General Chat

I don't know how things work there, but here if a dog causes an accident on the raod here, the owner of the dog can be charged for causing the accident.

The biggest problem with most people is they think that dogs will learn boundaries by themselves - they have to be taught what is acceptable and what isn't. I have a neighbour who decided that at two months their puppy would know not to leave the property if the gate was open, er yeah nope.

My own dog will not leave my house or even get out of the car, unless I have his lead in my hand.

I had a similar problem where we lived before, and the police advised me that I could return the poo..
and I did, I did it politely, but I DID return it!!!!

thyey then called the police.... ha ha who advised them that they were responsible for the animal,

also if it is friendly, why dont you capture it and take it to dogs home, then when they have paid a few times to get it out, they will be a bit more responsible,,,

Phone the dog warden on a daily basis, email them too

Thats a good Idea CMD, If it is friendly take it down the dog pound, the owners will get fed up collecting it in the end.

Thank you all for your replies - a few things to think about there.

A good idea to take it to the pound.

CMD, how on earth did your neighbours have the cheek to call the police because you returned their dog's poo???

Thanks again,

Angela

http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/information/atozofdogs/l/legalresponsibilities/

This gives some insight into the legal responsibility of dog owners.

I feel sorry for the dog................it doesn't sound very loved if it's allowed to run loose like this.

xx

Thank you Kitty, will take a look.

Maybe I can print something off & stick it through their door.

Angela

If its harassing the cows its a wonder the farmer hasn't shot it,they are legally entitled to do that.


Maddyxx

No Angela.... it certainly is not acceptable.

I sure as *whatsit* would not accept it!

Deanna X

If he is a nice friendly dog I would lure him into the car and take him to the pound on a regular basis let them keep paying to get him back they may just work it out LOL

Unfortunately if you lured him into a car you would be charge with something (stealing a dog probably).

Are you in private housing or council/housing association housing? if the latter then the council should contact the neighbours. If you always get an answer phone have you tried e mailing the council? Most councils have web sites. can you visit the council offices personally or is it too far?

If you are in private housing I would contact the RSPCA and say you are concerned that the dog is allowed to roam out on the road and in the farmer's field, they will be more concerned about that than your garden, especially if he is allowed to roam while they are out.

Horrible situation for you, i hope you solve it.. let us know how you get on.

Ann
Glos

Hello Ann

You're probably right about 'stealing a dog' - yet another case of the law being weighted against the 'victim'!

The RSPCA might be the right people to contact - he roams both while they're in and out. I may also try e-mailing the council.

We actually live quite a way from the council offices, on a country lane. I have seen the dog chasing cars, barking at a man posting a letter in the post box and going up to people getting out of their cars when visiting, including council workers!

It seems, somehow, to be more acceptable in the country & you begin to think that perhaps it's you!

Thanks for your interest, everyone.

Angela

CMD..... I loved that.... ;-0)

Deanna X

If it comes onto your property get it into your property then phone dog wardena dn say you have got a dog who roaming and they will come and get it check if its chipped and if not take it to the pound.

Ones down end of road allowed their dog out said it jumped out the window and escaped well it wasnt chipped and I didnt know whos it was so cost them £70 to get her back.

Angelsong

Your neighbours sound an absolute nightmare! (and don't start me on cats, each side of us have got 3 each! Unfortunately, it's impossible to keep cats off your property).



Dawn

I remember reading your thread re the roaming dog. Trouble is, we live a long way from where the dog warden would have to travel (if we could get hold of him!) & the dog would likely be making a terrible fuss if we detained him, alerting others to what was happening :-(

Angela

ps, can't believe this thread is still going, must be a record for me

Your local council should be running a dog warden system, next time it comes into the garden, call them saying its a stray and they will take it away!

Otherwise you'll have to reinforce your boundary, sharp thorns e.g. pyracantha which is fast growing, pretty berries and a good deterrent, or a solicitor's letter threatening an ~ASBO might do the trick. On the owners not the dog.

doesnt matter how far they have to travel you pay your council tax and they are part of the service.

Let it make a noise the more people that notice the neighbours might get embarrassed but then by the sounds of them they would enjoy the limelight.


How about letter to local paper saying the trouble you are having and how council can never be contacted sure it would soon be sorted once the paper contact the council

d xx

If the dog is barking and being threatening towards you or your family, this can be classed as a dangerous dog, call the council and they will put a report out to the dog warden in your area, they are duty bound to speak to the owners of the dog, and if it happens after the warden has spoken to them, the dog can be removed.

Try telephoning your local Environmental Health Agency. If the dog is leaving cr*p in your garden and you have children at home or visiting it is a health hazard.

This is always worth a try because if they cannot help you directly they will give you a 'name' to contact.

Sue x

Hi again Dawn

I agree that it doesn't matter how far the council dog warden has to travel - they can come from Timbuktoo for all I care :-)) I'm just worried that it could cause a nasty situation with the neighbour in the meantime.


Amanda/Sue

Thanks for your suggestions

Angela