Neighbour dog gets aggressive

[justhavinganosie]

Next door neighbours dog gets so aggressive I'm very worried that it's going to attack my son. Whenever he goes in the garden next to the neighbours fence to talk to the children (they're all between 2 and 8), the dog keeps jumping against the fence (it has gaps in between the slats) and actually puts its snout through the gap and starts growling and barking. Sometimes my son leans against it when he is playing so my worry is that its gonna bite him one day and I'm scared.

When we go out into my front garden, all the dog ever does is bloody bark and growl at us constantly. We're trying to do the gardening or just sort things out and the dog just keeps barking and going against the fence like it wants to viciously attack us. The neighbour comes across very nice (our previous seller said she was a lovely lady as well) we've said hello here and there but the other day dog kept trying to attack my son again so I shouted at my son to stay away from the bloody fence otherwise the dog is going to bite you, and I was repeatedly saying this every single day, but one day she was stood there and must've heard me say it.

She didn't say anything but earlier on in the garden, she came out, saw me and didn't even hi or even smile at me and went back in again. I really don't want awkward neighbours but surely if her dog keeps on wanting to attack us I have every right to be annoyed? We're getting full panel fence put up because of this reason. Just want to go in my garden in bloody peace.

 

[Base2019]

That’s so annoying you have every right to be annoyed. Sounds random but have yous ever slipped the dog some dog treats through the fence slats? obviously an adult would do this and not your kids. I know it probs sounds stupid but it might sweeten the dog up and get him to warm to you so he knows you are not a threat. What breed of a dog is it? If that failed I would then call round some evening to speak with the house owners and tell them your concerns. At least then if you have to escalate it further you can say you’ve tried a couple of things

 

[Mrs Cucumber]

talk to the owners, the dogs protecting his home/owners.

 

[PrincessCharming]

We have high fences and our large dog barks when she hears other people in their gardens. She’s young and we’re training her not to, so she’s adopted a half bark under her breath. She’s not aggressive towards people she can see though.

Your neighbour needs to train her mutt.

 

[Alexaj]

Every dog we've had barks through the fence (not the side of the neighbours though, the side of the ginnel next to the house).

I think you're being a bit over dramatic tbh. Dogs bark. Doesn't mean they're in the least bit aggressive.

 

[message me too]

I would get something to go against the part of the fence the dog can stick his nose through if I were you, or just something to discourage your son from leaning against that area, even if it’s something like plant pots etc. I can understand your worry as someone that was mauled as a toddler by a dog, I have always been cautious and will always be with children around dogs. I have two myself and they bark and growl at people going past but just because they’re are territorial and are protecting their house, they are soft as anything and if strangers do come in they just want stroking. It’s worth noting that next doors dog could possibly feel bothered by your son as if they’re not used to children they can be very scary to dogs as they act so differently to ourselves, so it is good to always be cautious.

 

[Purrrrrrr]

Every dog we've had barks through the fence (not the side of the neighbours though, the side of the ginnel next to the house).

I think you're being a bit over dramatic tbh. Dogs bark. Doesn't mean they're in the least bit aggressive.

How on earth would you know that? The lady next door had a dog that when it barked at the fence it sounded like it wanted to rip people's faces off. It's awful having to put up with it every time you so much as put a foot in your garden. I also had to put window film up on the sides of my living room window (square bay type) because if I, my cats or dog looks out the window it would do the same there.

They are trainable and if you can't train them, then no way should you just let them have the run of the garden, its distressing for people and to the dog as it's trying to protect its owner and their home. Away from the home most of these dogs are pussycats but in the home being so close to others, unless trained, then its stressful and potentially dangerous

 

[KathDayKnight]

Next door neighbours dog gets so aggressive I'm very worried that it's going to attack my son. Whenever he goes in the garden next to the neighbours fence to talk to the children (they're all between 2 and 8), the dog keeps jumping against the fence (it has gaps in between the slats) and actually puts its snout through the gap and starts growling and barking. Sometimes my son leans against it when he is playing so my worry is that its gonna bite him one day and I'm scared.

When we go out into my front garden, all the dog ever does is bloody bark and growl at us constantly. We're trying to do the gardening or just sort things out and the dog just keeps barking and going against the fence like it wants to viciously attack us. The neighbour comes across very nice (our previous seller said she was a lovely lady as well) we've said hello here and there but the other day dog kept trying to attack my son again so I shouted at my son to stay away from the bloody fence otherwise the dog is going to bite you, and I was repeatedly saying this every single day, but one day she was stood there and must've heard me say it.

She didn't say anything but earlier on in the garden, she came out, saw me and didn't even hi or even smile at me and went back in again. I really don't want awkward neighbours but surely if her dog keeps on wanting to attack us I have every right to be annoyed? We're getting full panel fence put up because of this reason. Just want to go in my garden in bloody peace.

