The Neighbor's Dog

[Kabob]

So it's nap time...I'm sitting down to my own lunch when I spy the neighbor's dog running by on my front lawn....again.

This dog gets out all the time and is constantly being brought back by one person or another. I can't get the dog now since I can't leave the kids alone but grrrrr....this dog is a terror! I've seen him knock down old ladies and young kids alike. He'll chase people down and bowl into them then jump and paw and nip in excitement. He also almost killed my cat when my cat slipped outside one (and only one) time...he is super aggressive towards other animals.

Anyway...I don't want to be the bad neighbor by complaining (again) but I really don't want him attacking (even out of playfulness) or even scaring any of my daycare families while they try to load up their kids...it hasn't happened yet but with summer around the corner, these neighbors intentionally let their dog run loose because they claim the kids like to play with him...

[My3cents]

So it's nap time...I'm sitting down to my own lunch when I spy the neighbor's dog running by on my front lawn....again.

This dog gets out all the time and is constantly being brought back by one person or another. I can't get the dog now since I can't leave the kids alone but grrrrr....this dog is a terror! I've seen him knock down old ladies and young kids alike. He'll chase people down and bowl into them then jump and paw and nip in excitement. He also almost killed my cat when my cat slipped outside one (and only one) time...he is super aggressive towards other animals.

Anyway...I don't want to be the bad neighbor by complaining (again) but I really don't want him attacking (even out of playfulness) or even scaring any of my daycare families while they try to load up their kids...it hasn't happened yet but with summer around the corner, these neighbors intentionally let their dog run loose because they claim the kids like to play with him...

call them every time and then if they don't do anything about it, call the police and let them handle it. I wouldn't want the liability of a dog hurting someone on my property- They are not going to like it, but that is ok, you don't like it either-

[Second Home]

Many places have where you can call in to animal control and report anonymously .

I have done it before when a neighbors dog kept getting loose and chasing people .

[llpa]

Ugh I detest people like your neighbor!! Dogs will do whatever they are allowed to do. These people obviously don't care about that dog very much! I am a big dog lover and participate in rescue etc. That is an accident waiting to happen. Dogs are still animals and should not be allowed to run w no boundaries. If children start teasing or playing and running that dog could hurt them just by reacting to them in excitement. Bad situation for all involved. Srry for the vent! It's a hot topic w me.

[Blackcat31]

So it's nap time...I'm sitting down to my own lunch when I spy the neighbor's dog running by on my front lawn....again.

This dog gets out all the time and is constantly being brought back by one person or another. I can't get the dog now since I can't leave the kids alone but grrrrr....this dog is a terror! I've seen him knock down old ladies and young kids alike. He'll chase people down and bowl into them then jump and paw and nip in excitement. He also almost killed my cat when my cat slipped outside one (and only one) time...he is super aggressive towards other animals.

Anyway...I don't want to be the bad neighbor by complaining (again) but I really don't want him attacking (even out of playfulness) or even scaring any of my daycare families while they try to load up their kids...it hasn't happened yet but with summer around the corner, these neighbors intentionally let their dog run loose because they claim the kids like to play with him...

Sometimes you just have to be. Especially when your actions (complaining) are based on protecting others.

Call animal control.

Obviously any requests or helpfulness by you and other neighbors hasn't helped the dog owners to understand that their dog must be kept in and not allowed to get out.

[MotherNature]

call animal control. Seriously? The kids like playing w/ the dog, so we just let it roam loose, unattended, illegally..oh well...teehee.. yeeeaaahh..call animal control. They're not responsible pet owners at all; you can be anonymous, but don't put up w/ that crap.

[Kabob]

Yeah...the neighbors in my cul-de-sac already think I'm mean and stuck up because I called the cops on my other next door neighbors for letting their 1 yr old run loose without ANY supervision. They think I'm also too strict with my dog because I don't allow him to bark and I don't allow the neighborhood kids to play with him.

Guess I'll have to have animal control number ready...the dog has not been returned so far...I can only hope he finds a better home. Both neighbors on either side of me keep their dogs outside at all times and they bark at all times and try to escape at all times and go nuts when they do escape. All because their kids wanted a dog because we have a dog so the neighbors told me it's my fault.

