Agitated neighbor

[GON]

You're not entirely wrong but I think you're not acknowledging the power of a squeaky wheel, especially when it comes to things that are considered "dangerous" Depending on the locale, all it may take is a call to the relevant authorities and things can get very complicated and expensive very quickly.

What are the second and third hand effects on running a business on your property, and having an angry neighbor? It is not always about what is legally right or acceptable.

Neighbors can call out the EPA, noise pollution, etc and make a nightmare for someone working from their property.

It may be more beneficial in maintaining good relations with neighbors ,even if the neighbor might be unreasonable, then being right.

 

[Hall]

Neighbors can call out the EPA, noise pollution, etc and make a nightmare for someone working from their property.

I'm under the impression that @clinebarger shop is a full-time business. In that case, it's almost certainly in an area that's zoned for commercial business and in turn will have leeway from noise ordinances, especially if it all takes place during "normal" business hours. And unless he's dumping chemicals in the ground, the EPA isn't going to be too concerned.

 

[IndyIan]

I wouldn't know where to start with training my dogs not to kill vermin especially when I'm not around, Every dog has it's thing & this is their thing.
They sleep in kennels & are outside during the day....I'm not locking them up.
My shop is on the other side of the property.

I think he was just having a bad day.....Was doing yard work & the smell of rotting Raccoon sent him over the edge, Nothing has came of it yet & dropping the Pitbull word will usually trigger at least a animal control visit or even Fort Worth PD.

Yeah, sounds like he wanted to vent, and maybe he's a bit afraid of your dogs? TBH, the fighting breeds make me a bit nervous too, as they are hard to stop if they go off, but with a responsible owner they are fine.
Anyways, only the dumb cats and chickens are getting eaten, and a flock of chickens usually will figure out where they can go and not go, after a few casualties, so I think the problem will solve itself. I would try to keep your gate closed when the dogs are loose, and then there's no grounds for any complaints, and no chance of them chasing a cat down the street...

 

[AZjeff]

Could I borrow one of your dogs?

 

[fat biker]

Check your municipal code.
In my town if my neighbor's cat comes in my yard and suffers, tough crackers.

Back fence is down for replacement.
Daisy slips out into the back yard.
Neighbor has a litter of kittens, one on the back step.
Next thing I know, Daisy has the kitten by the neck.
I issue two commands.
DAISY, Leave it!
Daisy, Come.
Dog releases the kitten and comes to my side.

And THAT boys and girls is dog obedience!

 

[AZjeff]

Did you train your dog and what breed?

 

[clinebarger]

Check your municipal code.
In my town if my neighbor's cat comes in my yard and suffers, tough crackers.

Back fence is down for replacement.
Daisy slips out into the back yard.
Neighbor has a litter of kittens, one on the back step.
Next thing I know, Daisy has the kitten by the neck.
I issue two commands.
DAISY, Leave it!
Daisy, Come.
Dog releases the kitten and comes to my side.

And THAT boys and girls is dog obedience!

I agree, But if you weren't there, The dog would've done what dogs with prey drive do, My last pitbull had no prey drive whatsoever....Her thing was playing fetch with tennis balls.

 

[SOUNDMAN5000]

This may be a stupid question but how are animals getting into your yard if you have a fence? I understand a squirl or a bid or a snake perhaps and I guess a cat could climb or jump over but I grew up with a fenced back yard with dogs ( small Dogs ) and never remember anything big like raccoon getting in or a cat brave enough to do so with 2 small dogs in the yard? You mentioned your dogs won't go out with your gate open but are other things getting in? I just wonder if perhaps sealing up any openings could help keep things out of your yard?

 

[fat biker]

I agree, But if you weren't there, The dog would've done what dogs with prey drive do, My last pitbull had no prey drive whatsoever....Her thing was playing fetch with tennis balls.

You are correct.
Had I not been there, the door would not have been open and the dog would not have gotten out.
I was still very proud of the dog for her obedience.
It made the work in training both dogs very tangible for me.

On more than one occasion I observed how both dogs hunted as a pack.
Pure instinct. No training, none needed.

This is why two dogs leashed on a walk with their person is one thing.
Two, three or four dogs running loose is a very dangerous situation.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Aren't chickens and cats normally what dogs eat? What's a chicken or feral cat even worth these days? Just say sorry and throw the guy $10 or a 6 pack if your dog has a snack. Everyone's happy except the chicken or cat.

No. Dogs eat pet food.

 

[Chris142]

Update?

 

[clinebarger]

Update?

Nothing has came of it.

 

[GON]

Nothing has came of it.

Lots of specified and implied benefits in keeping good relationships with the neighbors, especially if assumption is neither of you are ever moving ,, and you plan to continue to run a business from the property.

Sometimes one has to lose to win.....

 

[Owen Lucas]

@Zee09, send Chimmie over to straighten things out.

Hopefully ICE can give him a day off for a side mission.

 

[Zee09]

@Zee09, send Chimmie over to straighten things out.

Hopefully ICE can give him a day off for a side mission.

You just woke me up bro....

 

[DirectRejection]

You've got to dialog your neighbor until a diplomatic resolution can be reached.

You are right.
You live next to this joker.

 

[fat biker]

Did you train your dog and what breed?

Are you asking fat biker about Daisy?

Did I train my dog? Yes. We (the dog and I) started with a basic obedience class, run by a local dog training club.
I would say the learning was 2/3 me 1/3 the dog.
After the 10 week class, training continued and I took up reading about canine behavior and training.

Daisy was a mutt with obvious doberman DNA. Adopted from our local SPCA at 8 weeks. It was love at first sight. Growing puppy you ask? 9 pounds at adoption, two weeks later at vet check, 17 pounds. Growing girl with an appetite.

I still miss her as did my now late wife. Daisy´s ashes are in the bottom of the bathroom closet, hope to scatter 4 dogs next summer at one of their favorite places to camp.

 

[GON]

There is an old saying "select your neighbors before you select your house".

You already have your neighbors and your house. The challenge now is what is most important to you in this current situation.

 

[clinebarger]

There is an old saying "select your neighbors before you select your house".

You already have your neighbors and your house. The challenge now is what is most important to you in this current situation.

You live in one place long enough....Neighbors change, This family has been here for @ 9 years & this is the first dust-up we've had.
Better than the renters that were there before!

 

[clinebarger]

This may be a stupid question but how are animals getting into your yard if you have a fence? I understand a squirl or a bid or a snake perhaps and I guess a cat could climb or jump over but I grew up with a fenced back yard with dogs ( small Dogs ) and never remember anything big like raccoon getting in or a cat brave enough to do so with 2 small dogs in the yard? You mentioned your dogs won't go out with your gate open but are other things getting in? I just wonder if perhaps sealing up any openings could help keep things out of your yard?

Have you never seen a Opossum walk power lines?...I've seen Raccoons do the same. Kittens are stupid & wander. Chickens can fly right over a fence.

Probably don't want your small dogs taking on a 25-30 pound Raccoon.