Neighbor's Killer Dog - Page 18

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@fortune wrote:
My son spoke to the pet owner last night (3/10/16). The guy said he didn't know why I was afraid. He said he had a choke collar and double leash on the dog and that he was the only one in the family that walked the dog.

While my son was talking to him, the dog was trying to get to my son. The man was yanking the dog away from my son the whole time they were talking. He's clueless.

At least I know the collar and leash aren't likely to break. I consider this the first step. Next, it will be animal control if he continues to let the dog charge me.

Thanks again for all the excellent advice from you posters!!!!!

@fortune, that's a step in the right direction. Make a note of the date and time of this discussion and record any other steps you and your neighbors take. It may be important in demonstrating that you have made all reasonable efforts to deal with the issue before escalating it to the proper authorities. As always, be aware of your surroundings and have some protection (spray, air horn) near or on your person. LM

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

Yikes, I'm not sure I would own a dog that required a choke collar as well as two leashes in order to control it. Sounds like an "accident" waiting to happen. I hope all works out well for you.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@fortune wrote:
My son spoke to the pet owner last night (3/10/16). The guy said he didn't know why I was afraid. He said he had a choke collar and double leash on the dog and that he was the only one in the family that walked the dog.

While my son was talking to him, the dog was trying to get to my son. The man was yanking the dog away from my son the whole time they were talking. He's clueless.

At least I know the collar and leash aren't likely to break. I consider this the first step. Next, it will be animal control if he continues to let the dog charge me.

Thanks again for all the excellent advice from you posters!!!!!

@fortune The leash may not break, but the strength of a dog determined to go could wrench the leash from the owner's hand, so I would still keep my distance. Do you know what breed of dog it is, doesn't really matter, but I am curious.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@Ms X wrote:
Can the people objecting to the singling out of pit bulls at least admit that some dogs require more advanced owners than others? Some breeds are inherently aggressive and therefore must be trained and treated properly. I'm no expert, but I'd be willing to bet that such dogs are much more challenging than the average lab. Lazy, irresponsible, and inexperienced owners should not have these breeds as pets. Certainly, careless owners shouldn't have a dog at all, but certain breeds require more from the owner than others.

I like dogs, but I'm so tired of owners letting their dogs run at me and even jump on me repeatedly (these are strangers on the streets and the beaches) while they REFUSE to call them back. These dogs aren't even supposed to be off the leash! I've actually had some refuse to call them back because they don't think the dog will bite. They are utterly without any consideration for anyone but THEMSELVES. These people should not own dogs. And there are a lot of people like this. They are literally ALL OVER THE PLACE where I live.

I totally agree. Yes, some breeds (and quite a few besides pit bulls) definitely require a firm hand and experienced owners, plus early training, including pit bulls. Yes people need to buy from responsible breeders and know their dog's bred temperament.

I think what some object to (me included) is the knee-jerk condemnation of all pit bulls as viscious, slavering, blood-thirsty killing machines out for continual and permanent blood, with people refusing to acknowledge that your first paragraph and mine make a difference in the lives of these dogs.

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Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@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.

@fortune

I haven't read every single post, but am unclear about this ... Just how often does this happen? How many times a day is this dog walked and how often are you outside when this happens? What makes you think the dog wants to "kill" you? Has the dog ever actually come into your yard? Are you afraid of all dogs ... or just this one?

It seems to me the owner has the right to walk his dog on a leash if he wants .... why don't you just go around to the back of the house or inside if you see them coming?

I think you're making this into more of a problem than it actually is.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

The dog is poorly trained, period. No dog should be allowed to snarl and hiss and try to lunge. Nor should the OP have to hide in her house or garage until the dog has passed on by.

The dog has learned that it is ok to behave this way when it sees the OP; and should that dog get loose and attack, the dog will be quarantined and put down if other reports are on file.

The dog is stressed and frustrated. The owner is irresponsible.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

fortune · ‎03-14-2010

@mousiegirl wrote:
@fortune wrote:
My son spoke to the pet owner last night (3/10/16). The guy said he didn't know why I was afraid. He said he had a choke collar and double leash on the dog and that he was the only one in the family that walked the dog.

While my son was talking to him, the dog was trying to get to my son. The man was yanking the dog away from my son the whole time they were talking. He's clueless.

At least I know the collar and leash aren't likely to break. I consider this the first step. Next, it will be animal control if he continues to let the dog charge me.

Thanks again for all the excellent advice from you posters!!!!!

@fortune The leash may not break, but the strength of a dog determined to go could wrench the leash from the owner's hand, so I would still keep my distance. Do you know what breed of dog it is, doesn't really matter, but I am curious.

@mousiegirl The dog is a big dog, a mutt, about the size of a German Shepherd. When it is in attack mode, the hair stands up on the middle of its back like a ridge!

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@fortune wrote:
@mousiegirl wrote:
@fortune wrote:
My son spoke to the pet owner last night (3/10/16). The guy said he didn't know why I was afraid. He said he had a choke collar and double leash on the dog and that he was the only one in the family that walked the dog.

While my son was talking to him, the dog was trying to get to my son. The man was yanking the dog away from my son the whole time they were talking. He's clueless.

At least I know the collar and leash aren't likely to break. I consider this the first step. Next, it will be animal control if he continues to let the dog charge me.

Thanks again for all the excellent advice from you posters!!!!!

@fortune The leash may not break, but the strength of a dog determined to go could wrench the leash from the owner's hand, so I would still keep my distance. Do you know what breed of dog it is, doesn't really matter, but I am curious.
@mousiegirl The dog is a big dog, a mutt, about the size of a German Shepherd. When it is in attack mode, the hair stands up on the middle of its back like a ridge!

@fortune That is scary. Once, I was walking a friend's dog, and a Lab ran across the street and bit the German Shepherd I was walking I told it to go home, loudly, and it went, thankfully, as I was afraid I would be in the middle of a dog fight for a minute.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

@fortune wrote:

@mousiegirl The dog is a big dog, a mutt, about the size of a German Shepherd. When it is in attack mode, the hair stands up on the middle of its back like a ridge!

If the dog is a mutt why are posters in an uproar about pit bulls?

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

caravaggio wrote:
Oh good grief I feel bad for this dog. He hasn't actually done anything but is being portrayed as a killer.

We raised German Shepherds and Pitbulls they can be strong but are very loving dogs.

my daughter and her boyfriend rescued a puppy pitbull from the streets almost exactly a year ago. he had worms and was emaciated.....you could see his bones sticking out. they tried to find out his owner and went to the vet to see if he was chipped. my daughter also posted in a lost and found facebook page for our area. no one claimed him and they were sure glad they didnt. they took him to get his shots and he is now a happy and healthy and ACTIVE dog. he is very loving and enjoys snuggling with them. the only thing about him being dangerous is that tail of his......wow, when he shakes his tail and it happens to hit you, that thing hurts! lol

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