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The neighbors' dogs
On 2006-03-25, Pat penned:
"PatM" wrote It could well be that these neighbors are just careless and unthinking rather than deliberate in their actions. Does it look like the folks that lived in your house before you cared about how the lawn looked? Maybe they just never said anything about the dogs? I agree a one on one visit is best at this point...you guys have to live next doot to each other. Let us know what happens! They just moved in a few weeks before I did, they came from way out in the country too. So they probably were not thinking about it until I mentioned it. It might be a case of owners who never "had" to obedience train the dogs. Now that they're in a more populated area, suddenly they are embarrassed by the dogs' behavior and are trying desperately (via yelling at them when on walks, etc) to make up for lost time and prove to other people in the neighborhood that they're not just letting their dogs run rampant. It's a thought, anyway. -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote It might be a case of owners who never "had" to obedience train the dogs. Now that they're in a more populated area, suddenly they are embarrassed by the dogs' behavior and are trying desperately (via yelling at them when on walks, etc) to make up for lost time and prove to other people in the neighborhood that they're not just letting their dogs run rampant. It's a thought, anyway. It's not so much they yell at them to discipline them but rather to keep them from running off too far or into the street. There are three dogs and they all go out at once with one human, who endeavors to keep track of all three at the same time without using leashes. So one or more of them is always getting too far away and must be called back. |
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The neighbors' dogs
On 2006-03-25, Pat penned:
"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote It might be a case of owners who never "had" to obedience train the dogs. Now that they're in a more populated area, suddenly they are embarrassed by the dogs' behavior and are trying desperately (via yelling at them when on walks, etc) to make up for lost time and prove to other people in the neighborhood that they're not just letting their dogs run rampant. It's a thought, anyway. It's not so much they yell at them to discipline them but rather to keep them from running off too far or into the street. That's also a part of training, though. There are plenty of dogs trained to heel without a leash or to stay within some distance without a leash. There are three dogs and they all go out at once with one human, who endeavors to keep track of all three at the same time without using leashes. So one or more of them is always getting too far away and must be called back. Still, a well-trained dog doesn't need to be yelled at. Training needs to be constantly reinforced, but yelling isn't necessary (especially if it's driving your neighbors nuts). -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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The neighbors' dogs
Pat wrote:
"PatM" wrote It could well be that these neighbors are just careless and unthinking rather than deliberate in their actions. Does it look like the folks that lived in your house before you cared about how the lawn looked? Maybe they just never said anything about the dogs? I agree a one on one visit is best at this point...you guys have to live next doot to each other. Let us know what happens! They just moved in a few weeks before I did, they came from way out in the country too. So they probably were not thinking about it until I mentioned it. I guess they never had to deal with this, but now that they live where they have neighbours, I hope for your sake, Pat, and for the sake of the other neighbours, that they somehow manage to train their dogs. Purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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The neighbors' dogs
"Pat" wrote in message ... In the house closest to mine lives a couple and three dogs. Their yard is not fenced, so the dogs only get to go out with the people, and mostly only when they need to relieve themselves. I did not realize until the other night that they are letting their dogs poop in my yard. I realized it because I was out there and stepped in some, without seeing or feeling it, then tracked it through my house before I noticed it. YUK!! I read through this entire thread before deciding to answer it. I agree with those who say to try to talk to the persons first. Maybe, since you were both country folk before moving into town, you could approach them with either a dinner invitation or a request for information about where they think is the best place (sorry Mandy interruptions) to find something you need. Then you can ask about leash laws, in case they affect the cats, and so forth. Who knows you might become good neighbors with these people, if not friends. You may find out that they can help you as much as you can help them. Pam S. who has found some good friends using a smile and a casserole |
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The neighbors' dogs
"Pamela Shirk" wrote YUK!! I read through this entire thread before deciding to answer it. I agree with those who say to try to talk to the persons first. Maybe, since you were both country folk before moving into town, you could approach them with either a dinner invitation or a request for information about where they think is the best place (sorry Mandy interruptions) to find something you need. Then you can ask about leash laws, in case they affect the cats, and so forth. Who knows you might become good neighbors with these people, if not friends. You may find out that they can help you as much as you can help them. Heh. I already tried that, well before the dog-poo incident. I wanted to be friends with the neighbors and introduced myself on Day One when I needed to use a phone while waiting for mine to come on. They were extremely nice to me that day and I spent at least an hour chatting with them. Since the house is for sale (by the same folks who owned the one I bought) I asked if they had considered buying it. They said they were thinking about it. Then a week or two later I went over with a question about mini-blinds. I really just wanted some company. They woman came to the door, held it open and stood there talking, without asking me in, so I figured she must be busy or something and excused myself. As I went to leave, I asked "oh yeah did you guys decide to buy the house?" And she replied, curtly, "That's *my* business" and gave me a little strange dirty look. I didn't know what to make of that, and haven't spoken to her since. |
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