Neighbor's Dog Pack - Help Please (long, sorry)

[Fritz Maurer]

Thanks, yep I read your post and was glad to hear that someone already wisely took those actions and plan to see an attorney. Creating a good paper trail is my first advice. Trouble is you win this in law not a problem but I always caution against repercussions by someone who may not care about the law grrrrr

Best wishes to the OP to stay calm, think before you act , be careful where you get advice, and it sounds like that’s being done !!
John T. Country Lawyer

On one hand you caution him regarding retaliation, then on the other tell him to go ahead with it.

You are of course correct about that sort of person, but what is the alternative? Just forget about prosecuting anyone on the grounds of fear of revenge?

 

[John T]

On one hand you caution him regarding retaliation, then on the other tell him to go ahead with it.

You are of course correct about that sort of person, but what is the alternative? Just forget about prosecuting anyone on the grounds of fear of revenge?

A touch choice indeed thats UNFORTUNATE and personal.

John T

 

[Rbellucci]

Even though this thread is older and dates back a couple of years, the core issue with negligent owners remains identical across different states, as my family in Kentucky had to deal with a similar incident involving a neighbor's loose animals damaging our fence.

We ended up hiring Louisville Dog Bite Lawyer to go after the owner's homeowner insurance policy to get compensated for the damages. That exact legal strategy works anywhere, so keeping every single vet bill, photo, and sheriff report organized is critical if you want their insurance provider to actually take the claim seriously

 

[miner09]

Shoot the dogs when they are on your property. We had same problem. First the dogs would come on property and chase animals. The dogs tore into a net wire pen and killed 30 chickens and kids pet goat. Killed both dogs while they were in pen. Sheriff’s Office said there was nothing that dog owners could do.

 

[1948CaseVAI]

Simple. Couple pounds of hamburger and a box of D-Con. Clean up any leftovers right away.

 

[miangus]

We had sheep growing up as a kid it was my job to take care of any dogs showing up to chase sheep. Once they are interested in sheep they will always come back and eventually start killing. I was advised to shoot with a 22 solid point in the rear of the lungs, take care to only get the lungs. The dog will run off and crawl into a bush to hide and bleed out. It is almost impossible to find a dog that has hidden. If a pack only shoot one dog at a time, sometimes the others get the message, that is not usually the case.

 

[petertay]

You said you carried your pistol. A shot gun would do better.

 

[crawlercollecter]

get .22 bird shot and shoot at them it will sting em good and not do them much of anything but they will probably stay away

 

[Micah2]

Some people think it's too hard but the only way to deal with roaming dogs you don't know is a 12ga or rifle. If the owner comes by the only thing I'm giving them is a bill for damages to my property.

 

[Ray,IN]

File a loss claim with the township trustee for loss of the calf, that's what dog tax is for, to supply the loss fund.
Years ago a pack of wild dogs were decimating my uncles flock of sheep. One day every farmer around gathered at his place with their long guns.
One of the men said he heard a noise behind him, wheeled around and saw a German Shepard lunging toward him. He dropped to the ground and the dog missed him. A few hours later that German Shepard was one of the carcasses collected, in all I think there were 9 dogs shot that day. What was left of the pack disappeared too, one was a poodle.
Today, to be politically correct, now we go coyote hunting.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

This thread is nearly two years old. I would be interested in the outcome of the whole situation at this point, as the OP never seems to have updated us on it after confronting the neighbor.

 

[sammydwm]

SSS......any animal that messes with my livestock

 

[JJ in NE]

My opinion is not going to be popular either.
I grew up on the farm and dad always said dogs are expendable and yes a good dog is hard to find at times. My father's theory with a mean or menacing dog is if it is on your property he / she is no longer my dog or dogs , So the neighbors had permission to shoot if they are threatening or killing animals on your farm . Most neighbors saw it the same way . He always said a dog that didn't stay home was worthless . if this neighbor just tuns them loose and does not keep them home , he is a very irresponsible dog owner !!! ( Why does he need so many dogs?). Why can't he put up kennels if he need so many dogs? Fence will not stop them, they will dig under the fence.
In my later years, I have different feelings , i am more sympathetic towards animals. , but i have had to deal with this problem myself , going through the steps , 1. document anything in regards to the events. 2. Talk to the dog owner. 3 talk to law enforcement . (law enforcement also had told me several times to take care the problem .
i understand your neighbor in this case will probably be P.O. ed about this . Well this is where #4 comes into play .
SHOOT, SHOVEL , AND SHUT UP . ( Another possibility would be trapping them , If alive relocate , if dead in a trap bury them . )
Debt any involvement in giving them a dirt nap . i hate this option the most and do not want to do it unless absolutely necessary . I love animals myself but sometimes measures need taken , if it affects your lively hood .
#4 might be your only option if you have tried the other things. . I hate this option the most .

I will probably get frowned upon for my comments on this post..
This is the process i have used several different times I am no expert , but maybe this could also help in your thought process . I also have 2 dogs myself and the same rules apply . If they ever get to that point they will suffer the consequences . . Remember , try to and always keep it friendly JJ.

 

[rrman61]

My opinion is not going to be popular either.
I grew up on the farm and dad always said dogs are expendable and yes a good dog is hard to find at times. My father's theory with a mean or menacing dog is if it is on your property he / she is no longer my dog or dogs , So the neighbors had permission to shoot if they are threatening or killing animals on your farm . Most neighbors saw it the same way . He always said a dog that didn't stay home was worthless . if this neighbor just tuns them loose and does not keep them home , he is a very irresponsible dog owner !!! ( Why does he need so many dogs?). Why can't he put up kennels if he need so many dogs? Fence will not stop them, they will dig under the fence.
In my later years, I have different feelings , i am more sympathetic towards animals. , but i have had to deal with this problem myself , going through the steps , 1. document anything in regards to the events. 2. Talk to the dog owner. 3 talk to law enforcement . (law enforcement also had told me several times to take care the problem .
i understand your neighbor in this case will probably be P.O. ed about this . Well this is where #4 comes into play .
SHOOT, SHOVEL , AND SHUT UP . ( Another possibility would be trapping them , If alive relocate , if dead in a trap bury them . )
Debt any involvement in giving them a dirt nap . i hate this option the most and do not want to do it unless absolutely necessary . I love animals myself but sometimes measures need taken , if it affects your lively hood .
#4 might be your only option if you have tried the other things. . I hate this option the most .

I will probably get frowned upon for my comments on this post..
This is the process i have used several different times I am no expert , but maybe this could also help in your thought process . I also have 2 dogs myself and the same rules apply . If they ever get to that point they will suffer the consequences . . Remember , try to and always keep it friendly JJ.

Your opinion might not be popular but sometimes most of what you wrote is necessary.number 4 is sometimes the best way to avoid conflict with your neighbors.that being said it depends on the neighbor.when I was in high school dad and I got home as 4 neighborhood dogs were killing my moms chickens.3 of them never left our property.the 4th one was our next door neighbors dog so we didn’t shoot it but told him what happened.he took care of his own dog himself.nothing more was said and he didn’t hold anything against us

 

[Dingo3]

#5
Whatever you do don’t post what you did (#4) on the internet. It might come back to haunt you in a future event.

 

[stoughtonfarmboy]

#5
Whatever you do don’t post what you did (#4) on the internet. It might come back to haunt you in a future event.

That is the 3rd S. Shut up.

Ken