Hi Peeps,
Just a bit of advice really as we are at the end of our tether here.

Next door we get along with, nice polite people. Now the woman lives there with her eldest son, Ron. They are currently looking after a very highly boistrous Husky cross. She is a sweetie(ish), but she is wrecking our fence. I would like to add before I go any further that the Husky cross in fact belongs to her other son who lives in a high rise flat, therefore unable to take the dog on.

Anyway, the husky cross,Neeva, has decided that our garden is far more exciting than hers. Now we are due to replace our fence anyway as it is a shambles now and old. But Neeva is constantly chewing the fence and pawing at it to get in our garden. Thing is, our garden is being renovated plus I help catch stray cats in our garden for the Cats Protection (and we have 4 of our own). We have nails and sharp bits of wood down the bottom of the garden, plus I have my young nieces round and a 6 month old of my own.

Its becoming a baine on my life as Neeva is now constantly getting through more and more, and I am getting more and more fed up. They claim they are 'fed up' as well, but it seems to me they don't give a damn. When my husband confronted Neeva's owner, they had no idea that their dog was getting through the fence!

Now what we are worried about is, if we erect a new fence, the chances are Neeva will ruin it again! I am tempted to make a complaint to the council about it now, I have given them so many chances concerning the dog. By the way the fence is joint with us and the council (as nextdoor are council tenants) but because we desperately need a new fence up for sercurity and safety reason, we are paying for it ourselves.

I need some advice on how to deal with this as I didn't want to get so far, but she scared the hell out of my sister in law (because she is scared of dogs) and my niece. The fence is becoming more holier than swiss cheese.

She got in 2 Saturdays ago and bit my husband. BUT, it was partially his fault as he did pick her up! Even still she drew a hell alot of blood!

Now, I have a 6 month old daughter, the cats and now a 9 week old Jack Russell Terrier who I take out in the garden with me. I was out putting the washing on the line, and low and behold ... The dog makes a HUGE hole in the fence right in front of me!! I had to scoop my puppy up and hold him close until the neighbour called the dog back. Luckily she didn't get through!

When my husband got back from the hospital, the owner and the eldest brother were outside talking. And when I said that she has had a taste, she will bite again and to watch the kids, they laughed and said: "Well she is fine with the kids ..."

I am feeling like a sodding prisoner in my own home because after she bit the husband, I am worried she will attack the cats, the pup or even worse my daughter. I have had a daughter bit by a dog, and it wasn't nice! And I can't do nothing in the garden because of the darn dog.

I am refusing to put up a new fence at the moment because I have a seriously bad feeling that Neeva will break through that as well and it will be money wasted that we are struggling to afford.

I have been raised and worked with dogs most my life and they treat me like I knew nothing. The amount of holes now that are in our fence (which the previous owners of our house paid for and erected 8 years ago) is seriously bad now!

The owner doesn't care one bit what his mutt is doing. But surley, isn't the dog causing criminal damage?

I would like to add also that the eldest brother Ron, who lives next door with his mum, is seriously getting miffed, but wont ask his brother to take the dog elsewhere because "it is a difficult situation." A certain swear word begining with B comes to mind!

Sorry for the long post *blushes*

"Ice-Maiden" wrote in
message ...

Hi Peeps,
Just a bit of advice really as we are at the end of our tether
here.

Sorry for the long post *blushes*


A water pistol, well more of a water cannon really, put a stop to
my old neighbours dogs entering my garden.

Mike

"Ice-Maiden" wrote in message
...

Hi Peeps,
Just a bit of advice really as we are at the end of our tether here.

[...]

This sort of situation is always difficult when you previously got on well
with your neighbours and want to continue a cordial relationship.
You could, I suppose, complain to the council and let *them* force your
neighbours into sorting it out but if you did I doubt you'd be friends
again.
As you were considering replacing the fence anyway, my advice would be to go
for chainlink or weldmesh, not pretty, but will keep the dog out, she won't
bite through that and you can always grow a climber up it.
Just a thought.
HTH

Tina

"Christina Websell" wrote
"Ice-Maiden" wrote

Hi Peeps,
Just a bit of advice really as we are at the end of our tether here.

This sort of situation is always difficult when you previously got on well
with your neighbours and want to continue a cordial relationship.
You could, I suppose, complain to the council and let *them* force your
neighbours into sorting it out but if you did I doubt you'd be friends
again.
As you were considering replacing the fence anyway, my advice would be to
go for chainlink or weldmesh, not pretty, but will keep the dog out, she
won't bite through that and you can always grow a climber up it.
Just a thought.
HTH

If it's a wooden fence then nail/staple some chicken wire against it on
their side.
Would also help to keep the fence up for longer.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
W.of London. UK

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...


