[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

How many more times must I be chased by my neighbors offleash pack of small growling & barking dogs when going outside with my sweet pup? And apparently because I go into protection mode by picking her up to avoid an unknown outcome, I'm in the wrong?

I had hoped people here were as polite and considerate as I am but I guess a..holes are everywhere 😠

She told me off while I said nothing from the anxiety of the moment. No apology just judgement of my reaction..

I suffer from chronic illness & anxiety, I came here to recover with my emotional support dog. I'm quiet & considerate to everyone yet some just don't care & find it necessary to attack me?

Nobody knows what others are going thru..shame on her & I will no longer be holding my tongue. So much for my quiet peaceful happy place 🙄

Merry Christmas to me...because last night was not pleasant.😕

I'm sorry you are going through this unnecessary problem and I hope this can be resolved quickly. Merry Christmas

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

Yes. Two sides:
she came out to her open garage with her 3 dogs and once they saw us across the street entering my garage they took off barking & growling. Then yelled at me for reacting to protect my dog, to relax and I think she said for me to move.

MY Side: I was walking to enter my garage, suddenly heard & saw the dogs running for us, yes, on my property & and reacted by picking up my medium size dog so they couldn't get to her. She's a docile dog. I remained quiet to calm me & my pup.

No apology, its all my fault because I wasn't ok with it all, second time this has happened. But I'm the issue in her eyes. ������. She doesn't know me or my issues, how dare she dictate how I should be behave in an situation that shouldn't be happening in the first place.

Sadly this appears to be a TV issue happening too much, these owners are behaving irresponsible. What if that happened to an aggressive dog? The larger dog would be blamed for injuries..

Sad that you have to put up with this from a neighbor. If she owns 3 dogs, you can report her to community standards since there is a 2 dog rule. It is possible, but I'm not sure, that the third dog is "grandfathered" in if she has owned them prior to moving here. If they are off the leash, I believe that is a county ordinance and can be reported to the sheriff. And then there is civil action...... However, any of that might escalate a bad situation further

[Andrea3051]

Originally Posted by DAVES

"I did buy some defensive tools." Law is always strange. I'm not an attorney but I think I read somewhere that to carry pepper spray you need a concealed carry permit in Florida.

As stated previously, it is difficult, but not impossible to resolve such issues. It sounds to me that you are allowing anger to escalate the issue. "I did buy some defensive tools." Is an escalation of the issue. Not an act that will led to a resolution.

I bought a dog horn & spray especially given the wild animals people encounter here, just in case..never needed those items living in a city but after a few encounters here, Im trying to prevent an accident. Nothing wrong with that.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

We were golfing with a couple several weeks ago, and they were one of the "moved more than once" in TV. The biggest reason for move #2 was a next door neighbor who was totally obnoxious about blaring music so loud all hours of the day and night. They said there was no reasoning with him/them (?).

I have heard this reasoning locally as well with a very nice couple here in our New England neighborhood. The neighbor across the street starting doing all kinds of crappy things to the front of his yard. . . So he sold and moved. . .

Unfortunately, that will always be the human condition living together in close proximity. There is the random 5% azzhole rule. . .

[n8xwb]

If it were me, I would take a photo or video of the dogs OFF LEASH then call animal control.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by DAVES

"I did buy some defensive tools." Law is always strange. I'm not an attorney but I think I read somewhere that to carry pepper spray you need a concealed carry permit in Florida.

As stated previously, it is difficult, but not impossible to resolve such issues. It sounds to me that you are allowing anger to escalate the issue. "I did buy some defensive tools." Is an escalation of the issue. Not an act that will led to a resolution.

I would hate pepper spray to be involved. I truly believe (as Cesar Milan says) they need to be startled and snap the brain out of the forward motion. I only use water and try to startle him from his action... but it doesn't always work honestly.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

I would hate pepper spray to be involved. I truly believe (as Cesar Milan says) they need to be startled and snap the brain out of the forward motion. I only use water and try to startle him from his action... but it doesn't always work honestly.

Anything Milan said I would ignore.

[Gpsma]

Two biggest group of complainers in TV...golfers and dog owners.

[Garywt]

Sorry this happened to you. Another example of rules not applying to a certain few. I know if our dog ever gets out off her leash she is grabbed up quickly and if anyone is out there we get embarrassed. Hopefully this will be worked out in time.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Two biggest group of complainers in TV...golfers and dog owners.

Half right---the BIGGEST complainers are non-golfers and non-dog owners

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Two biggest group of complainers in TV...golfers and dog owners.

But dog owners that golf never complain

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by DAVES

We of course only get one side of every story. "Offleash,Small pack of barking growing dogs." There are rules intended to minimize people's intrusion on the rights of others.
People can only own TWO pets. Two dogs is not a pack. So if they have more than TWO dogs they are in violation. Also, even on your own property a dog must be on a leash another violation.

Too many dog owners lose track that it is a dog. A dog is a pack animal the reason why IF your neighbor has several they will bark growl together. One is the leader and that will be obvious. Also, by instinct a dog will not welcome another dog or even people on to it's property

The question in the OP. Am I wrong? Then name calling a holes. Then Merry Christmas to ME. Does not sound like you are completely innocent.

Sadly, when things start bad it is difficult to turn things around-BUT IT CAN BE DONE.
Perhaps, there is someone that would help both of you? Perhaps, the villages?
The hardest part is rejecting the thought, I'm gonna get even-I'm gonna teach them a lesson. That is the hardest part, for BOTH SIDES of every issue.

Dogs should be on leash when not pen in they own yard. And dang sure not be running around off lease in street.Just cause the rules two dogs don’t mean some follow it.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Half right---the BIGGEST complainers are non-golfers and non-dog owners

So, you are golfer that makes them non-complainer’s LOL. Golfer’s are the biggest rule breaker in villages. you yourself complained about it many times

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

We were golfing with a couple several weeks ago, and they were one of the "moved more than once" in TV. The biggest reason for move #2 was a next door neighbor who was totally obnoxious about blaring music so loud all hours of the day and night. They said there was no reasoning with him/them (?).

I have heard this reasoning locally as well with a very nice couple here in our New England neighborhood. The neighbor across the street starting doing all kinds of crappy things to the front of his yard. . . So he sold and moved. . .

Unfortunately, that will always be the human condition living together in close proximity. There is the random 5% azzhole rule. . .

5% is much too low IMO

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sad that you have to put up with this from a neighbor. If she owns 3 dogs, you can report her to community standards since there is a 2 dog rule. It is possible, but I'm not sure, that the third dog is "grandfathered" in if she has owned them prior to moving here. If they are off the leash, I believe that is a county ordinance and can be reported to the sheriff. And then there is civil action...... However, any of that might escalate a bad situation further

Certain % you have to resort to that or put up with it.