Opinions or ideas for dog problem.

[Lurch]

So here is the story. I live outside of Elizabeth in a subdivision that has 5 acre lots. I have three dogs that while may bark occasionally have never caused a problem except for the UPS driver. He carries snacks and all the dogs will jump into his truck and not get out. They all stay on my property with the help of an under ground fence.

So here is the problem, my neighbors dogs think that my property is theirs since his house is built close to the property line. His dogs have caused problems in the past by attacking my dogs with one requiring medical attention, he did pay for that incident. His dogs don't have a fenced area and seem to also think that my property is where they should crap and piss also. I have talked to him numerous times and he always has an excuse that his under ground fence is cut or that he forgot to put the collars on. I told him if he would leave the collars on the dogs wouldn't come onto my property and cause problems and that is all I care about.

I have talked to the sheriff about the problem and he talked to him because he told me that someone complained that his dogs weren't staying on his property. Well tonight they got into a fight with my dogs again which is more like an ass kicking because my dogs are very docile no damage, but I have had it with his dogs. Should I contact the sheriff again? Also I'm afraid that he will do something to my dogs or should I just pull out the sniper rifle and drop them while on my property and claim they were attacking my dogs again? Anybody have any other ideas?????

[Ah Pook]

I can feel your pain. Obviously the neighbor doesn't care. Call the cops every time there is a an altercation. If you can catch the dogs, ask that the sheriff impound the dogs. When his dogs attack yours, take them to the vet every time and send him the bill. Make the neighbor go through the hassle of dealing with the cops every time. If the neighbor tries to do anything to your dogs, well that's a whole 'nother story.

I'm a dog lover but just can't stand aggressive dogs and stupid people.

[Bailey Guns]

Yeah...it's really not a dog problem you have. It's a neighbor problem. His dogs are just a symptom. I agree with Pook. Every time his dogs come on to your property call Animal Control. Every time they fight, take your dogs to the vet and make him pay the bill...through the courts if you have to.

A situation like that with a dipshit neighbor must really suck.

[Limited GM]

The problem with dogs is the same as kids, anyone can own them and raise as they see fit.

[brokenscout]

Is there an HOA? If not shoot the dogs....If they attack

[patrick0685]

I can feel your pain. Obviously the neighbor doesn't care. Call the cops every time there is a an altercation. If you can catch the dogs, ask that the sheriff impound the dogs. When his dogs attack yours, take them to the vet every time and send him the bill. Make the neighbor go through the hassle of dealing with the cops every time. If the neighbor tries to do anything to your dogs, well that's a whole 'nother story.

I'm a dog lover but just can't stand aggressive dogs and stupid people.

i agree, make it worse to not have control of his dogs

[hatidua]

His dogs have caused problems in the past by attacking my dogs with one requiring medical attention,

Your patience far exceeds mine.

[T-Giv]

Tough call. If you can catch his dogs on your property call the Sheriffs out and they will impound them as stated above. The other owner could be given a ticket for a leash law/animal at large type of violation if your jurisdiction has those. I hate difficult neighbors. I live next to a nightmare too, and I don't have 5 acres. They must have 300 people in their family and they all come over every day of the week. They always park 10 beat up held together by tape cars in front of my house blocking my driveway. It got to the point where I would park my 3 cars out in front of my house and just leave my garage empty. It seems to have given them a hint for now but it's always something. They are constantly yelling and carrying on.

Anyways, sorry to get off topic. I'd recommend keeping the law involved. Worst case it will help you in civil court when you have multiple police reports to bring along with you.

[Lurch]

No HOA. To add to all this the guy has a problem with the actual property line between our property's. He was actually driving on my land to get to his back yard/area. I went out and put up T-Post on the property line to mark my ground and he complained. Then him and his room mate went and tried to figure out the property line which was actually about 4 beers and a cigar's worth of good times watching from the deck. Three days later he paid to have it surveyed and it was about 3" off from what I said it was. I'm sure he is still pissed about that as well.

[jhood001]

As others have said, call each and every time they step foot on your property. It may seem like a bitch move, but you have already talked to the guy so the next step is some sort of escalation. I think it is wise for that escalation to be through the law and not on your own.

And gather evidence!!! Film the dogs when they're on your property and if you can, film any dog fights. You may need it to cover your ass if you're forced to put one of them down.