My dog is reactive to other dogs and to people coming near the house, so for that reason he's not allowed in the back garden on his own for more than a few minutes (it's fine if I'm there as his recall is good) as the dog at the back of us lunges at the fence and they go at each other! We also don't let him on the front unless he's on a lead or we're getting in the car and no one is around. I wish people would be more careful with their dogs! I'm glad she heard you, it might make her rethink!

 

[Alexaj]

How on earth would you know that? The lady next door had a dog that when it barked at the fence it sounded like it wanted to rip people's faces off. It's awful having to put up with it every time you so much as put a foot in your garden. I also had to put window film up on the sides of my living room window (square bay type) because if I, my cats or dog looks out the window it would do the same there.

They are trainable and if you can't train them, then no way should you just let them have the run of the garden, its distressing for people and to the dog as it's trying to protect its owner and their home. Away from the home most of these dogs are pussycats but in the home being so close to others, unless trained, then its stressful and potentially dangerous

I know that because I've had dogs that bark but aren't aggressive. I'm not saying I can guarantee the dog in this scenario isn't aggressive, but the two don't necessarily go hand in hand. And as for confining the dog to the house, that'll make things better, right? Refusing/limiting access to the garden will almost definitely pacify a dog(!)
Nice neighbours are gold dust and if she's a "lovely lady" I would have a calm chat about your worries (without criticising!).

 

[Purrrrrrr]

I know that because I've had dogs that bark but aren't aggressive. I'm not saying I can guarantee the dog in this scenario isn't aggressive, but the two don't necessarily go hand in hand. And as for confining the dog to the house, that'll make things better, right? Refusing/limiting access to the garden will almost definitely pacify a dog(!)
Nice neighbours are gold dust and if she's a "lovely lady" I would have a calm chat about your worries (without criticising!).

Nice people don't let their dogs bark for longer than is necessary and certainly not at a small child playing in their own garden.

These dogs are not barking because they are bored they are barking because they are guarding and protecting making them come in when they bark more than two or three warning barks is what you should be doing. These dogs are stressed, always in protection mode, a good loving owner would be able to see this.

 

[PrincessCharming]

Totally. If our dog barks in the garden she gets told immediately to get inside. Sometimes she goes out and has a sneaky woof then takes herself right back in before we ge the chance to tell her

We love her but we understand that the neighbours don’t.

 

[Purrrrrrr]

Totally. If our dog barks in the garden she gets told immediately to get inside. Sometimes she goes out and has a sneaky woof then takes herself right back in before we ge the chance to tell her

We love her but we understand that the neighbours don’t.

haha So funny I had a corgi that would bark, she did it when I got her, but every time she barked more than twice I called her in. in the end she would bark twice and run in the house. I trained my staffy pup from the off that barking was not wanted The only time that boy made any angry noises was when strangers walked by at night then I would get a low growl and a short deep bark. I then knew that this was someone he didn't know. Perfect guard dog rather than a dog who barks at everyone.

 

[wakametango]

No, unacceptable. I would get a fence built on that side too so I know I’ve protected my family.
My partner has working security dogs that are reactive but even she wouldn’t be allowed to go around barking. This dog sounds untrained and the owner is not correcting her at all. You’re not over reacting! And we own big dogs.
No one loves your dog like you do and this “nice lady” needs to remember that.

 

[Savannah_xx]

Nice people don't let their dogs bark for longer than is necessary and certainly not at a small child playing in their own garden.

These dogs are not barking because they are bored they are barking because they are guarding and protecting making them come in when they bark more than two or three warning barks is what you should be doing. These dogs are stressed, always in protection mode, a good loving owner would be able to see this.

Wish you's were my neighbours. Sound respectful. Why do other people think everyone else wants to hear their mutt for like an hour?!

Totally. If our dog barks in the garden she gets told immediately to get inside. Sometimes she goes out and has a sneaky woof then takes herself right back in before we ge the chance to tell her

We love her but we understand that the neighbours don’t.

Wish you's were my neighbours. Sound respectful. Why do other people think we want to hear their mutt for like an hour?

 

[justhavinganosie]

Well she is ignoring me completely now and so is her husband. She was outside doing something, I went out as well to sort the garden out and I said good morning but she pretended she didn't hear me and said to her dog, come on let's go in, and went in. I was dreading this awkwardness with the neighbours and now it has happened. I just have to rise above I suppose. Annoyed cos the seller said she was very friendly, she even have my son a lolly when we first moved in and he was introduced to her kids. I don't know what to do now I just don't want my son getting bitten I thought she'd understand that.