Advice Anyone!?!?!

[Alissa]

Ok, I hate the stinking dog next door. My neighbor lets him run around outside unattended. It is a little dog, but it will get up in your face and bark and lunge at you. I honestly don't know if he would ever bite, but for a small dog, he is intimidating. I have spoken to my neighbor about this a couple of times over several years, but nothing ever changes. My mom and I do some home day care, and we like to take the kids outside. We live in a wonderful neighborhood and we're right on the bike path, so it's a great place for the kids to play.....if not for the dog anyway. I personally would call the pound at this point, but I have promised my dad that I wouldn't because he doesn't want to create waves. I hate this dog! I have been bitten by 7 different dogs before, and I'm not looking for #8. This dog will come up onto our lawn and stand at the bottom of our porch and bark at us sometimes. I don't know what to do. Anyone have any advice?

[Alissa]

Thanks Yoshi. I actually ended up going over and telling him that if I saw her out there alone again, not on a leash I would have to call the pound. She has not been outside alone since, however she is still not on a leash when he is out there with her, and he still lets her do as she pleases. My dad won't be happy, but I think I will be calling someone next time I see it.

[Yoshi]

Most communities have leash laws. If this dog is running free on a regular basis, I personally would call the police, which can be done anonymously. They can/will issue the neighbor a ticket. Perhaps if it hits them in the wallet, they will be more careful.