Dog / Human Conflict

[STACEYH]

Only if said trespassers know that rule.

It is a law. The area they live in use this a great deal..... I use to live very close to this place.

 

[centrarchid]

My neighbor just found me on Facebook. We shall see if communication channels open or the crap gets even worse.

 

[fisherlady]

@centrarchid I never asked on other thread... do you know if neighbor owns the property or is renting it? If renting you should send copies of any legal letters to the actual property owners. Another avenue if countersuit is required... try to involve the neighbor's property insurance company. Many property insurance companies have developed a real dislike for problem dog owners.

I know it is another expense, but I still believe a video camera system based around the barnyard or area of most likely conflict, would be to your benefit in further disputed infractions.
It is unfortunate that you had to dispatch the husky, but honestly didn't surprise me after you described the pack a couple of weeks ago. I am just very relieved you and your kids haven't been targets of the dogs, even if only by accidentally getting in their way.
It amazes me that law enforcement is so reluctant to hold the neighbor responsible.

 

[Isadora]

It amazes me that law enforcement is so reluctant to hold the neighbor responsible

I figured it was probably more of a time/resources thing. But either way, very unfortunate.

 

[centrarchid]

@centrarchid I never asked on other thread... do you know if neighbor owns the property or is renting it? If renting you should send copies of any legal letters to the actual property owners. Another avenue if countersuit is required... try to involve the neighbor's property insurance company. Many property insurance companies have developed a real dislike for problem dog owners.

I know it is another expense, but I still believe a video camera system based around the barnyard or area of most likely conflict, would be to your benefit in further disputed infractions.
It is unfortunate that you had to dispatch the husky, but honestly didn't surprise me after you described the pack a couple of weeks ago. I am just very relieved you and your kids haven't been targets of the dogs, even if only by accidentally getting in their way.
It amazes me that law enforcement is so reluctant to hold the neighbor responsible.

He is a kid. At this point I would rather try to find a way to cool things down. But, only after he sees the evidence that includes pictures of his yard with my chicken parts.

 

[McChooky]

getting one to write a few letters is relatively cheap vs dealing with a bad neighbor for months.

there was another thread on here where someone couldn’t get their neighbor issues handled and the thread was going on 6 months. they eventually bought a new house and moved. now, that’s expensive.

I don't recommend anyone run from trouble. It will follow you.

 

[centrarchid]

I figured it was probably more of a time/resources thing. But either way, very unfortunate.

Legally, no one is bound to confine dogs in rural Callaway County, Missouri. If dogs demonstrated a danger to people then that may be a different story.

 

[McChooky]

Dogs that run together and kill like coyotes in a pack should be put down.
No exceptions.

 

[HumbleAmerican]

I shot my neighbors dog. They called the cops. Cops showed up and looked at the evidence, and where the dead dog was…. Then chewed the dog owner thoroughly about dog at large.

He then asked me if I wanted to pursue damages (he’d give me a copy of the police report). I declined. No need to make it worse than it was.

Neighbor again showed his butt and started berating me for shooting his dog. Nice officer said Hold on. Then wrote ticket for dog at large, dog harassing livestock, and unlicensed dog.

We don’t talk much.

On the flip side, other neighbors dog comes over 2-3 times a week and plays ball with the kids and my dog. Neighbor stopped his car on his way by to yell ‘I suppose your gonna shoot that one too! Just chuckled and said ‘Only if it’s dumb enough to harass or kill my critters!’

 

[HumbleAmerican]

Good luck with your endeavors.

I will also suggest cameras. Game cameras on the fence line will show where they pass through and also what they pack back with them. 2 and 4 legged trespassers.