Neighbours dog doesn't get walked

nurse1980

Hi,

My next door neighbour got a Husky a few weeks ago. He told us he has got it for breeding.

But the poor dog doesn't seem to get walked or let out of the back gargen. It is just aimlessly wandering up and down the gardan constantly barking.

Is there anything we can do? Not sure of the RSPCA will be any help as it's not animal cruelty as such as the dog seems in good condition?

hayley11

Are you at home all day? Perhaps the dog is taken out when you're not home?

picklepick

Is it a female? Perhaps she is in season?

tabskitten

If they do not walk it at all then I imagine that it will be them that suffers as an unwalked Husky will end up wreaking their house!

If they are breeders they will be aware of the needs of a breed like that I am sure.

bramble1

You can always contact the council about the barking - but that may lead to them needing to get rid and if they don't walk it i fear it may end up with a worse fate... but why don't you speak to them and find out before you do anything drastic?

Chocolate80

I would still phone RSPCA for advice if nothing else. I personally think that if a dog isn't being walked, it is abuse. Its basic needs are not being met. Yes, the dog may be in season, be aggressive when out with other dogs etc but I think it's worth doing something about this. If that was my dog and someone reported it, I would feel angry but then I reckon that after thinking about it I would actually realise that it's because someone cares about the welfare of the dog.

Just my personal opinion!

slummymummyof3

Is it a puppy? Perhaps it hasn't received all its vaccinations as yet so can't go out????

hethmar

Poor little devil, bought to be a puppy making machine

Tropez

It might not hurt to let the RSPCA know of your concerns but I would be wary about making a complaint unless you are absolutely certain.

I have no reason to doubt that you have a legitimate concern about this dog's wellbeing and you may very well be correct and this dog isn't being cared for in a proper way but about eighteen months ago I had two animal welfare officers appear at my front door based on a complaint from a neighbour that I had not been taking my whippets for a walk. It would appear that as this neighbour had never seen me take my two dogs out on a lead he assumed that I had been keeping them couped up in the house all day and was understandably concerned that I mistreating two creatures that need regular exercise.

While I can now understand this man's concern I was frankly insulted at the time because while it is true that he could never have seen me take my dogs out on a lead it is because I drive them to a private field to exercise them on and they get plenty of it.

Now, once I was able to explain to the two officers of my routine with my dogs and provide proof that they were very well looked after the matter was resolved and while I appreciate the concern of my neighbour I cannot deny that it has permanently damaged our relationship as neighbours as he never actually enquired as to how I look after my dogs before making a complaint about me.

Therefore, if you know for a fact that this dog is not being exercised and it is detrimental to the wellbeing of that dog then it would be prudent to make a complaint but don't be too eager because it is possible that your neighbour has an explanation.

littlecabbage

I am an RSPCA vet. Unfortunately, someone calling themselves a breeder does not mean that they are aware of an animal's needs - of course there are many responsible breeders, but I also regularly see people who have never had a dog in their life, but decide to buy an unusual breed because they think it's a way to make a quick, tax-free buck. Sometimes they cannot afford basic veterinary care, and are really in trouble if they need to pay a private vet's fees for a caesarean. The phrase "I thought I'd 'ave a litter off 'er innit" is one I hear fairly regularly when discussing neutering with owners of new puppies!

It is certainly worth reporting your concerns to the RSPCA cruelty line so that an animal welfare officer can investigate. It may be that technically the owners are breaking no laws and that firm action cannot be taken, but the officers are usually quite diplomatic and may be able to encourage the owners to exercise the dog in a friendly manner, so there could still be a positive result that way.

rita-rabbit

You could also complain to the Council about the noise of barking