I finally snapped. What would you do?

[rjs89ia]

buy some tannerite and use a highpower rifle, if the percussion from that thing doesnt keep him from coming in your yard then build a live trap and catch him and take his trail pro to the pound if the dude doesnt have the money to get his dog out of the pound then he'll be put to sleep problem solved.

[jays375]

I keep forgetting to pick some of that up.

[Jon Boy]

damn there's a lot of bad advice being given in this thread, but some good advice in here too. common sense should tell you what is the right or wrong thing to do. do you have any kind of ordinances? leash law or noise ordinance? when we were having trouble with our neighbors dogs (3Rots, 2Pits and a German Shepard) we knew they were letting them out loose on purpose and even watched their kids unhook the dogs before trying to sick them on other kids passing by, don't even get me on how the kids would beat the dog with their leashes when the dogs wouldn't do what they wanted or when it was actually the kids fault . the owner (old Mr. 125 Thief, unsuprising isn't it? ) finally made the mistake of letting a dog out one night while i was outside. standing under my carport having a smoke and turning around to have a dog sneaking up on me (never heard a thing till i turned around) and to find a growling dog 5-10ft behind me. i was scared sheetless for sure, but i'm not about to back down. this was my property damn it not the dogs. i threw a few rocks from the drive at him and he ran just enough so i could get to my door. called the police and few mins later the owner was getting ticketed for having a "Dog At Large" citation. they also have managed to rack up a few "Barking Dog" tickets for disturbing the peace. luckly they eventually moved because the dog owners father got tired of not getting his rent and then saw how much they had trashed the place so he kicked his own son out. i think it's very funny that the police has followed them around town from neighborhood to neighborhood for years, because these people just have to stir things up one way or another.

now to me if someone is letting thier dog run loose (even in the country, but not as much) i see it as they don't really care for their pet as much as they say and think. like yeah, they care for their pet so much they're willing to let it run out in street and possibly get hit or possibly attack some little kid or older person then it would have to be put down? and you better believe they don't get mad at themselves very often for this crap, no they look for someone else to blame it on.
small example i guess: last year a girl was uptown with her new little puppy (unleashed) now the pup ended up getting hit by a car and died. the girl tried to get the police to do something to the driver, but after they heard the situation she was the one that ended up with a ticket for not having it leashed. sad and kinda screwy i know, but that's the way things work.

IMO, just do what the police advised and always keep a sharp eye out when in your yard. hopefully nothing will have to happen first to get things done. if you truly feel that your life or your family is in any real danger (not just startled or scared) then i don't see where they could side with the neighbor. i feel for ya since your in a touchy situation and frankly what you've done doesn't exactly help you. document whatever and anything you can so if needed you will have proof that it's a habitual habit (i think i said that right?). they don't have to come out to your place to fill out a report unless you want, but do let the police know when things happen just to keep them informed. this doesn't mean call them on every little thing, but don't just let it slide no matter how little it may seem.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

^^^

Yes, make yourself a nuisance to the police, but make sure every time you call you have a legitimate complaint and if possible, evidence to back it up. You might just get them to actually do something about it by making them get sick of handling your complaints...

[Jon Boy]

not exactly what i meant, but if it works.

[El Camexican]

Sorry Jon Boy (and anyone else I might have offended) but maybe we are looking at this from different perspectives. My interpretation is that it could potentially lead to his kid looking like one of the kids below, not just as an issue of the dog over-fertilizing his lawn. I guess only he knows how intimidating the dog is, but I for one would prefer to be judged by 12 rather than carried by 6 when it comes to these matters.

http://northwalesandchestercwu.org/L...anch/Dogs1.htm

[hondawasaki]

I would agree on the police compliance, but I'd be damned if I would be a prisoner in my own house because of a dog. There is all kind of options, but the documentation, photo trail is the best.

My dad built a dog trap when I was a kid, looked just like the small animal traps you see at home depot except bigger. It was extremely effective, he was catching one a week for a while, then it slowed down to nothing. He would call the animal control when he had one, and they would come get it. Not sure if your handy enough to build one, but it would be kind of cool to trap that sucker week after week and wait for the neighbor to come looking.

