how to deal with nuisance neighbours?

Question

next door keep letting their 2 dogs out of their gated garden and into mine, i confronted them on this and told them it was fine as long as they cleared up after them, HUGE MISTAKE, the dogs are now out there most of the god given day and **** all over the place, and despite asking menacingly last time, the ****ers still havent done a thing about it!!!!! im sooooo angry because i thought we got on with them and they are just being so dis-respectful. to top it off my kids were out playing the other day and i hear a big scream only to look out of my window to see the smaller dog jump up and bite my daughter on the hand!!!, i so wish i could report them and get the dogs taken away but am worried of the repurcusions as lets just say my neighbours are like the shameless family off the tv, and prob wouldn't think twice about taking action or indeed gettin someone else to take action, its gotten so bad we are indeed thinking of moving!!!! WHAT CAN I DO???!!!

Answer 1

If they cant keep there dogs under control and you have tried things the nice way then all you can do is report them and explain the situation when you report that you are scared of repercussions,At the end of the day its your neighbours responsibility to be in control of there dogs at all time and now one has bitten your daughter you must do something about it .



Good luck

Answer 2

It never works if you reasonably allow people to let dogs or kids play on your land, it always gets abused and often even more dogs and kids will end up there too. Feckless people never have any shame.

I don't understand how they let the dogs out of their gated garden into yours? Can't you lock the gate or put up some kind of secure boundary of your own. The dog bite, being totally unacceptable, needs to be reported via the doctor.

Would it actually be possible for you to move to a better place anyway as you seem not to want to involve the authorities when there is also fear of intimidation?

Answer 3

I think the best thing to do is retract your offer to your neighbours of letting them use your garden. Tell them it is because they don't pick up after their dogs and that you are scared for the safety of your children.



If they continue to do it, I would recommend you getting a large fence with a gate that can only be opened from the inside if you haven't already. This will make it harder for them to put their dogs in your garden.



Alternatively, you could take the gate/fence off your garden so that it will no longer be enclosed and their dogs will get free if they attempt to put them in your garden or simply put their dogs back into their garden when they put them in yours.



I would also ring and report them to the police and the RSPCA. They might think that they can intimidate you into getting their own way and if someone official steps in, they might think again.

Answer 4

I'm very sorry also to hear about dispute w/your neighbor. Ideally I recommend doing things in a friendly way w/neighbors if possible as we are living next to them for so long. And, I don't know if it's a simple thing to just put a gate up? Yes, it's your neighbors' responsibility to keep his dog on leash, however, it's very common (based on where u live) that u may encounter dogs off leash at times. Your goal is to make your neighbors' dog your friend that will love u (your neighbor may be more difficult but his dog will very likely be easy). Specifically for your neighbors dog I would suggest that every time u go out from now on u plan on bringing a baggie w/some really good treats like meats/cheese, etc. & offer to dog - u can even throw them gently in front of dog. when dog comes up to u threatening & barking like crazy - talk to the dog in a very friendly high-pitched, playful tone of voice.

Answer 5

you have a right to be there as much as them. as for them not picking up after their dogs have crapped, it's not on. i would ask them again. in fact after their dog bit your child, i would use that to your advantage, and say you could have reported the dog and got it put down, so they either pick up their dogs crap or the dog goes to the big kennel in the sky! but as you say, they don't sound as though they would care either way. is there no way you could put up a wire fence to separate your garden from theirs? so that your kids can play where there's no dog mess and no risk of them getting bitten. the thing is, chances are that dog could bite your child again and next time may not be so lucky with just a bite on the hand. i have lived with neighbours like yours and i know how awkward it can be. and sometimes the more you ask them to do something, the more they just do it anyway. could you contact the council anonymously? they may suspect it's you, but they can't prove it. if it continues, maybe you should move, some people are just ignorant.

Answer 6

My Mom had the same problem. I don't know that I'd really recommend this, but I know people who pick up the poop and put it on the owner's doorstep. Our local city ordinance requires people to clean up after their dog within, I think, 72 hours. Rental property next door and it seems to always attract someone with dog(s) who feel free to mess up my yard. Leave a pan of anti-freeze in your driveway. Not funny. No not funny at all. I can't understand why people gets dogs and not take of them. I live on a slightly busy corner, on the way to a park, very popular with dogs, so I have to deal with this a lot. FYI- Pinetree Garden Seeds sells a sign for $3.95, It is 8" x 10" weather resistant (www.superseeds.com). Two suggestions - a sign (one that I'm actually considering for my own front yard garden) that says "I wouldn't think of relieving myself on your treasures - please don't let your dog do it on mine".

Answer 7

Do you have a code enforcement officer to your section. you're assume to have the means to rejoice with your assets in peace. it is a few thing you won't be in a position of enable up on. in the event that they are extremely a nuisance it would take a criminal professional to get some action in this. sometimes police do exactly not want to worry. touch your nearby SPCA and notice what they are in a position to propose you to do. Get letters out of your different neighbor's if available pointing out their experience with those canines. We went in the process an identical element here and it became into over 2 years earlier it became into ever resolved. The buddies have been given rid of their canines and after the court docket case became into settled....what did they do.....get yet another canine. in the event that they did not forget approximately it, we probably would not even pay attention it. Your non violent use of your assets ought to over holiday any barking canine even with the incontrovertible fact that with the excellent persistance on your area.

Answer 8

You NEED to confront these neighbors of yours.

Especially if one of their dogs BIT your kid already.



From the first day that they allowed their dogs on your property,you should have told them that you do not appreciate it..and that they need to keep their dog off of your property.





But now they have bitten your child,because your too scared to confront them?

What would have happened if it was a bigger dog..and it was more then your childs hand?

I would be infuriated,and I would have already done something about it.



You cannot let this carry on.

Either let animal control take care of it,or talk to them yourself.

Don't just sit there and do nothing..while your kids get attacked again.

Answer 9

You have to tell your neighbour about their dog biting your daughter's hand because it can be extremely serious! the injuries could be from minor to severe to fatal.



When your kids are playing by themselves, because of their small size, they are usually not able to withstand an attack until help arrives.



If there's another attack you should immediately report to the police.