Neighbor's dog(s) off leash running toward me on my property

[Anonymous]

We have quite a bit of land and a neighbor has decided that it's okay for their dog (was one, now two) to run free on our property. These dogs are large (100 lb+). When I walk on my property it's common for the dogs to run toward me barking. It's not their fault--they have no idea where the property lines are. The neighbors will sometimes call to the dogs (who don't listen) and sometimes not--even when they are outside and I see them watch it happen.

I'm a dog lover and have a fairly large dog but would never consider letting her run free on someone else's property let alone bark at that person. I've tried speaking to the neighbor and letting them know that it makes me nervous and their response is to say "oh, don't worry, they are friendly." I don't understand that mindset. If your dog is on someone else's property and that person is not okay with it you keep your dog on your own property.

I'm thinking I've got two options--calling animal control (which I do not want to do--again, it's not the dog's fault and I'd have to make repeat calls) or put up a fence and I don't think split rail would solve the problem since these dogs have gone through a neighbor's split rail. Any options I haven't considered?

[Anonymous]

Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

[Anonymous]

Just call animal control. I had a neighbor who did that, let their bulldog run free through the neighborhood. I’d call animal control who would pick it up. After a couple times they got sick of paying the fee to get him back and started keeping him inside.

It’s not fair for you to pay for a fence when it’s their fault. And don’t feel bad for the dogs, they’ll be fine if AC picks them up. Even if they’re friendly, they can still cause damage like digging.

If you want to try talking to your neighbor again, you’ll need to be stronger and clearer. “I’m nervous” makes it sounds like you’re okay with the dogs, you’re just a little afraid. You need to tell them “the dogs are not permitted on my property”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

I have spoken to the parents several times already. I have not spoken to the kids--I don't think that's my place.

[Anonymous]

Agree with PP

If that does not work, maybe call county police.

You could try bringing it up on Next Door and seeing what the consensus in your hood is.

[Anonymous]

Your options are

1. The dogs are friendly and no issue .. do nothing, pet the dogs, move on
2. I don’t care how friendly the dogs are I’m possessive of my property and property lines are meaningful to me … call animal control

I have kids, dogs, deer, fox, squirrels, etc run through my property … who cares but if you care call animal control

[Anonymous]

Where do you live? What are the leash laws?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

I have spoken to the parents several times already. I have not spoken to the kids--I don't think that's my place.

kids? what kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your options are

1. The dogs are friendly and no issue .. do nothing, pet the dogs, move on
2. I don’t care how friendly the dogs are I’m possessive of my property and property lines are meaningful to me … call animal control

I have kids, dogs, deer, fox, squirrels, etc run through my property … who cares but if you care call animal control

It has nothing to do with being possessive. These are large dogs that run right to you and bark less than 5 feet away and continue to bark. Yes, that makes me nervous, especially when it goes on no matter how calmly I respond to them.

Kids, deer, fox, squirrels, all can and do run through my property.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your options are

1. The dogs are friendly and no issue .. do nothing, pet the dogs, move on
2. I don’t care how friendly the dogs are I’m possessive of my property and property lines are meaningful to me … call animal control

I have kids, dogs, deer, fox, squirrels, etc run through my property … who cares but if you care call animal control

Oh, how superior you are.

Talk to the adults again. When they say their dogs are friendly, say "That's not the point. They unleashed and coming into my yard, and you are responsible for stopping that."

I have a relative who will not take no for an answer, so be prepared for argument. Don't engage. You don't have to justify not wanting their dogs in your yard. "I am telling you to keep your dogs out of your yard. This is not up for discussion."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

I have spoken to the parents several times already. I have not spoken to the kids--I don't think that's my place.

kids? what kids?

There are times when the teenage kids are outside. Sometimes they call to the dogs (who don't listen to them anymore than the the dogs listen to the parents).

[Anonymous]

*out of my yard

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

I have spoken to the parents several times already. I have not spoken to the kids--I don't think that's my place.

kids? what kids?

There are times when the teenage kids are outside. Sometimes they call to the dogs (who don't listen to them anymore than the the dogs listen to the parents).

If you have spoken to the parents several times, there is no reason asking here. Call the animal control. It's a no brainer for me. What's your hesitation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

I have spoken to the parents several times already. I have not spoken to the kids--I don't think that's my place.

kids? what kids?

There are times when the teenage kids are outside. Sometimes they call to the dogs (who don't listen to them anymore than the the dogs listen to the parents).

If you have spoken to the parents several times, there is no reason asking here. Call the animal control. It's a no brainer for me. What's your hesitation?

It's something I've never done before. I'm thankful for PP's response that animal control would be nice to the animals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you talk to them again and tell em to keep the dogs on their property. AFter that call the AC.

I have spoken to the parents several times already. I have not spoken to the kids--I don't think that's my place.

kids? what kids?

There are times when the teenage kids are outside. Sometimes they call to the dogs (who don't listen to them anymore than the the dogs listen to the parents).

If you have spoken to the parents several times, there is no reason asking here. Call the animal control. It's a no brainer for me. What's your hesitation?

It's something I've never done before. I'm thankful for PP's response that animal control would be nice to the animals.

You have done your part. They may not be happy about it but, at least, you know you tried