One day it ran off on him and tore apart the neighbor's cockapoo, right in front of the children. That was horrifying enough, but it could have been the children.

I had a neighbor like that in my previous house. Besides the fact that her dogs were vicious, they were being abused and neglected. I called the Animal Control at least 10 times. They responded every time - took the dogs away on one occasion and then gave them back. They came after my beagle and Llasa Apso, in my yard, and the only saving grace was that my son was home, ran out and chased them with a bat. Well, guess what? They eventually did kill a neighbor's dog and I had to go to court to testify. People who can abuse animals and allow them to terrorize others should be jailed, in my opinion.

~ house cat ~

Irshgrl31201 · ‎03-18-2010

I don't mean to sound negative or judgey but it seems you just want something to complain about. THis man had a dog that has already biten your relative and no cops or animal control were called when they should have been. You didn't call to complain about that which is very serious. I don't understand making a post about a dog that hasn't bitten you yet when you did nothing about the dog that did attack. Doesn't make sense.

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maestra · ‎03-09-2010

Our latest rescue, a cocker spaniel (my fave breed) was neglected, but loved (breeder had terminal cancer and the other had dementia.) He wasnt handled enough as a puppy so at 2 yrs. old he stresses around people.

We bring him out to socialize on leash, and while he barks or growls he doesnt bite. He has become MUCH better over the last 6 months. This behavior caused him to be the last of the litter mates to be adopted.

Our little man is loving and sweet and everyone has been very kind and patient.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

You can't control other people's actions, only your own. When you see him come out with the dog you need to go inside.Problem solved. In a few min. you can go back out.

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

@Karnerblue wrote:
@fortune Did you call the authorities when your son was bitten? What happened to that dog?

That is what I was wondering. This current dog cannot be judged by the last one. Foaming at the mouth?? I imagine that some of us are thinking that you are exaggerating due to fear and that is why we are questioning the situation. What are the other neighbors doing about this dog?

Some dogs sound ferocious but are not. My border collie has a loud scary bark when other dogs (with their owners) are coming toward her but lays on her stomach when they get near.

Did you ever say what breed this dog is??

kelsey17 · ‎04-10-2012

@fortune wrote:
I posted a thread about this a while back. My next door neighbor has a big vicious dog. He walks her right by my house every day. If I'm outside, the dog growls, hisses, pulls on the leash, and tries to get to me. The owner holds onto the leash and just lets the dog struggle to get free. He doesn't let the dog know that trying to kill someone isn't acceptable.

I don't know what to do. I want to say to him that the next time his dog attempts to attack me I will call the police. Or, I could call the police and just report the dog. It's my next door neighbor and if I take action, he will be my worst nightmare. The guy is not a nice person. This is the third vicious dog he's owned.

I understand your problem...i had a similar one....one of our neighbors in our small community had a rescue dog..one of several he had over the years. It looked like a bulldog-pitbull type mix......he warned us the dog growled at some of the other residents....but luckily the dog didn't react that way to my husband or myself....but there was something i didn't trust about the dog....so i avoided it as much as i could.............in the end.... the dog attacked the man's wife and they had to get rid of the dog.....its has been so nice since they got rid of the dog and we feel we can go outside without running into the animal.................good luck and hope your situation gets better.