[Jon Boy]

Sorry Jon Boy (and anyone else I might have offended)

ya didn't offend me. just meant "Yes, make yourself a nuisance to the police" isn't exactly the way i'd word it, but it is what i'm getting at.

[atc300r]

I have delt with this kind of stuff years ago. I live in the Village ,the house next to me is a side x side appartments. The one scumbag that lived there had a huge,mean Dalmation this one looked to be on steroids. Oneday (before I put up my fence) I was in my garage working on one of my 250rs and I heard him tie the dog out next thing I know I hear something move I turn (I was in a kneeling position)and I was face to face with this dog snarling ,growling ,drooling I had a in my hand I thought Im going to kill this dog. I heard the neighbor say Sparky get over here the dog retreated. I told the guy to shorten up the lead .He says OH he wont hurt you. I said shorten the lead or your going to find a dead dog on the end of it.Im also a dog lover I have a Dachshund hes my buddy. But my thought on the neighbors dog was its him or me It was going to be me.My boys where little then aswell .

[beets442]

Get a bigger dog!

[Dirtcrasher]

Sorry Jon Boy (and anyone else I might have offended) but maybe we are looking at this from different perspectives. My interpretation is that it could potentially lead to his kid looking like one of the kids below, not just as an issue of the dog over-fertilizing his lawn. I guess only he knows how intimidating the dog is, but I for one would prefer to be judged by 12 rather than carried by 6 when it comes to these matters.

http://northwalesandchestercwu.org/L...anch/Dogs1.htm

Great link!! I know that if that happened to my brothers daughter; He would kill the owner and the dog. Maybe some people feel thats ignorant but just as ignorant as the neighbor.

That link may open a few minds.

How about a paintball gun?? Neighbor doesn't give a crap about you so touche !! He'll get the hint.

Otherwise take a few videos for the police, there job is to "protect and serve"!!

[whyzee]

My daughter was bitten very very badly by our own dog when she was 4. Right in the face and she looked worse than the girl did in that picture. 3 surgeries later and the scars are tolerable but it nearly makes me cry when i see them when she is standing in the right light.
I know how you guys are feeling , on both sides , but call the dog warden, file a formal complaint.
The dog warden will be your best friend. They will solve the problem.

if the dog comes onto your property and you feel threatened, shoot it but be prepared for alot of backlash, and ALOT of sleepless nights esp. if your neighbor is unstable and using drugs.
I do not agree with poisoning the dog at all.
Call the dog warden tomorrow. They do not need pictures. They just need a verbal complaint. If it happens twice, then they show up with a state trooper and start issuing fines. That usually does trick.

If you prefer to deal with the matter yourself, then i would definitely use the pepper spray as suggested!

[dustrunner]

in my town the cops dont give a damb either.... but if i ride my trike up the side of the road in 10 minuites 3 cop cars will right their.. wtf.. it's not the dog's fault... it's his idiot oners... but i agree keep shooting the dog and even the owner in the azz till they get the piont..... good luck......

[RIDE-RED 250r]

ya didn't offend me. just meant "Yes, make yourself a nuisance to the police" isn't exactly the way i'd word it, but it is what i'm getting at.

I could have worded that better myself.... Lets say he should make himself a legitimate nuisance...

[atc350xer]

Sorry Jon Boy (and anyone else I might have offended) but maybe we are looking at this from different perspectives. My interpretation is that it could potentially lead to his kid looking like one of the kids below, not just as an issue of the dog over-fertilizing his lawn. I guess only he knows how intimidating the dog is, but I for one would prefer to be judged by 12 rather than carried by 6 when it comes to these matters.

http://northwalesandchestercwu.org/L...anch/Dogs1.htm

That happened to me when I was 8 or 9... at a family friend's house, the dog was eating, I tried to pet him, and he tore my face open. I went to the hospital, the dog went out to the back 40 for a lead injection. That's the way it was done back in the day... I love animals, but an unprovoked attack needs to be dealt with strongly. Some of you are going to say I provoked it by going near it's food... my dog is so gentle, I can take a steak out of her mouth, it's all in how they were raised.