neighbors and dogs!

gravy boat · 02-28-2009, 05:13 PM

As a dog owner (since May 07), I always pick up after our girl (unless off trail in the woods or in designated areas at rest stops). We are fortunate that she was well trained by her previous master(s) regarding barking. When told to hush, she typically will and if she continues we remove her from the situation/area.

At night she may bark a few times before finding her place and doing her business -- and I believe this may be her way of ensuring there are no predatory animals in the area that will attack while she is prone. The neighboors have sled dogs and they are quite loud....and persistent...many evenings. She will converse with them when outside, but if it's more than one or two minutes I will bring her inside. Our other neighboors have a German shepherd they keep in a pen and scold her when she barks....it breaks my heart as I never see them walking her or bringing her anywhere with them. Why have a dog if only to keep in chained or penned up? No wonder she's barking -- she has tons of pent up energy that needs to be released and has little socialization during the day.

If I know someone is not fond of dogs, I do my best to ensure that my dog stays away from the person. A leash solves it (for the dog, silly).

Like some folks said -- it is the owner's responsibilty to train their dogs, mind their dogs, protect their dogs and clean up after their dogs at all times. Dogs will be dogs. They bark, yhey poop when they feel the urge and aren't picky about where they leave their calling card. ;-)

GB

SteveA · 03-01-2009, 07:41 PM

I've heard "Dog Bites Man" and "Man Bites Dog" but this is the first I've seen of this behavior.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O15DXv3Vwg

Now back to your regular programing....

tis · 03-02-2009, 08:54 AM

That was pretty funny. It was a nice way to start the morning with a good laugh! What a silly dog!

weim2 · 05-04-2009, 07:28 PM

I am lucky enough to have no neighbors. We live in the middle of 35 acres and my dog does not want to loose sight of me and wander away. So I guess one answer is to buy enough land to shelter yourself.

02-28-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 597 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	owner responsibility As a dog owner (since May 07), I always pick up after our girl (unless off trail in the woods or in designated areas at rest stops). We are fortunate that she was well trained by her previous master(s) regarding barking. When told to hush, she typically will and if she continues we remove her from the situation/area. At night she may bark a few times before finding her place and doing her business -- and I believe this may be her way of ensuring there are no predatory animals in the area that will attack while she is prone. The neighboors have sled dogs and they are quite loud....and persistent...many evenings. She will converse with them when outside, but if it's more than one or two minutes I will bring her inside. Our other neighboors have a German shepherd they keep in a pen and scold her when she barks....it breaks my heart as I never see them walking her or bringing her anywhere with them. Why have a dog if only to keep in chained or penned up? No wonder she's barking -- she has tons of pent up energy that needs to be released and has little socialization during the day. If I know someone is not fond of dogs, I do my best to ensure that my dog stays away from the person. A leash solves it (for the dog, silly). Like some folks said -- it is the owner's responsibilty to train their dogs, mind their dogs, protect their dogs and clean up after their dogs at all times. Dogs will be dogs. They bark, yhey poop when they feel the urge and aren't picky about where they leave their calling card. ;-) GB

03-01-2009, 07:41 PM	#2
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	And now.. a comical break in the discussion I've heard "Dog Bites Man" and "Man Bites Dog" but this is the first I've seen of this behavior. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O15DXv3Vwg Now back to your regular programing.... __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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03-02-2009, 08:54 AM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	That was pretty funny. It was a nice way to start the morning with a good laugh! What a silly dog!

05-04-2009, 07:28 PM	#4
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I am lucky enough to have no neighbors. We live in the middle of 35 acres and my dog does not want to loose sight of me and wander away. So I guess one answer is to buy enough land to shelter yourself.