I Hate My Neighbor Dogs.Do i shoot the dogs with bb gun?

@classy56 (2880)
United States
January 26, 2007 5:31am CST
my neighbors dogs are mean an they let them run loose when they go outside to do their thing {poop}.an everytime im outside their dogs try to bite me,i cant even go to the mail box or do any yard work. the neighbors are a few lots away from me so the dogs can run free..dont get me wrong i love dogs. if they dont bite..but im tempted to shoot these dogs with my bb gun,i dont want to hurt them,but the neighbors will not do anything about their dogs an i have talk to them about this, i have also looked for pepper spray an can not find any, an i can not afford to put up a fence.so what can i do,i cant call the animal control by the time they get here the dogs are back inside the home.any ideals anyone on how to handel this..
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56 responses
• United States
26 Jan 07
Don't shoot the dogs. It's not their fault. You call the police and report the dogs showing agression and biting you. The ASPCA will get involved and will insist that the dogs remain on a leash or the owner must put up a fence. Additionally, they will get fined when the ASPCA comes back to inspect the situation and finds the owners have not complied. On the third visit, they will take the owner into custody and the dogs will go to a kennel until everything is resolved. Don't be afraid or hesitate to pick up the phone and call the police. You are living in fear of dog attack and you don't have to. Most neighborhoods have a leash law and the dogs MUST be on a leash if they are not in a fenced in yard. You will find out soon enough if your neighborhood also has this law. Remember, you are also protecting the dogs from harm by calling. Good luck to you.
@azfar88 (39)
• Pakistan
26 Jan 07
yeah e-do everything get ur mails "e-mailed" to u ...and do the shoppin on the internet ;)....why don't u take help from the councilor or police or someone alike??
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
26 Jan 07
thanks,but not all mail an come by email.im looking for help
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@shooie (4984)
• United States
26 Jan 07
Neighbors Dogs - Dogs need to be on leashes or fenced in
Well in California and South Carolina there is a leash law. If they come in your yard shot them in the rump that way sharp sting. Try an airgun even. It doesn't mean you don't love animals or being cruel. You are protecting and you said they try to bite you. Have you tried calling animal control? I know you said they would be back in the house before they could get out there but if you call a few times. Take pictures and if you have a video camera.
@hellboi (661)
• Philippines
28 Jan 07
the dogs here are just victims of irresponsible dog owners. i believe that these dogs behavior speak how they are mishandled but their owners. i suggest that you do not harm the dogs for you could even get into trouble for doing that. what you should do however is to talk with your neighbors about the bad situation you are in. if they would not heed your complaint then you call the authorities, you have every right to do so because these dogs are trespassing your property however do not impose anything by yourself.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
28 Jan 07
thanks,the owner will not keep the dogs on a leash or chain them to their yard an i have talked to them about their dogs. an it was a waste of time an i did call animal control an they never did show up.so now im still waiting on what to do next.i feel sorry for the dogs they are very pretty dogs,they are just mean an aggressive.
• United States
26 Jan 07
here kitty kitty - nice kitten
The dogs sense you don't like them. Call the police and tell them you feel threatened and are a prisoner in your own home. If you have a legitimate complaint and are not just a habitual complainer they may do something about it. If you were to shoot my dogs then you would never come out because I would shoot you. Chin up maybe they'll get a kitten instead.
@sioux2u (176)
• United States
26 Jan 07
YES I HATE TO have some one dog run around in my yard poop in my yard i run them out. CALL amimals control, an tell them even thow they are not out. or your police tell them you dont need to put up with it,i have 4 puppy dogs i love like family. an when i let them out i make them stay in my yard.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
thanks,you are a responseable dog owner an i give you credit for that ,an i wish these dogs were on a leash or chain.but they are not so.i am going to call the animal control on them,im tired of being scare of going out of my own home.
• United States
27 Jan 07
I wouldnt shoot them that would be just cruel.i would talk to your neighbors again and if that dont work i would call animal control and explain the situation to them they should be able to do something about this.
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
talking to the neighbors is a waste of time an i am call ing the animal control an see what can be done an plus im going to take pictures of these dogs an hope they can picked up. thanks
• United States
27 Jan 07
You could get into truble with the BB, I had a friend who did this he had a tree stump in the yar put 2 nails in it attached a wire to each one, then placed a piece of ham on the stump, when the neighbors dog cam into her yard to do his business, saw the ham went to eat it she pluged in the plug,and quickly pulled it out (it just enough to zap the dog not kill it dog did go near her yard again
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@andre3a (85)
• Romania
27 Jan 07
try to call the police,pound but don't shoot them.i don't know why are they trying to bite you but they don't deserve to be shoot.if the owners won't quit you should go to the police,or make an effort to put yourself a fence,that way no one could enter in your yard.good luck with them,you will needed.if u shoot the dogs u will get to jail and it's not good
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
i cant afford a fence right now,an i shouldnt have to be a prisoner in my own yard.an i am calling tha animal conrol today to see what can be done.im just protecting myself from harm.
