Next door neighbour's dogs
Discussion
Our next door neighbour (the nice chap that he is) has 3 very large dogs. A German Shepherd, a rottweiler and something else that is quite big (he wants a Doberman too!).
He owns and runs a small 'happy shopper' style shop and says that he needs the dogs for security and protection.
I wouldn't mind this at all but the dogs seem to be a little bit out of control. When we are in our back garden they go bloody mental. They bark like crazy, jump around and slam themselves up against our fence. We have quite a strong wooden 6ft fence but are slightly concerned about what would happen if the dogs were to knock a part of it down. The Rottweiler is so big you can see his nose appearing over the top when he is on his hind legs!!
They also go mad when there are other dogs on the street infront of the house, if anybody (e.g meter reader or builder) visits the house and even when the bin men come. They go so mad that the chap and his missus end up shouting at the dogs in order to try and calm them down!
I was just wondering if anybody had any ideas about what we could do to address our concerns? As I said earlier he is a nice friendly neighbour and he always keeps an eye on our house when we are away etc. We are just slighly concerned that he doesn't seem to realise how aggressive his dogs are.
I know that they are there for a specific reason but we are quite convinced that if they got through the fence someone would be hurt. They don't really seem to know their boundaries if that makes sense.
As his shop is open long hours and 7 days a week it seems like the dogs don't get much exercise. Their garden is long but these big dogs need a good run.
Any helpful advice is much appreciated. We have mentioned our concerns to him but it just doesn't seem to register.
He owns and runs a small 'happy shopper' style shop and says that he needs the dogs for security and protection.
I wouldn't mind this at all but the dogs seem to be a little bit out of control. When we are in our back garden they go bloody mental. They bark like crazy, jump around and slam themselves up against our fence. We have quite a strong wooden 6ft fence but are slightly concerned about what would happen if the dogs were to knock a part of it down. The Rottweiler is so big you can see his nose appearing over the top when he is on his hind legs!!
They also go mad when there are other dogs on the street infront of the house, if anybody (e.g meter reader or builder) visits the house and even when the bin men come. They go so mad that the chap and his missus end up shouting at the dogs in order to try and calm them down!
I was just wondering if anybody had any ideas about what we could do to address our concerns? As I said earlier he is a nice friendly neighbour and he always keeps an eye on our house when we are away etc. We are just slighly concerned that he doesn't seem to realise how aggressive his dogs are.
I know that they are there for a specific reason but we are quite convinced that if they got through the fence someone would be hurt. They don't really seem to know their boundaries if that makes sense.
As his shop is open long hours and 7 days a week it seems like the dogs don't get much exercise. Their garden is long but these big dogs need a good run.
Any helpful advice is much appreciated. We have mentioned our concerns to him but it just doesn't seem to register.
First of all I would try and broach your concerns with him first, and make him aware of your concerns and the fact that these dogs are annoying you and disturbing your peace.
If no joy, get onto the dog warden. Owners are obliged to keep their dogs under control, inside or outside, especially if it affects anyone else. The amount of people who think that barking dogs all day long are fine as long as they are out never fails to amaze me. There is even one cretin round my way who keeps one of his number of large dogs locked in his van overnight...
I've had to call on the dog warden a few times now and have always found them prompt and helpful, even if it is something as simple as reporting owners who don't clear up after their dogs or a dog that once went for mine (and the owner really didn't see what my problem was...)
If no joy, get onto the dog warden. Owners are obliged to keep their dogs under control, inside or outside, especially if it affects anyone else. The amount of people who think that barking dogs all day long are fine as long as they are out never fails to amaze me. There is even one cretin round my way who keeps one of his number of large dogs locked in his van overnight...
I've had to call on the dog warden a few times now and have always found them prompt and helpful, even if it is something as simple as reporting owners who don't clear up after their dogs or a dog that once went for mine (and the owner really didn't see what my problem was...)
I will concede that my neighbour has 3 horse sized type dogs which tend to bark on and off through the day - not to an annoyance level, but it's there. I've not said anything as it's not to a level that's a nuisance...
However...
My girlfriend was in our front room playing with our 6 month old when 2 Labradors, which had chased our cat(well, her cat) ran into our house through the conservatory and in to the front room - scaring the crap out of my GF and our daughter - the owner arrived not exactly quickly and didn't apologise for her dogs being uncontrolled. I dread to think what could have happened... We still see the owner who still hasn't apologised for it, but at least her dogs are now on a lead.
Personally, I blame the cat in this case as it turns out that it torments our other neighbour's dog (one over the road) by sitting high on a fence out of reach...
However...
My girlfriend was in our front room playing with our 6 month old when 2 Labradors, which had chased our cat(well, her cat) ran into our house through the conservatory and in to the front room - scaring the crap out of my GF and our daughter - the owner arrived not exactly quickly and didn't apologise for her dogs being uncontrolled. I dread to think what could have happened... We still see the owner who still hasn't apologised for it, but at least her dogs are now on a lead.
Personally, I blame the cat in this case as it turns out that it torments our other neighbour's dog (one over the road) by sitting high on a fence out of reach...
They are dogs.
They are employed to protect their property - and is a natural instinct too.
You (in your back garden) and passers-by are merely being warned that they are there, should you think about crossing their line.
It is unlikely that should they get through the fence, that they will attack you.
If you are seriosuly worried, ask the owner to introduce you to the dogs, spend some time with them, walk them even a couple of times, they will accept you as 'pack' and calm down a bit.
They are employed to protect their property - and is a natural instinct too.
You (in your back garden) and passers-by are merely being warned that they are there, should you think about crossing their line.
It is unlikely that should they get through the fence, that they will attack you.
If you are seriosuly worried, ask the owner to introduce you to the dogs, spend some time with them, walk them even a couple of times, they will accept you as 'pack' and calm down a bit.
Yertis said:
james_tigerwoods said:
Personally, I blame the cat in this case as it turns out that it torments our other neighbour's dog (one over the road) by sitting high on a fence out of reach...
cats = evilPersonally - I would talk to him about it.
The dogs are clearly pack animals and are reacting to thier breeding - ie guard dogs who guard property.
I think they need to be bought under control - I would suggest they are kept in individual cages..
I have a similar issue myself - my Rottie is quite property defensive and will bark if she feels it is threatened - like someone walking by.. my other dog - a Husky has no concept of property and just looks at her when she barks as if she is nuts..
If I have to leave he along - then I put her in her cage and she just sleeps until I return. The cage does not allow her to get into trouble.
The dogs are clearly pack animals and are reacting to thier breeding - ie guard dogs who guard property.
I think they need to be bought under control - I would suggest they are kept in individual cages..
I have a similar issue myself - my Rottie is quite property defensive and will bark if she feels it is threatened - like someone walking by.. my other dog - a Husky has no concept of property and just looks at her when she barks as if she is nuts..
If I have to leave he along - then I put her in her cage and she just sleeps until I return. The cage does not allow her to get into trouble.
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