"Christina Websell" wrote
"Ice-Maiden" wrote

Hi Peeps,
Just a bit of advice really as we are at the end of our tether here.

This sort of situation is always difficult when you previously got on
well with your neighbours and want to continue a cordial relationship.
You could, I suppose, complain to the council and let *them* force your
neighbours into sorting it out but if you did I doubt you'd be friends
again.
As you were considering replacing the fence anyway, my advice would be to
go for chainlink or weldmesh, not pretty, but will keep the dog out, she
won't bite through that and you can always grow a climber up it.
Just a thought.
HTH

If it's a wooden fence then nail/staple some chicken wire against it on
their side.
Would also help to keep the fence up for longer

But isn't the dog rapidly eating through wooden fences? There may not be
much left soon to attach chicken wire to.

Tina

On Mon, 24 May 2010 08:05:00 -0400, Ice-Maiden
wrote:


She got in 2 Saturdays ago and bit my husband. BUT, it was partially his
fault as he did pick her up! Even still she drew a hell alot of blood!


Did you ring the police?

I wouldn't take the risk of waiting for a second injury.

Ring the police now - the local number not a 999 and say you want to
report a dangerous dog.

Yes they might fall out with you - but how bad would you feel if your
daughter was bitten next and you'd not done anything.

You might well be thinking "it's his fault a bit for picking the dog
up" but you won't be able to stop your daughter petting her or trying
to give her a cuddle when she's a bit bigger.

My friend's little girl has a scar on her face from being the second
person a dog bit. She only went near it to pat it and the owner was
only a foot or so away.






Now, I have a 6 month old daughter, the cats and now a 9 week old Jack
Russell Terrier who I take out in the garden with me. I was out putting
the washing on the line, and low and behold ... The dog makes a HUGE
hole in the fence right in front of me!! I had to scoop my puppy up and
hold him close until the neighbour called the dog back. Luckily she
didn't get through!

When my husband got back from the hospital, the owner and the eldest
brother were outside talking. And when I said that she has had a taste,
she will bite again and to watch the kids, they laughed and said: "Well
she is fine with the kids ..."

I am feeling like a sodding prisoner in my own home because after she
bit the husband, I am worried she will attack the cats, the pup or even
worse my daughter. I have had a daughter bit by a dog, and it wasn't
nice! And I can't do nothing in the garden because of the darn dog.

I am refusing to put up a new fence at the moment because I have a
seriously bad feeling that Neeva will break through that as well and it
will be money wasted that we are struggling to afford.

I have been raised and worked with dogs most my life and they treat me
like I knew nothing. The amount of holes now that are in our fence
(which the previous owners of our house paid for and erected 8 years
ago) is seriously bad now!

The owner doesn't care one bit what his mutt is doing. But surley, isn't
the dog causing criminal damage?

I would like to add also that the eldest brother Ron, who lives next
door with his mum, is seriously getting miffed, but wont ask his brother
to take the dog elsewhere because "it is a difficult situation." A
certain swear word begining with B comes to mind!

Sorry for the long post *blushes*
--
http://www.Voucherfreebies.co.uk
http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk

In message , mogga
writes
My friend's little girl has a scar on her face from being the second
person a dog bit. She only went near it to pat it and the owner was
only a foot or so away.
As a dog owner myself (very gentle dog I might add) the one thing I
detest is parents who allow their little darlings to come running up to
my dog to pat it.

Now to the OP's problem.

You want to avoid direct confrontation with your neighbour but at the
same time you want the problem solved.

You say the property belongs to the Council but the fence is yours and
is in poor state of repair (Partly due to the dog)

My suggestion-

Go to the Council. Explain the problem (don't overstate your case) and
inform them of your intention to replace the fence, but you want them to
take action to ensure it isn't going to be damaged by their tenant. If
it is you will make a claim against the Council.
Maybe they will take action. The neighbours may well be in breach of
their tenancy agreement just by having a dog at all.

Can't guarantee it will work of course.
--
hugh
"Believe nothing. No matter where you read it, Or who said it, Even if
I have said it, Unless it agrees with your own reason And your own
common sense." Buddha

"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2010-05-25 12:21:59 +0100, hugh ] said:

In message , mogga
writes
My friend's little girl has a scar on her face from being the second
person a dog bit. She only went near it to pat it and the owner was
only a foot or so away.
As a dog owner myself (very gentle dog I might add) the one thing I
detest is parents who allow their little darlings to come running up to
my dog to pat it.

