Neighbor is afraid of dogs and scaring my kids and dogs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe this post. I can't believe that the OP has a husband serving in the military and sees another military wife and chooses to play mean girl bs rather than reach out to her. I understand the frustration about the dog and while the OP is dead wrong, the dog park seems like a good solution. But I can't believe that the OP hasn't gone over there and cleared the air and apologized. You really care less about that woman and her family and her place in the neighborhood than your own pride.

That's sad. You really are a piece of work.

Its been weeks since she posted this. How do you know that she hasn't gone over and talked to the neighbor to see the relationship can be patched up? I also don't understand why everyone is calling the OP and her dog-owning neighbors mean girls because they are attempting to solve this problem by creating a safe, legal way for dogs and kids to be separated. She actually seems pretty reasonable to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again....

This OP is a real piece of work. This just reeks of "its all about me" and a huge sense of entitlement. You really must be in south California. I would put money on it.

So your neighbour doesn't like your unleashed dogs, so now you want to turn a common area into a dog park? You'll have to get a vote to change the CCR's, you are a complete asshole. I can't stand people like you,what a horrible example for your children. Typical SoCal.

And how is that different from people here in DC? I grew up in CA and think that describes people in DC way morethan in CA.

[b]

OP clearly doesn't live in DC, did you read the description of her house??? This has California written all over it. Definitely SOUTHERN California.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again....

This OP is a real piece of work. This just reeks of "its all about me" and a huge sense of entitlement. You really must be in south California. I would put money on it.

So your neighbour doesn't like your unleashed dogs, so now you want to turn a common area into a dog park? You'll have to get a vote to change the CCR's, you are a complete asshole. I can't stand people like you,what a horrible example for your children. Typical SoCal.

And how is that different from people here in DC? I grew up in CA and think that describes people in DC way morethan in CA.

[b]

OP clearly doesn't live in DC, did you read the description of her house??? This has California written all over it. Definitely SOUTHERN California.

Because DC doesn't have any wooded suburbs built on hilly ground?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe this post. I can't believe that the OP has a husband serving in the military and sees another military wife and chooses to play mean girl bs rather than reach out to her. I understand the frustration about the dog and while the OP is dead wrong, the dog park seems like a good solution. But I can't believe that the OP hasn't gone over there and cleared the air and apologized. You really care less about that woman and her family and her place in the neighborhood than your own pride.

That's sad. You really are a piece of work.

Exactly.

Dog people really are a little mean and nuts. I live near a dog park in NW DC, and for every cute family with a cute dog, there are five social outcast dogwalkers, and several militant dog owners who live their lives through the dogs.

[Anonymous]

Dog people really are a little mean and nuts. I live near a dog park in NW DC, and for every cute family with a cute dog, there are five social outcast dogwalkers, and several militant dog owners who live their lives through the dogs.

Wow, what a stupid and bitchy post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe this post. I can't believe that the OP has a husband serving in the military and sees another military wife and chooses to play mean girl bs rather than reach out to her. I understand the frustration about the dog and while the OP is dead wrong, the dog park seems like a good solution. But I can't believe that the OP hasn't gone over there and cleared the air and apologized. You really care less about that woman and her family and her place in the neighborhood than your own pride.

That's sad. You really are a piece of work.

Its been weeks since she posted this. How do you know that she hasn't gone over and talked to the neighbor to see the relationship can be patched up? I also don't understand why everyone is calling the OP and her dog-owning neighbors mean girls because they are attempting to solve this problem by creating a safe, legal way for dogs and kids to be separated. She actually seems pretty reasonable to me.

She just reposted and didn't mention making up with the neighbor. She's a bitch.

[Anonymous]

My dog is not friendly to other dogs and is always leashed and under control. It bugs me when ppl allow their unleashed dog to run up to mine. It sets him off and i have to deal w it.

[Anonymous]

There's two types of people: people who love dogs and people who have never had a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't believe this post. I can't believe that the OP has a husband serving in the military and sees another military wife and chooses to play mean girl bs rather than reach out to her. I understand the frustration about the dog and while the OP is dead wrong, the dog park seems like a good solution. But I can't believe that the OP hasn't gone over there and cleared the air and apologized. You really care less about that woman and her family and her place in the neighborhood than your own pride.

That's sad. You really are a piece of work.

Its been weeks since she posted this. How do you know that she hasn't gone over and talked to the neighbor to see the relationship can be patched up? I also don't understand why everyone is calling the OP and her dog-owning neighbors mean girls because they are attempting to solve this problem by creating a safe, legal way for dogs and kids to be separated. She actually seems pretty reasonable to me.

