Neighbor's Dogs Harassing my cats

[luvofallhorses]

Yes, I would put a sign out. Perhaps make it on the computer so it's big enough and they can see it. If that doesn't work, then confront them about it.

[Freedom]

How large is the condo complex? I'm wondering if you can ask someone who has lived there longer, how these things are usually handled.

It seems to me that just as a matter of respect, NO ONE walks close to the building, with folks living on those levels. Only the folks who live on that level walk right up close to the building. Do any of the folks on the ground floor have flowers they have set out in pots, or anything which sort of designates the area as "theirs?"

[Taz_Zoee]

It might just be me but I'd go out and say something the next time they do it. Confront them while it's happening, in a nice way of course. Just explain that it upsets your cat and you'd appreciate it if they wouldn't let their dog bark at your window.
But if you don't feel comfortable doing that then a sign could be your first option.
I don't understand why some people are so thoughtless to others.

[Jessika]

The area they're walking by is a tiny walkway along the front side of the building (the layout in the front is kind of weird... I'll take a pic if I remember to next time I'm out with Jamie). They never walk next to windows on the open side of the building (the side that my bedroom/livingroom windows are on).

I mean I guess it's a popular spot for owners to bring their dogs to potty; there is an overhang so if its raining they're dry, or if its hot they're shaded, so I understand why they walk their pets there. But what I don't understand is why they think its ok to let their dogs bark into my windows at my cats.

My boyfriend doesn't want to put a sign up as he thinks it will cause unnecessary attention or trouble but I just don't know what else to do except walk outside the next time I see it happen and confront the owner. And I'm TERRIBLE at confrontations... I usually come off as being really rude and I don't mean to be...

[Asiel]

I wouldn't bother with a sign. I would definitely go out and confront them about the issue. Walking their dogs past your window is one thing but standing there for that long knowing the dogs upset your cats is pretty rude in my book. If you can hold on to your temper fine , if you can't then they've earned your wrath by their own rude behavior.
You could try getting a water gun and maybe have your window open wide enough to squirt the dogs in the face if possible ...lemon juice in the gun might work wonders. If the owners say anything just tell them you can't stand the noise the dogs make . Is there a landlord you could speak to about the issue?

[Jessika]

I wouldn't bother with a sign. I would definitely go out and confront them about the issue. Walking their dogs past your window is one thing but standing there for that long knowing the dogs upset your cats is pretty rude in my book. If you can hold on to your temper fine , if you can't then they've earned your wrath by their own rude behavior.
You could try getting a water gun and maybe have your window open wide enough to squirt the dogs in the face if possible ...lemon juice in the gun might work wonders. If the owners say anything just tell them you can't stand the noise the dogs make . Is there a landlord you could speak to about the issue?

These are all privately owned condos. We rent ours from the lady who owns our specific condo. I'm sure there's some organization over all of them, but if there is the information hasn't been made aware to me.'

[Taz_Zoee]

What if the next time it happens you just appear at the window and stare back at them with a look of "WTH" on your face? Think they'd get the picture??

[Jessika]

What if the next time it happens you just appear at the window and stare back at them with a look of "WTH" on your face? Think they'd get the picture??

I've actually done something like that once; dogs were barking relentlessly through the window, and I put up with it for a good while before I finally walked over, threw the blinds back, grabbed Espeon from the sill, shot a dirty look at the owner, and walked away.

And yet, it still happens...

[Pinot's Mom]

These are all privately owned condos. We rent ours from the lady who owns our specific condo. I'm sure there's some organization over all of them, but if there is the information hasn't been made aware to me.'

If you live anywhere governed by covenants it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of those covenants. This would explain the rules/regulations as well as your methods of recourse in these situations. One of the reasons for these covenants is that there is a governing body to take responsibility in these cases. It would also explain the intended use of the area outside.

Find out what your rights are and have those responsible take care of the situation.

[moosmom]

Pino's Mom and Freedom have the right idea. I'd get a copy of the Condo Association rules. Then the next time they do it (it IS all about respecting your neighbors around you), go out and confront them and show them the rules. If they DON'T get it, then I'd file a complaint with the Association and let them put them in their place.

Do they walk their dogs on a leash or just let them run up to the window? If they're unleashed, they are being irresponsible pet owners. Get the Association involved. I think coming from them, they may take it more seriously.