I do agree with this. Not all dogs *are* gentle and some are very
nervous. Parents should always ask if their children can approach an
unknown dog. One of ours was chased down a path by a child waving a stick
while mum looked on. Conssequently, he was very wary of children though
never aggressive towards them, just frightened of them. If the place was
busy with a lot of children running around it, I would put him into the
house as a safe refuge!

Now to the OP's problem.

You want to avoid direct confrontation with your neighbour but at the
same time you want the problem solved.

You say the property belongs to the Council but the fence is yours and is
in poor state of repair (Partly due to the dog)

My suggestion-

Go to the Council. Explain the problem (don't overstate your case) and
inform them of your intention to replace the fence, but you want them to
take action to ensure it isn't going to be damaged by their tenant. If it
is you will make a claim against the Council.
Maybe they will take action. The neighbours may well be in breach of
their tenancy agreement just by having a dog at all.

Can't guarantee it will work of course.

I wouldn't have an excitable dog that has already bitten someone anywhere
near a garden that has children in it. I agree that a word with the
Council is the way to go if the dog's keepers won't see sense in getting
it re-homed.


That is a sure fire way to make an enemy of your neighbour.
Tina

On 25 May, 21:45, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"Sacha" wrote in message

...



On 2010-05-25 12:21:59 +0100, hugh ] said:

In message , mogga
writes
My friend's little girl has a scar on her face from being the second
person a dog bit. She only went near it to pat it and the owner was
only a foot or so away.
As a dog owner myself (very gentle dog I might add) the one thing I
detest is parents who allow their little darlings to come running up to
my dog to pat it.

I do agree with this. *Not all dogs *are* gentle and some are very
nervous. *Parents should always ask if their children can approach an
unknown dog. *One of ours was chased down a path by a child waving a stick
while mum looked on. *Conssequently, he was very wary of children though
never aggressive towards them, just frightened of them. *If the place was
busy with a lot of children running around it, I would put him into the
house as a safe refuge!

Now to the OP's problem.

You want to avoid direct confrontation with your neighbour but at the
same time you want the problem solved.

You say the property belongs to the Council but the fence is yours and is
in poor state of repair (Partly due to the dog)

My suggestion-

Go to the Council. Explain the problem (don't overstate your case) and
inform them of your intention to replace the fence, but you want them to
take action to ensure it isn't going to be damaged by their tenant. If it
is you will make a claim against the Council.
Maybe they will take action. The neighbours may well be in breach of
their tenancy agreement just by having a dog at all.

Can't guarantee it will work of course.

I wouldn't have an excitable dog that has already bitten someone anywhere
near a garden that has children in it. *I agree that a word with the
Council is the way to go if the dog's keepers won't see sense in getting
it re-homed.

That is a sure fire way to make an enemy of your neighbour.

Yeah. Nearly as sure-fire as letting your dog bite one of them.

--
Mike.

On Tue, 25 May 2010 23:58:14 +0100, Janet Baraclough wrote:

In any case, the OP's priority is the safety of her family and baby in
their own garden.

Quite, treat it like farmers do when they catch one worrying their
sheep. Kaboom... no more sheep worrying. Might not go down to well
in an urban area with tree hugging townies or the local constabulary
mind.

A dog that has bitten badly enough to cause injury requiring hospital
treatment needs to be reported and let the authorities take it from
there. It will do it again and it might not be an adult strong enough
to defend themselves next time. If the kaboom method isn't acceptable
perhaps a little prick or a muzzle?

--
Cheers
Dave.

On 24/05/10 13:05, Ice-Maiden wrote:
Hi Peeps,
Just a bit of advice really as we are at the end of our tether here.

....

Please keep us in touch with progress and, hopefully, an outcome.

Hugh

--

Hugh Newbury

www.evershot-weather.org

In article , Sacha
writes
It needs to be rehomed with people who are able to give it enough room
for its considerable energy and who are able to train/discipline it
properly. If it was a question of chumminess with a neighbour or a
child bitten by an out-of-control dog, I know which I'd go for. And I
will just add that I'm very aware of what would be kinder for the dog
because one of our family works in that field - better rehoming that
destruction. ;-(
--


Why not contact the husky Club of GB? Have a chat to people who know the
breed and maybe either the owners are members of the Club or the dog was
bred by a member and this might be a possible way to initiate
precautions. Coming from a knowledgeable breeder or experienced husky
owner the neighbours might be open to suggestions for making sure the
dog didn't get into trouble.
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk