ARRRGG!! Sounds like the same situation here.....my nextdoor neighbors got a puppy a while ago...aussie mix or something. We've lived next to these people for at least 10 years. Those stupid kids have always teased my dogs. I caught them (and yelled at them) throwing rocks at the dog behind me once.

That poor dog. He lives outside all day. Just roaming around in the backyard. They leave stuff out there then get angry at him when he chews it up. I've watched the oldest kid (devil child) teasing him many times. UGH.

A while ago I got into an argument with them...I was sitting out there with Nebo and every time Nebo would go near their fence they'd yell "Go away you stupid dog! Leave us alone Nemo! (thats what they think his name is) Coco don't go by that stupid dog!" Finally I just said "Uhh...first of all, my dog is NOT stupid, and second, my dog has just as much right to go up to the fence as your dog does."

So then I had a nice (haha) conversation with a bunch of dumb little kids.....they informed me that my dog was causing all of Coco's bad habits. Apparently Nebo was teaching him to chew their trees (yes, Nebo does this, but Coco's doing it because he's a puppy and he's bored), bark (Nebo RARELY barks) and bite (oh really? Somehow I think that's the rough play that's causing it) And the reason he's not allowed in the house is because he is dirty (uhh have ya ever heard of a BATH?) And the thing about Nebo going up to the fence...uhh.......if ANYONE, dog or human goes into my backyard he runs up to the fence and sits there barking constantly at you wanting attention.

I hate stupid people.

Oh yes, and then there's my sister (don't need to get into that one again) as well as my friend's brother and his family.....they also want to get a schnauzer puppy. Their oldest child is afraid of dogs, the 2nd oldest is terrified, as well as a brat...youngest is just a tiny baby. They know another lady with a schnauzer...and apparently this schnauzer is very small, won't bite, doesnt' bark, etc. Well, that's not a typical schnauzer, lol. I tried to inform them that most schnauzers are VERY LOUD, kinda snotty (most terriers are) and high maintenance with grooming....that went in one ear and out the other.......Did I mention how the conversation started? "Hey, if you ever see a schnauzer puppy for less then $100, let us know...we want to get one for the kids."