Neighbor is afraid of dogs and scaring my kids and dogs

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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.

It is more than my dog it is the entire cul-de-sac's social enviornment. Since they moved in there is no hanging out with all of the families even without the dogs. I am sorry but these neighbors have problems being neighbors and need to move! It is really not about the fence or their unrealistic fear of dogs. The are socially inept and are teaching their children the same. IMO - this should be classified as child abuse.

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Anonymous wrote:I grew up with dogs, I LOVE dogs. I do not love people that insist they have a right to let their dogs off-leash in public spaces. If your dogs NEED recreation and you don't have a yard, you need to take them somewhere for recreation where you can legally have them off-leash....or don't have dogs if you don't have the space for them. Everyone thinks their dog is "well-behaved" and yet, accidents do happen, especially with small children around. I hate it when I see people letting their dogs off-leash in my neighborhood's common areas. Those spaces are for people, some of whom may not like dogs, have little experience with dogs, or be genuinely afraid of dogs.

Who owns the property where you were all hanging out? The county or your HOA? Maybe they can build a dog park for you.

+1

I am also a dog lover who grew up with dogs. My kids, for some reason completely unknown to me, are really afraid of dogs. No matter how often I have tried to introduce them to friendly dogs or help them get over their fear, they just don't like dogs. I hate when we go to the playground and someone has let their dog off leash and it is just running around. Eventually, it will come over to my kids and my kids will flip out and start to scream and yell trying to get away from the dog which usually just makes the dog want to "play" with them more. It doesn't matter if the dog is friendly or not, they don't want it near them. I usually end up feeling bad because the owner sort of sighs and reluctantly pulls out the leash for the dog. I know it is the law, but it often seems like my kids are the only ones who don't want the dog near them.

I'd hate to be your kid. Feeling bad for an unlawful dog owner and not supporting your kids?

Nice. I am in the same boat as the mother with the dog phobic kids. For some reason, my kids are terrified of dogs too. But you know what? The world doesn't revolve around me and it won't revolve around my kids. I am trying to teach my kids that dogs are everywhere -- when we visit friends' homes and yes even leashed dogs can roam close enough to unsettle them. Dogs --especially, it seems, in urban areas -- are EVERYWHERE. And excuse me, for having a little compassion besides my snowflakes.

[Anonymous]

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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.

It is more than my dog it is the entire cul-de-sac's social enviornment. Since they moved in there is no hanging out with all of the families even without the dogs. I am sorry but these neighbors have problems being neighbors and need to move! It is really not about the fence or their unrealistic fear of dogs. The are socially inept and are teaching their children the same. IMO - this should be classified as child abuse.

Whatever, troll

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

It is more than my dog it is the entire cul-de-sac's social enviornment. Since they moved in there is no hanging out with all of the families even without the dogs. I am sorry but these neighbors have problems being neighbors and need to move! It is really not about the fence or their unrealistic fear of dogs. The are socially inept and are teaching their children the same. IMO - this should be classified as child abuse.

Whatever, troll

[list} You have got to be kidding me. F__K You! Insane troll monger.

[Anonymous]

Child abuse? Really? That's a bit over the top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[/list]It is more than my dog it is the entire cul-de-sac's social enviornment. Since they moved in there is no hanging out with all of the families even without the dogs. I am sorry but these neighbors have problems being neighbors and need to move! It is really not about the fence or their unrealistic fear of dogs. The are socially inept and are teaching their children the same. IMO - this should be classified as child abuse.

You are rabid and scary.

[Anonymous]

I'd say human snowflakes trump doggie snowflakes any day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd say human snowflakes trump doggie snowflakes any day.

this.

[Anonymous]

To the PP who drives your dogs to the ends of the earth because dog parks are "rampent with GIARDIA" [sic], we've been taking our dogs to dog parks 3-4 times a week for over 10 years, and neither one of them has had health problems of any kind. So you might be overreacting just a teensy bit.

Or you could just build a fence. But that would be no fun because there wouldn't be any more drama.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'd say human snowflakes trump doggie snowflakes any day.

this.