• Japan
27 Jan 07
HELL NO!! Take a photo if you have to and call the cops. When you start shooting at anything in the U.S that is when you're really going to have trouble!...GOOD LORD!!...LOL Good Luck, Irish
• United States
27 Jan 07
I had a similar problem, I called animal control and they said unless you have proof we can't do anything. Well I busted out the ol' camcorder and digi camera I took picture and video of the dogs in my yard, chasing people on bikes, chasing cars and acting aggresive towards my son. That was all they needed, the owners were fined and the dogs removed.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
thanks i took some pictures today an i call the animal control this morning an they havent showed up yet.i wish i owned a camcorder.but i dont.an you know how i feel about these dogs being aggresive.it not safe to go outside,i hope they animal control shows up like they are subpost to today.
• Philippines
27 Jan 07
Your neighbors are so insensitive, even obnoxious. They know their dogs are disturbing your peace and they haven't done anything about it? I was in a similar situation before, when my neighbor's dog would always bark in the middle of the night for hours. I really couldn't sleep so I talked to my neighbor. Luckily, he understood so he gave the dog away to a relative. I can't blame you if you want to shoot those dogs. But like what others said, don't. Maintain your civility and do not stoop to the level of your neighbors. Report it to the police. If nothing happens, prepare dog food laced with poison and put them where the dogs can find and eat them. That would teach your neighbors a lesson.
@PIITZY (749)
• Romania
27 Jan 07
well you could record them on camera when they are out and send the tape to the animal control i think this is the best solution and if you say the dogs are agressive i think there are other neighbors that complain about the dogs so you could all give a complinement to the police
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
no i only have 2 neighbors an 1 of them are the dog owners.an we are far apart from each other.so ill have to call animal control an see what can be done an i am going to take pictures
@carmella (496)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I would call animal control anyway. They will go to them and tell them to keep their dogs on a leash. Call the police as well if you have to. They cannot just let their dogs run a muck in the neighnorhood and expect people to not say anything, especially when the dogs are apparently violent. What type of dogs are they? Are the neighbors aware that they try to bight you?
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
yes the neighbors know ,i have talk to them about the dogs an it didnt do any good,these dogs are boxers..today i did call the animal control an they were subpost to come an they havent showed up yet.these dogs are very mean they always tried to bite me an luckly i have been able to get awy from them.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I would go to the cops and them what is going on. Im sure they can help you. Thats the only thing I can think of. Hope you dont bit.
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
thanks i am going to call animal control,the cops would tell me they have other things to worry about.
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I wouldn't shoot them if I were you. No matter how much you protest that they were mean dogs, it's going to fall back on you shooting the dogs. You won't win.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
its not a matter of winning,i just want the dogs put on a leash or chain when they are outside,so i dont have to be looking over my shoulders all the time.thanks if it falls back on me i hope its in a good way.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
27 Jan 07
Contact your Local Council, or Dog Control Authority. You may have to do this regularly before they take real action. Ring, email & write a letter to your neighbour, & send the same copies to the Council. Take photos of the dogs agressive actions. Video them if possible. If the worse becomes necessary, contact your local news station, they like this sort of news.
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
i am going to take pictures,but ill have to do it from the inside of my home,these dogs will come right after me in a heart beat.an i am going to call animal control.but i got to thinking,since i live in a gated commuity,i dont know if the animal control can come in here or not,you have to have a pass to get in.you can check it out at www.countrysquirelakes.com {this is were i live} thanks i can look at this site an see maybe i can find out info on this site.thanks you were a big help
@drmt57 (295)
• United States
27 Jan 07
Just buy you some amonia or bleach and pour it down where they come on your property they will not come near it. Please do not shoot them. You might go to jail.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
i never no when they are comeing in my yard so i cant do that.i will only shoot them if only that is my last resort.an i would need a lot of bleach,i have a very big yard
@honeyangel (1991)
27 Jan 07
do not shot these dogs u will be charged report your neibours to the police
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
thanks well if the neighbors care about there dogs they would have them an a chain or leash.i will only shoot them if its the last resort
• Australia
27 Jan 07
don't shoot the dogs! call the police about it or talk to your neighbours about it.
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@classy56 (2880)
• United States
27 Jan 07
i have talk to the neighbors an it didnt do any good..