Redditor is Frustrated At Her Neighbor For Allowing His Dog To Jump The Fence Into Their Yard Without Regard For The Consequences
While many of us would want our dogs to have the space and freedom to run around as they please, that is often not the case we're presented with. More often than not, we have to keep them within the borders of our apartments or homes because that's the proper thing to do.
Not only will that keep them safe from getting run over or picked up by people with bad intentions towards them but it will also help keep the peace with your neighbors. They won't be digging up other people's yards, making a mess of other people's homes, or even getting into trouble with other dogs.
Fences can do the trick sometimes, however, some dogs don't see it as an obstacle and well, that can cause problems like in the case of Redditor LycheeSolid1440. They and their neighbors both have more than one dog and they share one side of the fence with each other.
Usually, this would be enough to keep the dogs from getting at each other, however, one of the dog's neighbors has a talent for jumping over the fence. And while OP has mentioned it to their neighbor, it seems like their neighbor isn't doing anything about it.
Read on for the whole story.
OP asks:
LycheeSolid1440The problem is that one of OP's dogs is territorial and can hurt another animal or dog that goes into their yard
LycheeSolid1440However, the neighbors don't seem to mind that their dog is making a habit of jumping into other people's yards
LycheeSolid1440Understandably, many people in the comments section feel a lot of sympathy for OP. The fence is there for a reason and while OP's dogs might seem okay, nobody knows what they're going to do with a dog jumping into their yard.
OP's concern is also mostly for the other dogs as well. She just doesn't want anyone to get hurt.
Here are the top comments.
1. If talking doesn't do the trick, an altercation might be needed
Acceptable-Jelly-7682. It's not completely the animal's fault as well especially when their humans can do something about it
unionmom43. Vet bills would be so much more expensive than a long lead or some chicken wire
Realistic-Choice-6774. A good dog owner knows and will do everything necessary to keep their pet and other people's pets safe
DreamingofRlyeh
5. OP needs to protect themselves and their dogs
Successful-Sky4716
6. With footage evidence, they can't deny what needs to be done
blue-bumblebee
7. Everyone is a good neighbor until someone gets hurt
24601moamo
8. Responsible dog owners don't only care about the safety of their pets but also other people's pets
Mary_P914
9. Let them share in the prevention and damage control as well so they feel the urgency of the situation
RavenRaving
10. It's an additional layer of protection for both parties' dogs
Other-Sun4760
11. This way, they'll be aware of the consequences
level 1 Ill_Difference9282
12. They should at least see that its their responsibility since its their dog doing the jumping
Sufficient_Ad_6051
13. If they won't do anything about it, a third party needs to be called in
solitarybydesign
14. Sometimes, you just have to swallow it all up to ensure your happiness in the end
diagnosedwolf
15. How can you convince other people to put in a bit more effort when they even haven't done the bare minimum?
Realistic-Choice-677
16. They can't wait for an accident to happen before they start acting on it
Realistic-Choice-677
17. While it's not OP's dogs that are inciting any conflict, they can still get hurt in any that may arise with the other dogs' trespassing
CollegeEquivalent607
18. The fence might not need repair but it needs altercation to prevent any more dogs from being able to jump over
Realistic-Choice-677
19. OP can't wait until they're proven right that something bad may happen before they do something as well
Moderate-Fun
20. The neighbors might listen to people who can force them into doing something
unionmom4
Fencing in your pets or putting a lead on them isn't being cruel when it's done in the name of their safety as well as the safety of other pets and people. It's also part of being a responsible pet owner.
Dogs don't think the way humans do and sometimes, they can put themselves in danger with their actions so it's up to us to watch them and make sure they're always safe. The responsibility is always on us.
