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Sounds like a very good idea to me. There would be a pile of raisins in my garden in that situation, the only problem is that I suspect that they really wouldn't be toxic enough.If my typing is pants or I seem partcuarly blunt, please excuse me, it physically hurts to type. :wall: If I seem a bit random and don't make a lot of sense, it may have something to do with the voice recognition software that I'm using!0
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I think when you have neighbours such as these, you can only use the proper channels - otherwise it will be an eye for an eye, and could escalate to really dangerous levels.
As far as I can see the OP is a reasonable person who wants to ensure the safety of her LO, not start some sort of long-running feud.0 -
foreign_correspondent wrote: »You can argue semantics all you like, we both know what you meant, and to be honest your attempt at patronising me does nothing but confirm the impression I already have of you.
No, we know what you wanted it to read as. Furthermore, it is not illegal to put food in your garden, just for the record...and birds like raisins. :rotfl:
Personal opinions of internet forum users about me, mean so much to me.... :rolleyes:If my typing is pants or I seem partcuarly blunt, please excuse me, it physically hurts to type. :wall: If I seem a bit random and don't make a lot of sense, it may have something to do with the voice recognition software that I'm using!0 -
we cant afford a fence or wood at the moment but are saving. Cant use back door as dog hides at the bottom of our yard where the security light doesnt reach and on occasion ive had get in the door extremely quickly. My dad first said something to them as i didnt want to cause mroe agro for myself and thought they might listen to him but they obviously didnt. I dont blame the dog because it is only doing what it was trained to do but they had a pub before and thats what it used to guard - it doesnt belong in a 2 bed house.
I will put a fence up for my own peace of mind but at the end of the day why should my DD be so petrified of coming home because the neighbours cant/wont control their dog. They told me theres a chair at the window which is why the dog gets so high up the window but they refuse to move it. The dog goes for anything (cars bikes people ANYTHING) that walks past the house so if they locked it in the kitchen it wouldnt be snarling and getting worked up. Every day i battle with my DD to try and get her up our garden path. She wont walk so i carry her, she then scratches at my face trying to climb over my shoulders to get away from the dog. I dont want her growing up scared of dogs but neither do i want her mauled by one. I know the chances are very slim of it getting through the window but they are single paned and you can hear them rattle as the dog launches at them. Family dogs can turn on the family kids. Can you imagine what this one would do to a kid it doesnt know? not be funny but its a rottie x alsation - if that clamps its jaw on its going to be very difficult to get it to let go0 -
foreign_correspondent wrote: »I think when you have neighbours such as these, you can only use the proper channels - otherwise it will be an eye for an eye, and could escalate to really dangerous levels.
As far as I can see the OP is a reasonable person who wants to ensure the safety of her LO, not start some sort of long-running feud.
to be fair i think i may have already started one by calling RSPCA/Police but local housing authority wouldnt do anything about it. OH said we might get a few knocks on the door from them but police said to call 999 if i feel threatened - and im a wimp so probably will do0 -
I think you have done all you can for the time being - take the advice of the police and rspca, it may well be that a simple compromise can be reached when the authorities talk to the owners - such as sorting the fence and keeping the dog out of the front room - lets hope this can be sorted and harmony restored!
Legally the owner is responsible for keeping the dog under control and it does not sound as if they are fulfilling that at the moment!
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well thats what im hoping for but didnt know if i had done an "under hand thing" by seeking help from RSPCA/Police. I know people assume neglect/crulety when an officer attends and i think im going to have some backlash for it. If no one can think of anything else then i dont feel so bad and if they do start ive always got the "ive asked you plently of times to sort it out and you didnt so i did" card to play0
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well thats what im hoping for but didnt know if i had done an "under hand thing" by seeking help from RSPCA/Police. I know people assume neglect/crulety when an officer attends and i think im going to have some backlash for it. If no one can think of anything else then i dont feel so bad and if they do start ive always got the "ive asked you plently of times to sort it out and you didnt so i did" card to play
You haven't done anything underhand - you've tried to resolve the issue without any third paries, but got a mouthfull of abuse for it.
As their lack of control is interfering with your right to live peacefully in your home, it's likely that it may come under the harassment laws too, especially as you and your child are so scared.If my typing is pants or I seem partcuarly blunt, please excuse me, it physically hurts to type. :wall: If I seem a bit random and don't make a lot of sense, it may have something to do with the voice recognition software that I'm using!0 -
Well, you have done everything reasonable - you have approached them first and suggested solutions - if they had been reasonable the problem could have been fixed by now, and this would not have been necessary.
They have to take responsibility for their part in this and accept that it is not acceptable for their dog to be running around in your garden, dangerous or not - but the fact they have suggested he may be means you have to act to protect your son. You have a right to enjoy your garden in peace.
You have tried to rememdy this yourself, fairly and reasonably, but they have not been accomodating and have prevented you from adjusting the fence - this really is not fair or reasonable on their part, and someone with authority needs to point this out to them!0 -
i can just see it now . . dog poo through the letter box will be happening soon lol Right im off to bed. LO a !!!!!! for getting up at 5am! night and thanks for the advice (although i wont be poisioning the dog!) x0
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