You could file a complaint with the Animal Matters Hearing Board. They will most likey be ordered to abate the nuisance and obey all laws for 1 year. Should they not follow the order further steps will be taken.
My idea was better, and quicker.
You could file a complaint with the Animal Matters Hearing Board. They will most likey be ordered to abate the nuisance and obey all laws for 1 year. Should they not follow the order further steps will be taken.
My idea was better, and quicker.
True.
That was easy.
Camily,
Two things:
1. Call Animal Control, make a compliant. At least then it's on record. I unfortunately have gotten one of those notices when my Husky x started jumping our fence and running the neighborhood (this was stopped with the addition of an invisible fence around our physical fence), but I was mortified to receive a notice from AC that Savannah had soiled on someone else's yard I got the notice on my door and had to contact the Officer to explain why my dog was out How embarrassing - we had just moved in and must have been #1 on our neighbors list after that
I know my BIL is a ACO over in Charles and he often gets calls on the same dogs daily and basically knows he needs to drive that neighborhood at a certain time of the day to find the dog So I would definitely make a call.
2. DON'T SHOOT THE DOG with a pellet gun, no matter what your husband says I know I was planning on becoming Annie Oakley myself when my neighbors dog (who was out all the time) jumped MY fence and killed two of my chickens I told my BIL I wanted to get a pellet/paint ball gun for that dog or any other that was thinking of coming in my yard again, and he said while I could shoot it dead (that sounds so lovely doesn't it ) for coming after any of my pets, I'm not aloud to "torture" the dog w/ pellets/paint balls. I just wanted the dog to remember not to come by our house anymore, not kill her.... geesh...
But honestly I'm sure they know they're dog is using your yard, and while it's hard for me to put this into practice I TRY to remind myself that if someone is gutsy enough to do something that makes me uncomfortable or upset I should be gutsy enough to say something back.....
This is a lot harder to do then to say, I'm getting better and I would really recommend doing that first. Of course once it's done they'll know it's you that has made the compliant (should you still have too), but if this dog is regularly using your yard I still have to believe they are already aware of it and they would know anyway. But you are still taking the higher road by giving them a chance to fix the problem - if they don't report it.
Good Luck!!
Hahahahaha - what a dip, sorry Well that post was for whoever had the problem. Maybe I can edit it to the right name Thanks
Take photos with a date/time stamp on image and take them to Animal Control and file complaint.
Plus I vote the mouse trap trick!!!
Just tell cops.."Gee..I have a problem with moles and other rodents..didnt think I would catch a dog!!!"
Although you'd probably like to taser the dog and it's owners it's still best to take the matter before the Animal Matters Hearing Board or you can always take them to Small Claims for maintaining a nuisance and destruction of private property or you can collect the poop and deposit it on their property (a friend of mine did this) or you can shoot it with one of those turbo water guns the kids have now. But how ever you handle the matter your neighbors will not be inviting you over for a cup of tea and a chat - ever. The dog's owners feel they are entitled now that they can afford the "high rent district". You can be diplomatic and they will be problamatic. After all is said and done this sh"%# will evolve into a racist matter. Not on your part but on the neighbors part. Get a good video camera to document the transgressor for when you go to court as I am sure that is where the matter sadly will end up. Good Luck.You could file a complaint with the Animal Matters Hearing Board. They will most likey be ordered to abate the nuisance and obey all laws for 1 year. Should they not follow the order further steps will be taken.
Although you'd probably like to taser the dog and it's owners it's still best to take the matter before the Animal Matters Hearing Board or you can always take them to Small Claims for maintaining a nuisance and destruction of private property or you can collect the poop and deposit it on their property (a friend of mine did this) or you can shoot it with one of those turbo water guns the kids have now. But how ever you handle the matter your neighbors will not be inviting you over for a cup of tea and a chat - ever. The dog's owners feel they are entitled now that they can afford the "high rent district". You can be diplomatic and they will be problamatic. After all is said and done this sh"%# will evolve into a racist matter. Not on your part but on the neighbors part. Get a good video camera to document the transgressor for when you go to court and I am sure that is where the matter sadly will end up. Good Luck.
Although you'd probably like to taser the dog and it's owners it's still best to take the matter before the Animal Matters Hearing Board or you can always take them to Small Claims for maintaining a nuisance and destruction of private property or you can collect the poop and deposit it on their property (a friend of mine did this) or you can shoot it with one of those turbo water guns the kids have now. But how ever you handle the matter your neighbors will not be inviting you over for a cup of tea and a chat - ever. The dog's owners feel they are entitled now that they can afford the "high rent district". You can be diplomatic and they will be problamatic. After all is said and done this sh"%# will evolve into a racist matter. Not on your part but on the neighbors part. Get a good video camera to document the transgressor for when you go to court as I am sure that is where the matter sadly will end up. Good Luck.
Why do people keep responding to me?
Remember who we're dealing with here, the game will not be over. It will escalate and saying you'll shoot the little B****** on site will get you in more trouble for discharging a gun in a residential area when your life was not being threatned. Be cool, deliberate, and coneiving.OMFG NO! Do not become a burden on society! Calmly walk over and tell the neighbor that you will shot the nuisance if it shiats in your yard again. Smile, shake hands. Game over!
Cause you're off your rocker!
Remember who we're dealing with here, the game will not be over. It will escalate and saying you'll shoot the little B****** on site will get you in more trouble for discharging a gun in a residential area when your life was not being threatned. Be cool, deliberate, and coneiving.
Why am I off my rocker? I suggested to file a complaint and I get responses of "while you want to taser the dog....".I find it funny.