[misslori50]

this morning my neighbhors stupid dogs were out again and this time they were in my yard barking at my day care kids arriving. im not sure what to do about it

[AslansG1rl]

Call animal control.

You need to protect the kids yin your care. If they go outside to play or even just leaving with parents, and the dog hurts them, you will feel SO AWFUL AND RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DODNT DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT IT.

I too am a dog lover. My little 16 month golden mix is my best friend, he isn't aloud to bark in the house, at people,or other neighbors. He isn't permitted outside WITHOUT a collar and leash. It's not being mean, it's keeping my dog safe.

Your neighbors obviously don't understand what proper dog ownership requires. You have warned them, asked them repeatedly.

Call animal control everytime their dog is loose. If they get their dog back, they will be more careful in the future. ASLO, you may be saving the dogs life by calling. These misguided people let him out to run free, but by doing so are risking the dog getting hit by a car, eating something toxic, or being stolen.

You will be doing yourself, your kids, ALL your neighbors, and the dog a huge favor.

[AslansG1rl]

this morning my neighbhors stupid dogs were out again and this time they were in my yard barking at my day care kids arriving. im not sure what to do about it

You call your local animal control number and report a stray, aggressive dog THREATENING your children. They will come get the dog, and the owners will have to pay a hefty fine to get him back. Look up your local animal control number, and EVERYTIME you see a dog by itself outside, CALL. you will protect your kids, and probably be saving the dog from getting hit by a car or a protective dcp.

Either program the number in your cell or write it down where you should have other emergency numbers like child abuse hotline, and poison control.

[TwinKristi]

If you have a decent phone take pics as well and sometimes you can email them to an officer and they will do whatever they can in their power to stop whether that's keeping the animal or fining the owners. We have a dog that's always getting out and pooping in everyone's yard. Everyone knows who's dog it is and almost every day it's let loose to do its business. Ugh! Makes me sick! I have called animal control when their dog and another were just running up and down the street, in and out from in front of cars... Of course by the time they got here the animals were inside but if there's numerous calls documented on one street they HAVE TO do something or say you will hold them liable when someone gets bit as you are documenting every call you've made and their lack of response.

[AslansG1rl]

If you have a decent phone take pics as well and sometimes you can email them to an officer and they will do whatever they can in their power to stop whether that's keeping the animal or fining the owners. We have a dog that's always getting out and pooping in everyone's yard. Everyone knows who's dog it is and almost every day it's let loose to do its business. Ugh! Makes me sick! I have called animal control when their dog and another were just running up and down the street, in and out from in front of cars... Of course by the time they got here the animals were inside but if there's numerous calls documented on one street they HAVE TO do something or say you will hold them liable when someone gets bit as you are documenting every call you've made and their lack of response.

yes yes yes

[Second Home]

I would be wary of saying the dog is threatening people if he is not . Just a dog on the loose again and the house # it belongs to.

We had a dog on our street reported as being aggressive , the police showed up with guns drawn and cornered the dog until animal control got there . Had the dog gone after the police ( as it close to doing because they had it cornered and the dog was scared ) they would have shot it right in front of everyone watching kids included .

[countrymom]

call animal control or the pound. And report it as aggressive. Trust me. They need to learn their lesson that you can't do this. Also call your city and explain the problem, they may even send someone out to see what is going on.

[craftymissbeth]

I would be wary of saying the dog is threatening people if he is not . Just a dog on the loose again and the house # it belongs to.

We had a dog on our street reported as being aggressive , the police showed up with guns drawn and cornered the dog until animal control got there . Had the dog gone after the police ( as it close to doing because they had it cornered and the dog was scared ) they would have shot it right in front of everyone watching kids included .

It sounds like this dog IS dangerous, though. Maybe it's not growling and gnashing at people, but chasing them down, bowling into them, and nipping at people even out of excitement is unacceptable and dangerous. If one of her daycare clients are hurt because of this dog on her property she would likely be liable. In most cities, the law is that you are responsible for keeping animals off of your own property.