She just reposted and didn't mention making up with the neighbor. She's a bitch.

She hasn't posted since February 29th?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Go to an off-leash dog park if you want to let your dog off leash when you're not on your own property. I adore dogs, have two big dogs--don't let them off leash. Actually, it's also for the dogs' sake. It sounds like you may not have had an issue with a dog trying to run off, but it takes just once and does happen all the time, including for the first time.

OK, I am a dog owner who obeys the leash laws and pooper scooper laws. However, I do have a bone to pick here. One of my neighbors is so afraid of dogs, and has caused her children to be so scared, that she doesn't even let the kids play outside if my dog is out. We do not have a fence but we do secure him with a lead - which he absolutely loves - hanging out in the sun. The dog parks are rampent with GIARDIA. If you do not know what that is look it up - you can get it to! My frisky labrador who is the sweetest dog ever needs exercise - more than he can get from a long walk. He needs to swim and run. Because of this uptight neighbor with a fear of dogs I am forced to take my dog on long weekend drives to areas, not rampent with GIARDIA, so that he can swim and run. I can't even play fetch with my dog in my own back yard! Until this neighbor moved in, about a two years ago, our neighborhood was great. All of the neighbors could allow their dogs to run and play fetch. The children played and rode their bike, etc... This one neighbor has upset the entire comradery of our wonderful neighborhood and in my opinion needs to move somewhere else. I am sorry but people who are so afraid of dogs need to live away from family, social neighborhoods. Where there are families there will be family dogs. Go seclude yourself in an area where no people live. Dogs are great for kids to learn responsibility, careing, empathy and also for protection from psycho neighbors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go to an off-leash dog park if you want to let your dog off leash when you're not on your own property. I adore dogs, have two big dogs--don't let them off leash. Actually, it's also for the dogs' sake. It sounds like you may not have had an issue with a dog trying to run off, but it takes just once and does happen all the time, including for the first time.

OK, I am a dog owner who obeys the leash laws and pooper scooper laws. However, I do have a bone to pick here. One of my neighbors is so afraid of dogs, and has caused her children to be so scared, that she doesn't even let the kids play outside if my dog is out. We do not have a fence but we do secure him with a lead - which he absolutely loves - hanging out in the sun. The dog parks are rampent with GIARDIA. If you do not know what that is look it up - you can get it to! My frisky labrador who is the sweetest dog ever needs exercise - more than he can get from a long walk. He needs to swim and run. Because of this uptight neighbor with a fear of dogs I am forced to take my dog on long weekend drives to areas, not rampent with GIARDIA, so that he can swim and run. I can't even play fetch with my dog in my own back yard! Until this neighbor moved in, about a two years ago, our neighborhood was great. All of the neighbors could allow their dogs to run and play fetch. The children played and rode their bike, etc... This one neighbor has upset the entire comradery of our wonderful neighborhood and in my opinion needs to move somewhere else. I am sorry but people who are so afraid of dogs need to live away from family, social neighborhoods. Where there are families there will be family dogs. Go seclude yourself in an area where no people live. Dogs are great for kids to learn responsibility, careing, empathy and also for protection from psycho neighbors.

Dude. Build a fence. Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's two types of people: people who love dogs and people who have never had a dog.

I've had three dogs, and I don't love them. I barely like them. They are way more hassle than they are worth, to me. Happy to never have another one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go to an off-leash dog park if you want to let your dog off leash when you're not on your own property. I adore dogs, have two big dogs--don't let them off leash. Actually, it's also for the dogs' sake. It sounds like you may not have had an issue with a dog trying to run off, but it takes just once and does happen all the time, including for the first time.

OK, I am a dog owner who obeys the leash laws and pooper scooper laws. However, I do have a bone to pick here. One of my neighbors is so afraid of dogs, and has caused her children to be so scared, that she doesn't even let the kids play outside if my dog is out. We do not have a fence but we do secure him with a lead - which he absolutely loves - hanging out in the sun. The dog parks are rampent with GIARDIA. If you do not know what that is look it up - you can get it to! My frisky labrador who is the sweetest dog ever needs exercise - more than he can get from a long walk. He needs to swim and run. Because of this uptight neighbor with a fear of dogs I am forced to take my dog on long weekend drives to areas, not rampent with GIARDIA, so that he can swim and run. I can't even play fetch with my dog in my own back yard! Until this neighbor moved in, about a two years ago, our neighborhood was great. All of the neighbors could allow their dogs to run and play fetch. The children played and rode their bike, etc... This one neighbor has upset the entire comradery of our wonderful neighborhood and in my opinion needs to move somewhere else. I am sorry but people who are so afraid of dogs need to live away from family, social neighborhoods. Where there are families there will be family dogs. Go seclude yourself in an area where no people live. Dogs are great for kids to learn responsibility, careing, empathy and also for protection from psycho neighbors.

