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Here's how you handle a person trying to bully you into submission to her rules over your property. Meet every outrageous statement from her with a calm, matter-of-fact response of your lawful choices in the matter. Treat every statement as if you believe she will do as she says if you don't give in to her demands. Resist the urge to react as if her threats are upsetting you, and do not respond until you have your facts in order. Stand your ground and she will end up respecting you.
Here's how you handle a person trying to bully you into submission to her rules over your property. Meet every outrageous statement from her with a calm, matter-of-fact response of your lawful choices in the matter. Treat every statement as if you believe she will do as she says if you don't give in to her demands. Resist the urge to react as if her threats are upsetting you, and do not respond until you have your facts in order. Stand your ground and she will end up respecting you.
She told me if I have any roosters that she is sending her dog over to eat them
I would tell her that due to her threat of sending her dog onto your property to kill your animals, you feel compelled to buy a livestock protection dog to guard your flock. Show her this picture of a Caucasian Ovcharka or Sheepdog and show her this literature on its use and temperament. It's not mentioned here, but this dog has been known to kill bears and even a pack of wolves in defense of their flock. Her dog would just be a snack. You are within your rights to have a LGD to protect your livestock from any threat (including HER and her dog).
The Caucasian Ovcharka's original purpose was to protect livestock. The typical Caucasian Ovtcharka is assertive, strong-willed, and courageous. Unless properly socialized and trained, the Caucasian Ovcharka may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies. It is very brave, alert, strong and hardy. It does not accept people it does not know and it has a powerful urge to defend. Everything and everyone who belongs to the family, including children, cats, other dogs, etc, will be regarded by this dog as part of "its" family and will be respected and protected. It has no time for strangers, but it will greet family friends warmly. It can be rather dominant towards other dogs it does not know.
I would tell her that due to her threat of sending her dog onto your property to kill your animals, you feel compelled to buy a livestock protection dog to guard your flock. Show her this picture of a Caucasian Ovcharka or Sheepdog and show her this literature on its use and temperament. It's not mentioned here, but this dog has been known to kill bears and even a pack of wolves in defense of their flock. Her dog would just be a snack. You are within your rights to have a LGD to protect your livestock from any threat (including HER and her dog).
The Caucasian Ovcharka's original purpose was to protect livestock. The typical Caucasian Ovtcharka is assertive, strong-willed, and courageous. Unless properly socialized and trained, the Caucasian Ovcharka may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies. It is very brave, alert, strong and hardy. It does not accept people it does not know and it has a powerful urge to defend. Everything and everyone who belongs to the family, including children, cats, other dogs, etc, will be regarded by this dog as part of "its" family and will be respected and protected. It has no time for strangers, but it will greet family friends warmly. It can be rather dominant towards other dogs it does not know.
She also stated that she will call the police if she hears a rooster crowing from our house at any time.
After checking your county code to make sure there is no noise ordinance for crowing roosters, tell her that calling the police when there is no law broken can result in charges brought against her by the police for making a false report or making frivolous or nuisance calls. The police are very busy with actual criminals and have no patience with people calling with petty grievances. She could be charged with a first degree misdemeanor at the very least, and if she calls 911, it could be a felony.
After checking your county code to make sure there is no noise ordinance for crowing roosters, tell her that calling the police when there is no law broken can result in charges brought against her by the police for making a false report or making frivolous or nuisance calls. The police are very busy with actual criminals and have no patience with people calling with petty grievances. She could be charged with a first degree misdemeanor at the very least, and if she calls 911, it could be a felony.
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