Dog problems.

1kemosabe

1kemosabe

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Long story short.... Gave my father my dog because it needs the room and he has the land to do so. He is on a runner and has a good space to run "on his land" , however neighboring dogs come to investigate or whatever and they get chewed up. Neighbors complain and this and that but our dog is technicaly on a leash and theres are running free. I do feel bad for the owners and especialy there dogs but what to do? It is an open farm for the most part. We have signs up clearly stating "Warning, agressive dog, beware of dog etc..." . hes not so bad with just me or my father around but when the kids are around he is extremely protective.

Any helpfull info would be much apreciated. Dont want a lawsuit nor lose our best bud.


Thanks.
 
1kemosabe

1kemosabe

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Yeah he is neutered. He is doing his job and protecting his territory/ family. If i had the $$$ i would fence everthing in but i just cant afford it. I feel so bad when someones dog gets torn up but i am at wits end on what to do. I just wish people would read the kazillion signs and take them serioisly.
 
Singlemalt

Singlemalt

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1kemosabe said:
Long story short.... Gave my father my dog because it needs the room and he has the land to do so. He is on a runner and has a good space to run "on his land" , however neighboring dogs come to investigate or whatever and they get chewed up. Neighbors complain and this and that but our dog is technicaly on a leash and theres are running free. I do feel bad for the owners and especialy there dogs but what to do? It is an open farm for the most part. We have signs up clearly stating "Warning, agressive dog, beware of dog etc..." . hes not so bad with just me or my father around but when the kids are around he is extremely protective.

Any helpfull info would be much apreciated. Dont want a lawsuit nor lose our best bud.


Thanks.
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Dunno what state you are in, but in Calif "Warning, aggressive dog" will sink your ass in a lawsuit. Just have a sign saying a dog is around; make sure his runner is in good shape and it won't break. Not really sure what else you can do; clearly it's the neighbors who can't/won't control their dogs. I have a similar problem, talked to my neighbors about his dog always coming over to my place, chasing my car down my road, etc. He won't do anything. So, I figure something is going to eventually happen.
 
1kemosabe

1kemosabe

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Thanks. Didnt know a sign could be an issue. I figured the more explicite i was the better. Might need to make a call to the town official. ? I am a prevent an issue type of person rather than have an issue happen and try to fix it type of deal. Runner is good and strong. Stops about 15' from road. Think just a warning beware of dog sign is good. The ones they sell in a typical hardware store. ?

Bikers, joggers etc.. walk right down our road no problem. No bark, no nothing. Get close to our heard, the house or barns and its full on defense mode.

He has grabbed a chicken or 2,, but i say better him than a fox or cayotes taking them all out.
 
1kemosabe

1kemosabe

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Should have prob mentioned this earlier. Maybe someone has experience in this breed or similar. He is a rescue and chose us so to say. Thought he was a lab but hes an Rhodesian ridgeback. Absoutly great with kids and family, but extremely protective, however he will make sure you show him who is the boss now and again type of deal.
 
Singlemalt

Singlemalt

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Yeah, just a standard beware sign. A sheriff was the one who told me about the signs: My property had been vacant for 2 yrs before I bought it and my road (thru length of property) had become a favorite shortcut as you could shave off a mile from the county roads. So I buy the place and I kept getting vehicles driving thru next to my house! Anyway I call sheriff office to find out what I can do about the trespassers. He says signs and that lead to a discussion about signs in general. I asked him if I needed to post about my dog, that lead into the "theory of signage", also swimming pools and how signs won't protect the property owner. Basically, signs are that you acknowledge there may be a potential problem and if something does happen you knew the potential and yet it happened so you have a large degree of responsibility. A Catch 22 as it were
 
BarnBuster

BarnBuster

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like SM did, I'd go in town and talk with local LE or Dog Warden and explain situation about the dogs running loose and see what they say. After all if one of your kids was in front of your house and their dogs attacked her, then what? Your dog is doing what he was bred to do, that's difficult to change.
 
