Neighbor threatening neighborhood dogs with large (over 5') stick

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. He is clearly provoking the dog, among other things. We are going forward.

I thought there were people who liked dogs here, unfortunately. Otherwise I would clue you in on details. Let's just say it is extremely encouraging.

OP You are nuts. It is not against the law to wave a stick while on your own property. Keep your dog leashed and away -- your responsibility, not his.

[Anonymous]

Old man marching through neighborhood aggressively brandishing a stick is a local pastime in some parts of DC. I wouldn't be arsed; just keep your dog on leash at all times when outside your yard and welcome to crazy city life. This ain't Mayberry, RFD., no matter how much you think it should be. Dog owner here.

[Anonymous]

You are very antagonistic, OP. Chill out a bit.

[Anonymous]

I think PPs misunderstand the situation, and the extent of the man's antagonism.

If the dog is on the dog's own property, contained by a fence (no holes, no possible egresses whatsoever - though it seems some PPs are looking for some where there are none); and/or electric fence, or whatever full and sufficient containment exists; then the man should NOT be walking by any animal OR person (again, on their own property, NOT HIS) - waving any weapon. He may also be doing this to small children.

You can't just go up to people and animals, as if it were a zoo, and antagonize with a weapon, or anything else. If this man has mental problems, he should seek help.

Expect the wronged neighbors to make it right. And not arbitrarily so, but by evidence and law. Go ahead, pretend not to understand or otherwise deflect - it will not make it so.

[Anonymous]

Here is where PPs being purposely obtuse comes into play....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:.....Even if the dog poses zero threat. What kind of sicko does that?

Neighbors have set up cameras to catch him in the act and report him to SPCA and other animal rights groups with leverage.

Has anyone ever seen a neighbor threaten dogs like this before?

Should we report him to the police or other, in addition?

I am tired of dogs coming to my porch and eat my garden fertilizer. However I do not need a stick. Just hope the fertilizer will give the dog diarrhea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is it so hard for dog owner to understand not everyone likes dogs? I don't want your dog getting near me. I don't think it is adorable for your dog to try and lick my toddler. I don't want to pet your dog. I don't want your dog to run up to me at full speed and stop 6 inches away from me. Keep your dog(s) leashed (near you not on a retractable 12+ foot leash) or on your property and no one will wave sticks at your dog.

Was it tough to type that using your 5' stick?

NP here. You know what, there are people who are just not crazy about things you love. The horror. Thank god you are not the evil queen of the universe.

[Anonymous]

We get it 20:38 and 20:44. You hate dogs. Awesome.

However, your posts have nothing to do with this thread. Which means you are stupid people who do not bother to read the threads you post on, or you're trolls who just want to make every pet thread about your imagined issues.

Either way, you are not useful here and you are dismissed.

Zip your foolish mouth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We get it 20:38 and 20:44. You hate dogs. Awesome.

However, your posts have nothing to do with this thread. Which means you are stupid people who do not bother to read the threads you post on, or you're trolls who just want to make every pet thread about your imagined issues.

Either way, you are not useful here and you are dismissed.

Zip your foolish mouth.

Hahahahaha. Loser.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We get it 20:38 and 20:44. You hate dogs. Awesome.

However, your posts have nothing to do with this thread. Which means you are stupid people who do not bother to read the threads you post on, or you're trolls who just want to make every pet thread about your imagined issues.

Either way, you are not useful here and you are dismissed.

Zip your foolish mouth.

+1

OP here. Well said, thank you!

Why do people chime in for hateful purposes? Are their lives so awful? Apparently, yes.

Thanks to all of the dog people. We have it under control, and have all of the evidence we need. This guy will not be waving any more weapons at anything or anyone; or antagonizing the wrong people and/or dogs. Ever.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a walker can't remember who has an electric fence - and who doesn't. When a dog charges at you, people get tense whether there's an electric fence or not. Maybe the fence won't work. They don't always work.

If the guy with the stick is crazy... well, he's crazy - sorry, mentally ill - it's a mental health problem, not a problem with manners.

[Anonymous]

OP, have you or any of your neighbors that are also affected tried to have a conversation with the man? It seems that may be a good place to start. In your original post you asked why would anyone exhibit that behavior. Well, many here have speculated but I think it might make sense to go the source- the man. If you think he is entirely hostile and fear for your own safety, I understand why you would avoid that and seek other solutions. Otherwise, a conversation might be a good place to start. If, for example, he is unaware of an electric fence (I am under the impression that might be at play) letting him know how the dog is contained might go a long way.

I saw a previous post (not sure if it was from OP or someone else) along the lines of "why wouldn't a neighbor come and knock on our door if they have a problem?!?!" Well, I ask, if you notice an obvious problem why not initiate the conversation yourself?

[Anonymous]

Invisible fences traditionally have at least one "Invisible Fence" sign that is prominent on the very front of the property - that is not set back - at all. In other words: "in plain view".

Which would certainly count against the assaultive neighbor!

If that neighbor is stealing the signs, he has a whole new batch of problems on his hands.

[Anonymous]

Keep the dogs on a leash as required by law. And in DC, the law says a leash 4-feet or less -- none of those ridiculous 10-feet retractable leashes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Keep the dogs on a leash as required by law. And in DC, the law says a leash 4-feet or less -- none of those ridiculous 10-feet retractable leashes.

It seems some PPs refuse to accept what an Invisible Fence does? It keeps dogs on their own property. It is really quite simple.

http://clarkassociates.invisiblefence.com/solutions

In other words, if you let your little dog run around the neighborhood, not only is letting your little dog loose illegal, s/he will be lunch. If that is not enough to keep your little dog on a leash; some areas have foxes, skunk, raccoon and worse - which may or may not be rabid - that will be glad to end any loose dog woes.

I also agree with PP about the retractable leashes, which are asking for trouble.

But a dog on their own property, with an Invisible Fence, that is clearly posted, is within every right.