Neighbor puppy

[Anonymous]

I live in townhouse & my next door neighbor got a small puppy a few months ago. Everytime any of my family members step out 9f front door, their puppy runs to us barking leashed or unleashed. If there are no 3 big steps before getting on my front porch, I think that puppy may want to bite us. My neighbor has to call puppy back or tighten the leash everytime because their puppy runs to out yard & bark at us everytime. I have 2 young kids, under 4, and I am scared of dog. I see that puppy does not often bark at other people, except us every time. Why? We have been neighbors for a few years, and we are friendly to each other.

I never have animals in my life, except fish, hamster & rabbit. I am just curious what happens one day if the puppy gets bigger & knows how to get on my front porch whenever I open my front door & we feel threathened? My neighbor has asked me a few time to pat their puppy, and I am scared because I don't think he likes us. I am afraid one day out of self denfense I may kick him if I feel I or my children may get attacked. Should I tell my neighbor that I am scared of dog even though it is a cute puppy?

[Anonymous]

Definitely tell your number that you are scared of the dog and that you would like the dog kept inside. However, please be aware that the dog is not demonstrating threatening behavior and is not likely to bite you now or in the future. Regardless, it is your right not to be confronted by the dog on your steps. I would simply write a note or say to your neighbor "Excuse me, I have had a lifelong fear of dogs. Could I ask you to keep the puppy away from our entryway and to keep him from approaching us? I understand it is difficult to control him but this is very important to me. Thank you."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Definitely tell your number that you are scared of the dog and that you would like the dog kept inside. However, please be aware that the dog is not demonstrating threatening behavior and is not likely to bite you now or in the future. Regardless, it is your right not to be confronted by the dog on your steps. I would simply write a note or say to your neighbor "Excuse me, I have had a lifelong fear of dogs. Could I ask you to keep the puppy away from our entryway and to keep him from approaching us? I understand it is difficult to control him but this is very important to me. Thank you."

neighbor, not number

[Anonymous]

Get some treats. Make friends with the puppy.

[Anonymous]

Agree...the dog should not be able to enter your yard on its leash. Barking...you are going to have to live with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get some treats. Make friends with the puppy.

Do not give food to other peoples dogs!!

[Anonymous]

The puppy just wants to say hello! I understand that it is annoying but I promise that it is not a danger.

The best way to handle this if fear of a future attack is your main concern would be to have a few treats ready. Even better is if you say to the dog “stop” and when the dog stops throw a treat. Done. Trained dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The puppy just wants to say hello! I understand that it is annoying but I promise that it is not a danger.

The best way to handle this if fear of a future attack is your main concern would be to have a few treats ready. Even better is if you say to the dog “stop” and when the dog stops throw a treat. Done. Trained dog.

OP shouldn't have to train her neighbor's dog. The neighbor should control the dog. I love dogs, but I understand that not everyone loves (or even likes them) and doesn't want to deal with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The puppy just wants to say hello! I understand that it is annoying but I promise that it is not a danger.

The best way to handle this if fear of a future attack is your main concern would be to have a few treats ready. Even better is if you say to the dog “stop” and when the dog stops throw a treat. Done. Trained dog.

Agree with this. Let the puppy know you are a friend not a threat. It sounds like you are scared of dogs in general? If you carry on like this your kids will be scared of dogs too. Let them see that you are ok with a dog being next door and don't pass your fears onto them.
I have the friendliest lab and sometimes I walk past people with him leashed and the adult and the kids will shrink away from me with fear on their faces......its so sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live in townhouse & my next door neighbor got a small puppy a few months ago. Everytime any of my family members step out 9f front door, their puppy runs to us barking leashed or unleashed. If there are no 3 big steps before getting on my front porch, I think that puppy may want to bite us. My neighbor has to call puppy back or tighten the leash everytime because their puppy runs to out yard & bark at us everytime. I have 2 young kids, under 4, and I am scared of dog. I see that puppy does not often bark at other people, except us every time. Why? We have been neighbors for a few years, and we are friendly to each other.

I never have animals in my life, except fish, hamster & rabbit. I am just curious what happens one day if the puppy gets bigger & knows how to get on my front porch whenever I open my front door & we feel threathened? My neighbor has asked me a few time to pat their puppy, and I am scared because I don't think he likes us. I am afraid one day out of self denfense I may kick him if I feel I or my children may get attacked. Should I tell my neighbor that I am scared of dog even though it is a cute puppy?

The puppy doesn’t know you’ve been friendly neighbors . If you are the only ones the puppy is barking at me sense that you were scared or nervous around it. That’s fine, that’s your right. You can request for them to keep the dog off your property. I really would suggest making friends with the dog since presumably you will be neighbors for a very long time as well. My gut feeling is that it’s barking at your kids because it wants to play and is very happy to see little humans.

[Anonymous]

Is the dog actually reaching you whether it’s leased or unleashed? Ask the owner to control THEIR dog. If they don’t, call animal control. I don’t like strange (unknown) dogs and don’t want to hear “ They’re friendly.” Your property, your rules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get some treats. Make friends with the puppy.

Do not give food to other peoples dogs!!

Obviously, you ask the neighbors first.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 dogs. I love them them to pieces.

You are not the one that should be having to ‘make nice’ with the dog, your neighbor needs to train her dog. It’s unacceptable to allow the dog to run towards you or your kids every time you step outside. Especially since this has been happening for a few months.

They need to train and they should build a fence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The puppy just wants to say hello! I understand that it is annoying but I promise that it is not a danger.

The best way to handle this if fear of a future attack is your main concern would be to have a few treats ready. Even better is if you say to the dog “stop” and when the dog stops throw a treat. Done. Trained dog.

Agree with this. Let the puppy know you are a friend not a threat. It sounds like you are scared of dogs in general? If you carry on like this your kids will be scared of dogs too. Let them see that you are ok with a dog being next door and don't pass your fears onto them.
I have the friendliest lab and sometimes I walk past people with him leashed and the adult and the kids will shrink away from me with fear on their faces......its so sad.

Sorry I don't care how wonderful you think your dog is. I would prefer not to hear barking or be jumped at or licked. I am just not a dog person. It is not sad. Dog people have to realize not everyone shares their view.

[Anonymous]

You have to involve your neighbor. Point out what's going on and how you feel about it. Emphasize that you don't want the dog to leave, but just want to feel safe when you walk out the door. Work with your neighbor to socialize the dog with your family. Having the dog's favorite treats when you socialize/train with the dog helps. Don't wait until the dog gets bigger.