GreatwhiteNorth

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Singlemalt said:
Yeah, just a standard beware sign. A sheriff was the one who told me about the signs: My property had been vacant for 2 yrs before I bought it and my road (thru length of property) had become a favorite shortcut as you could shave off a mile from the county roads. So I buy the place and I kept getting vehicles driving thru next to my house! Anyway I call sheriff office to find out what I can do about the trespassers. He says signs and that lead to a discussion about signs in general. I asked him if I needed to post about my dog, that lead into the "theory of signage", also swimming pools and how signs won't protect the property owner. Basically, signs are that you acknowledge there may be a potential problem and if something does happen you knew the potential and yet it happened so you have a large degree of responsibility. A Catch 22 as it were
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Yeah, this is exactly the way I understand it as well.
Be very careful what you post.
G/L
 
The Outdoorsman

The Outdoorsman

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What breed? Doesn't matter much but early training and no leashing for a farm dog. Ive trained little "toy" dogs not to leave my property line..I don't leash or collar my dogs because they don't need it.
My current hunting dog/buddy/roommate understands three languages and knows sign language. If you have the space, trust, proper training and freedom. Could be too late.
Besides that have you established dominance with the neighbors dogs? Let them know not to fuck around on your turf. Teach them a lesson once and they should remember
 
1kemosabe

1kemosabe

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The Outdoorsman said:
What breed? Doesn't matter much but early training and no leashing for a farm dog. Ive trained little "toy" dogs not to leave my property line..I don't leash or collar my dogs because they don't need it.
My current hunting dog/buddy/roommate understands three languages and knows sign language. If you have the space, trust, proper training and freedom. Could be too late.
Besides that have you established dominance with the neighbors dogs? Let them know not to fuck around on your turf. Teach them a lesson once and they should remember
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He is a Rhodesian Ridgeback. He was about a year old when we got him so he was sort of set in his ways when we got him. But with some dedication he is somewhat obedient. I say that because once he sees another dog there is nothing i can do. Humans on the other hand he will yeild caution if i say so but reluctantly. He always gets in the middle of family and a stranger. No bark , just stands at point so to speak.


Have a meeting with warden tmrw so will see what he/she has to say.
 
texasjack

texasjack

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1kemosabe said:
Long story short.... Gave my father my dog because it needs the room and he has the land to do so. He is on a runner and has a good space to run "on his land" , however neighboring dogs come to investigate or whatever and they get chewed up. Neighbors complain and this and that but our dog is technicaly on a leash and theres are running free. I do feel bad for the owners and especialy there dogs but what to do? It is an open farm for the most part. We have signs up clearly stating "Warning, agressive dog, beware of dog etc..." . hes not so bad with just me or my father around but when the kids are around he is extremely protective.

Any helpfull info would be much apreciated. Dont want a lawsuit nor lose our best bud.


Thanks.
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I don't see how you could have legal problems with your dog on your land. How dumb are these dogs if they keep coming back and getting bitten?
 
Singlemalt

Singlemalt

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1kemosabe said:
Official said there is/was a complaint however since complainents dog was on our property so it is void so to speak. As long as he is on our property no one can say much. Also that we now have signs simply stating beware of dog.

Thanks for the replies folks.
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Up to you, as it will likely escalate the problem; you might want to complain every time those neighbor dogs come over to your place. Rationale: bureaucracies keep score and they want to do as little work as possible; therefore say 5 complaints about your dog and they may have to do something. They've pretty much committed to a course of action if they come to your place and it could go bad for you. If you have a stack of complaints against neighbor, they (authorities) have "office" reading materials. Just a thought
 
1kemosabe

1kemosabe

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Thought about doimg that and i just may. I wont be a nag about it but im thinking if i atleast have a few reports it shows something.

I am pretty sure/"hope" the word has gotten around to other neighboring folks not to let there pups run free. If happens to be any of the same dogs as before i will report for sure.
 
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redivider

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from what is said here it seems the dog is not well socialized with other animals or with other people.

That dog is a ticking time-bomb if you are not careful that dog will cost your father his house by biting some child or killing some poor animal the day he gets away from that leash.

And don't say the dog will never get out, that you know what you are doing, that the pen is completely safe........ I've had 5 dogs in my lifetime and not a single one managed to always stay where I thought they were.... jump out of 2nd floor balcony, dug under fence, torn out leashes, bitten through leashes, figured out how to open doors, rolled down window in the car and jumped out....... I've seen it all........
 
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