Dude. Build a fence. Problem solved.

It is not about the fence - it is about the CRAZY neighbor who has ruined the neighborhood - Move On to a dog free area. Nut cases.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go to an off-leash dog park if you want to let your dog off leash when you're not on your own property. I adore dogs, have two big dogs--don't let them off leash. Actually, it's also for the dogs' sake. It sounds like you may not have had an issue with a dog trying to run off, but it takes just once and does happen all the time, including for the first time.

OK, I am a dog owner who obeys the leash laws and pooper scooper laws. However, I do have a bone to pick here. One of my neighbors is so afraid of dogs, and has caused her children to be so scared, that she doesn't even let the kids play outside if my dog is out. We do not have a fence but we do secure him with a lead - which he absolutely loves - hanging out in the sun. The dog parks are rampent with GIARDIA. If you do not know what that is look it up - you can get it to! My frisky labrador who is the sweetest dog ever needs exercise - more than he can get from a long walk. He needs to swim and run. Because of this uptight neighbor with a fear of dogs I am forced to take my dog on long weekend drives to areas, not rampent with GIARDIA, so that he can swim and run. I can't even play fetch with my dog in my own back yard! Until this neighbor moved in, about a two years ago, our neighborhood was great. All of the neighbors could allow their dogs to run and play fetch. The children played and rode their bike, etc... This one neighbor has upset the entire comradery of our wonderful neighborhood and in my opinion needs to move somewhere else. I am sorry but people who are so afraid of dogs need to live away from family, social neighborhoods. Where there are families there will be family dogs. Go seclude yourself in an area where no people live. Dogs are great for kids to learn responsibility, careing, empathy and also for protection from psycho neighbors.

Dude. Build a fence. Problem solved.

It is not about the fence - it is about the CRAZY neighbor who has ruined the neighborhood - Move On to a dog free area. Nut cases.

Maybe, but...you could fix that problem. With a fence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go to an off-leash dog park if you want to let your dog off leash when you're not on your own property. I adore dogs, have two big dogs--don't let them off leash. Actually, it's also for the dogs' sake. It sounds like you may not have had an issue with a dog trying to run off, but it takes just once and does happen all the time, including for the first time.

OK, I am a dog owner who obeys the leash laws and pooper scooper laws. However, I do have a bone to pick here. One of my neighbors is so afraid of dogs, and has caused her children to be so scared, that she doesn't even let the kids play outside if my dog is out. We do not have a fence but we do secure him with a lead - which he absolutely loves - hanging out in the sun. The dog parks are rampent with GIARDIA. If you do not know what that is look it up - you can get it to! My frisky labrador who is the sweetest dog ever needs exercise - more than he can get from a long walk. He needs to swim and run. Because of this uptight neighbor with a fear of dogs I am forced to take my dog on long weekend drives to areas, not rampent with GIARDIA, so that he can swim and run. I can't even play fetch with my dog in my own back yard! Until this neighbor moved in, about a two years ago, our neighborhood was great. All of the neighbors could allow their dogs to run and play fetch. The children played and rode their bike, etc... This one neighbor has upset the entire comradery of our wonderful neighborhood and in my opinion needs to move somewhere else. I am sorry but people who are so afraid of dogs need to live away from family, social neighborhoods. Where there are families there will be family dogs. Go seclude yourself in an area where no people live. Dogs are great for kids to learn responsibility, careing, empathy and also for protection from psycho neighbors.

Dude. Build a fence. Problem solved.

It is not about the fence - it is about the CRAZY neighbor who has ruined the neighborhood - Move On to a dog free area. Nut cases.

No, it's about dog owners not being responsible. There are leash laws because no matter how well trained your pet is, it is still an animal that can be unpredictable. As for having your dog on your property on a lead, that's fine. If she doesn't want to let her children out under those conditions, that's her problem. But as long as your pet is restrained (which it sounds like it is), you are following the rules. However, if your pet needs more exercise, you need to build a fence so that your pet can run free in your property and there is no danger that your pet will roam outside of your property. If you can't or won't do that, then you either need to walk or drive your pet someplace safe for it to run and swim (and without whining). But having pets in a family neighborhood means being responsible. And not blaming others for your situation. This neighbor doesn't need to move to a dog free area. You just need to build that fence. If you won't do that, you have no business owning a dog...grow up.