No, I'm not kidding. It should be your right to be able to enjoy your yard without fear of the dog coming onto your property, but if you truly feel that the dog is a threat to your chickens and - more importantly - your child, it's your responsibility to do what you need to protect them. Yes, your neighbor should be responsible for his dog. He's not. That means you have to pick up the slack and take care of things on your side of the line. Maybe talk to your neighbor about paying for 1/2 the fence, telling him that if the dog comes over again it will not be going home again. Of course, this means you'd have to be willing to follow through. Another thing to consider - if this dog can wander onto your property because there are no barriers, so can any other stray that comes along.
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