Okay, seriously, what can I do about this?

[Karen]

Exactly, talk to him, and explain that for his dog's safety, and your sanity, he really needs to keep her controlled. If not, you may end up needed to call Animal Control, which as a fellow dog owner you do not want to have to do, but for everyone's safety, you may need to consider. Tell him that, as his dog has been the aggressor in the past.

[lizbud]

You say you don't want to bother telling animal control or whoever about this little dog, I believe it is a major thing because
it has happened more than once.You will be protecting your own dog and the smaller dog, by informing authorities what's been
happening. Why should you have to keep talking to the guy? Maybe he'll listen to AC when they come out to look into this.

[Lady's Human]

You say you don't want to bother telling animal control or whoever about this little dog, I believe it is a major thing because
it has happened more than once.You will be protecting your own dog and the smaller dog, by informing authorities what's been
happening. Why should you have to keep talking to the guy? Maybe he'll listen to AC when they come out to look into this.

You hit the nail on the head, Liz.

It's a repeat situation, obviously the other dog's owner doesn't see the issue, so it is time for ACO to deal with it.

[chocolatepuppy]

You say you don't want to bother telling animal control or whoever about this little dog, I believe it is a major thing because
it has happened more than once.You will be protecting your own dog and the smaller dog, by informing authorities what's been
happening. Why should you have to keep talking to the guy? Maybe he'll listen to AC when they come out to look into this.

Agree. If Mikey ever does really hurt this dog and there are no past reports, it will be your word against the neighbors.

[Alysser]

Does being a complete airhead count as a mental problem? LOL I am kidding, but I think that's all that is wrong with him. He's just completely spacey.

As for AC, they never have come out for anything either I've called about, or my neighbors have called about. They came out once for a dog bite on a human on my block and that's only "because the guy needed medical attention" (he was bitten by a boxer), I think they'd laugh in my face at this situation, seriously. I think if this dog severely injured someone it would be different. I've never had a real talk about it with this guy, I just said some remarks to him about it. But even my neighbor said to me today "that dog is crazy". She was out carrying in groceries. It happened once when her kids were out (4 & 9) and she said it scared her kids because they love Mikey and they've never seen him react like that.

I also don't want some big blow up with the neighbors happen over something that, while it is annoying, isn't severe enough to warrant authorities. I just want to come across to him that I'm serious about this BS ending. One time, fine, but seriously 4 times? I wish I knew if this dog was human aggressive to, then I don't think I'd be as afraid to call AC as I am about this, or even if it's happened to other people. Other people have seen this happen and have said something to me about how obviously this dog needs a leash. One day she's going to go after the wrong dog and potentially get hurt/killed.

[Glacier]

I would not hesitate to call AC. If it works like it does here, they won't tell the owner who called and if they've never been there before, it's unlikely anything serious will happen to the dog or owner. But they will have a record of the dog's behaviour and be able to enforce whatever consequences your local laws allow if the owner doesn't get his act together.

We have a similar issue with a quartet of local dogs. Now they are big, husky mixes so they can and have done plenty of damage to other dogs. I don't know what you have to do to make a husky that mean but they are the nastiest huskies I've ever met. They've completely destroyed everyone else's enjoyment of the trails around here. Their owners keep them leashed, but long flexi leashes. They always claimed that being on-leash meant nothing was their dogs' faults. I've called AC and had long discussions with them about how on-leash and under control are two different things! I know others have called AC too. Last week I was out running and passed these dogs....all on 5 foot leashes and muzzled, which up here means they've all been deemed dangerous dogs! Now maybe the rest of us will be able to let our well behaved, friendly dogs enjoy the trails again!

I've owned a dog who hated every other dog on the planet. Keeping other dogs safe from Kayleigh was my responsiblity. No one else needed to worry that my dog aggressive dog was going to hurt their dog. Protecting other dogs from Kayleigh and her from herself was a ton of work, but it was the only responsible way to keep a dog with that kind of temperment! You shouldn't have to worry about Mikey when you're doing the right things for him!

[Alysser]

Oh and another thing I forgot to mention, Mikey isn't licensed with my town..which would be like calling AC on myself. Unless, I wouldn't need to get involved with talking to them? The issue here IS about the other dog, not Mikey.

I still live with my parents, so I am kind of reined in about what THEY want as well. I will definitely talk to them about what they think we should do. My Dad has talked to more than one neighbor before about a loose dog problem. I don't get what it takes to keep your dog enclosed and secure. It just makes no sense to me. Sure, Mikey gets away on occasions but he would NEVER attack another do like that.

Glacier, that is CRAZY. Having dog aggressive dogs on a FLEXI leash, what is wrong with people?? ESPECIALLY on trails where people run with dogs all the time That really takes the cake. I am glad your issue is resolved though, hopefully!

As for, being leashed and controlled...yep they are not the same thing. It amazes me that people have no audacity for others. I can only imagine what would happen if I let psycho off-leash. He'd try to PLAY with everything. He's one of those "too in your face" dogs, he doesn't have the best Doggy manners and he sometimes gets very excitable.

[chocolatepuppy]

I also don't want some big blow up with the neighbors happen over something that, while it is annoying, isn't severe enough to warrant authorities. I just want to come across to him that I'm serious about this BS ending. One time, fine, but seriously 4 times?

It will be serious if Mikey badly hurts that dog and THEY call AC, you can bet on that. And I don't want to think what will happen then.

[Freedom]

Does being a complete airhead count as a mental problem? LOL I am kidding, but I think that's all that is wrong with him. He's just completely spacey.

Oh there are people I do which it was a recognize mental health issue!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I would do something about it because if Mikey did something to the other dog (in defense obviously), then it wouldn't matter that the other dog was aggressive, they would probably place the blame on him. We had an aggressive dog once (ages ago) and the situation was not pretty when he ended up biting someone. So, I think it'd be best to call AC and see if there is anything they can do. You don't want Mikey to get hurt or the little ankle biter to end up bleeding.

[IRescue452]

Why call AC if they don't come out? If there are leash laws in your area the police are responsible for that. Police also take care of the vicious and dangerous dog problems where I live. Not animal control. Its not like these people are giving their dog a fair life anyway.

[Jessika]

I would do something about it because if Mikey did something to the other dog (in defense obviously), then it wouldn't matter that the other dog was aggressive, they would probably place the blame on him. We had an aggressive dog once (ages ago) and the situation was not pretty when he ended up biting someone. So, I think it'd be best to call AC and see if there is anything they can do. You don't want Mikey to get hurt or the little ankle biter to end up bleeding.

My thoughts too. You need to do something. If talking to the owner isn't working, you NEED to get someone else involved. This dog is trespassing and is a danger to your dog, and probably yourself too if they ever really got into it and you try to break them up. You can call AC on him without even bringing up your pet, just say "This dog is running around loose with no owner and has come onto my property more than once." And call them to report it EVERY TIME it happens.

Just a curious thought though, why isn't he registered? Too many pets for your county or just not up-to-date on vaccines? Not sure how things work outside my bubble... here, you register them when they get their rabies vaccine and the vet who admins the vaccine sends in the paperwork. However, there is a 3 pet per household limit (by law) so IF someone were to report me I COULD get in trouble...