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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My neighbor has a very aggressive dog and I am very afraid it will bite me. I have done nothing to aggravate it. I am not sure what to do.

I live in a townhouse community. The neighbor has a belgian malanois or german shepherd dog that has been[b] very aggressive to me[/b] and other people in the neighborhood. It has lunged and barked at me while walking on the street. The neighbor told it to stop and that worked. The guy’s wife walks it and has less control over it. It looks like the dog pulls her down the street.

[b]It barks and lunges at me from their ground floor window. I see and hear its nails hit the window.[/b] This is a daily occurrence.

I can”t avoid it because the doors are side by side. I take a different walking trail to avoid them in the afternoon and evening.

It barks at the children playing in the street, other neighbors, cars, and other dogs.

The neighbor is not particularly nice and I don’t feel comfortable talking to them. The HOA and the City of Alexandria don’t seem to address this situation unless one is actually bitten. I am concerned the neighbor might lose control of the dog during a walk or accidentally get out their door and attack. The dog seems triggered by everything. I’d appreciate any advice. I am ready to move away because it is such a bad situation.[/quote]

What people think as aggressive may in fact be a fearful dog.  His barking and lunging is a way for you to keep away.  First, he has the right to bark in his own home.  I know it can be unnerving but, there is nothing you should do.  He is protecting his family.  Lots of dogs are fearful of children because they are unpredictable.  Not every dog likes dogs.  People think they need dog friends but, not everyone do.    If the dog has only barked at you or lunged that is not a crime.  Cross the street when you see them or turn and go the other way.  Don't give eye contact, obvously.  There is no need for you to talk to the owner.  They might be working on these issues and either way you stating the obvious isn't helpful.[/quote]

This is OP. I stay as far away as possible from this dog.

The owners held onto the leash as it lunged toward me. This has happened about 5 times already. It lunges toward my other neighbors as well. The dog targets anything that moves outside. It is a safety issue.

It is honestly a nightmare.

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Then call the police when it happens and file a report.  You most likely won't because it hasn't happened in the way your are stating.  Get some help for yourself.  [/quote]

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