So mad right now

[Hannahs mom]

My neighbor's dogs are constantly in my yard, on my porch, and it's gotten to the point where I can't take my dd outside at times because they try to chase her ( and she's not even 2 yet!) Not to mention they dig holes and poop everywhere. Let me mention that they are house dogs and they have a fenced in back yard (ummm - use it people!!!)

So, the dogs ( a boxer and another) were just in my yard and the neighbor was on the front porch. As I was walking over there the boxer jumped on me twice. The neighbor asks what's gonig on and I told her I was tired of her dogs being in my yard and keeping me from enjoying my property. I told her that I'd checked with the local animal shelter/ animal enforcement and the law states that we can shoot a dog if it is on our property or hold it and wait for them to come get it. Well she got mad, was calling me a b and everything. Her husband came outside because he heard her screaming, asked what the problem was, asked me to leave his property, and then put the dogs inside. I told her once again to kep the dogs away and left - the wife is still screaming naughty words at me as I walk into my house.

Now I like dogs and have had several myself, but my husband will shoot these dogs the next time they are on our land!!! On a side note, their house is for sale so I hope they sell it soon!!!!

[guest002]

I'd call animal control on them. Let them deal w/ it.

[Hannahs mom]

We're a small rural county, and our animal control is only open after 5 during the week. They told me I could hold them until they could get here and pick them up or just shoot to kill. Honestly, I don't want to try to confine or capture these dogs myself, I'm afraid I'll get bitten or even attacked.

[Dad_of_4]

By a pellet gun. When you see the dogs on your property, use it. My parents had the same problem. We did not even bother talking to the neighbor. Depending on the dog it may take once or a dozen times, but they will learn and avoid your property. Since you have already confronted the neighbor, a paintball gun would work too. If you can stand it, use a needle and fill the balls with buck urine. They will get the hint real fast is they are indoor/ outdoor dogs.

[FrugalMomof3]

I too would call the local SPCA in your area, the lady had no right but I understand her for being defensive, I know I would have been BUT I wouldnt have called anyone names but most likely resolve the issue before calling authorities.

[emily_hope]

We were told the same thing here. There are leash laws and animal control told my DH that he could shoot and kill dogs that come on our property. We have called animal control, but they can never seem to catch the dogs.

[FrugalWitch]

I know exactly how you feel! Our small town doesn't even pay for animal control to come around anymore, so reporting dogs running loose does absolutely no good.

It is infuriating! If I wanted $%^& dogs and their $#@%^%^ in my yard I'd own a dog of my own.

We live within the city limits, there is a leash law, but it is not being enforced. So DH and I have to watch out for piles of $#%^^ anytime we walk out to the mailbox. If I knew who owned the dogs they would wake up to find a week's worth of accumulated dog $%^* on the hood of their car!

[Missy]

I'd get an airhorn. loud one. they are sold in the marine/hunting area at sporting goods stores, and even walmart
i'd blas t it in short bursts at the dogs each time it crossed into my yard
it works here
on barking too. stops them right away

[wanderinggrandma]

When I was a teenager, living at home we had neighbors who let their 2 BIG dogs out every morning to p**p in another neighbors yard. Talking did no good. So this old guy would get his shovel and scoop up the p**p and throw in on the side of their cars. VERY EFFECTIVE.

[Dutchie]

My neighbor's dogs are constantly in my yard, on my porch, and it's gotten to the point where I can't take my dd outside at times because they try to chase her ( and she's not even 2 yet!) Not to mention they dig holes and poop everywhere. Let me mention that they are house dogs and they have a fenced in back yard (ummm - use it people!!!)

So, the dogs ( a boxer and another) were just in my yard and the neighbor was on the front porch. As I was walking over there the boxer jumped on me twice.
Well she got mad, was calling me a b and everything.

The fact that the dogs chase your little daughter and jumped on you - wouldn't that be enough to call the police. Especially since she started screaming at you.
Dogs are not allowed to run loose in a residential area here.
Here I would call the police right away and let them deal with it.

[Its_Donna]

I'd call animal control on them. Let them deal w/ it.

Definitely!

[C@rol]

It might be better to let the authorities handle this.
Think I would file a complaint just to have it on record
though.

[mombottoo]

You didn't say in your post whether or not you had talked to your neighbors previously about their dogs running free and imposing upon you & yours. While your neighbors are in the wrong for allowing their dogs to leave their property, I think the entire situation could have been handled with a little more diplomacy. They are your neighbors & making enemies of people you have to live next to can really suck.

If your husband does end up shooting the neighbor's dogs things are going to go from bad to worse in a heart beat. There are laws in many states that prohibit the shooting of firearms within a certain distance of an occupied dwelling, so shooting the dogs may cause more problems than it would solve. Call animal control and have them visit your neighbors to let them know that they must keep their dogs contained on their property. If that doesn't work call the police and keep calling until something is done. If you have a video recorder, record the dogs off of their property and use it as evidence. It will be proof that your neighbors are breaking the law and may be useful down the road.

[Hannahs mom]

We had previously talked with the neighbors a little bit after they moved in (less than a year ago) and I think that's a reason they fenced in the back yard. I don't feel that I was being rude to them because I was doing exactly what the animal control said to do. We are not allowed to use pellet guns, paint guns, or anything like that because those things are considered to be cruelty to animals. And, if you shoot, you must shoot to kill. We don't really live in a neighborhood, this is a rural area and people shoot their guns quite frequently, so I know we're ok on that end. I think I might go ahead and call our local police to see what they can do. I really hope that the neighbors love their dogs enough to keep them in their fenced yard, but I will not take the chance of another dog coming after my baby.

[cissylu]

since you are allowed to shoot. I would if nothing else work`s.