What can I do about a neighbor harassing my dog?

You should involve the police right away and find a criminal law attorney to stop the harasser long-term. Taking legal action can help stop them (sometimes called “cease and desist” orders) from escalating their actions and keep you and your family safe.

What can you do if someone kicks your dog?

If someone ever kicks your dog, F them up good….

1. Call the police and report him!
2. Get a restraining order against him!
3. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG OUTSIDE UNATTENDED FOR ANY REASON.
4. MOVE if at all possible. This person is predictably violent, cannot be expected to stop this dangerous behavior, and YOU may be next!!

Can dogs bite through a fence?

A dog shall not be considered enclosed by a fence when and if the dog can pass through, under or over the fence, or the gate of the fence is not securely latched. A dog that can snap or bite a person through a fence shall not be considered enclosed by the fence.

How do I apologize to my neighbors dog barking?

Empathize and apologize for your dog barking. Without admitting guilt, empathize with your complainer. “It must be frustrating to have to listen to barking dogs when you’re trying to sleep.” Be sincere. Tell him you’re sorry he’s being disturbed by barking.

How can I get my neighbor’s dog to stop charging the fence?

Coordinate yard schedules with your neighbor(s) so your dogs don’t have access to one another through the fence. Add a second barrier to block off the boundary between your yard and the sidewalk or neighbors. A simple chicken wire fence can create a “buffer zone” and eliminate the bark boundary for your dog.

How do I keep my neighbor’s dog out of the fence?

1. Landscaping: If you have a dog that is a jumper or likes to patrol the fence line, consider using landscaping as a way to keep your dogs away from the fence. By planting dense shrubs, like Boxwood, along the fence line, you’ll force your dogs to back up, making the jump further (aka harder).

Can you sue someone for kicking your dog?

If someone has injured or killed your dog, whether it was on purpose or an act of negligence, you can file a civil lawsuit against that person. There has to be enough proof, though, to point to malicious intent or some degree of negligence in order to recover any damages.

What happens if my dog bites another dog through a fence?

The state of California is a strict liability state. This means that if your dog bites another dog, animal or person, generally you are responsible for paying the vet bills and any other necessary damages to the owner of the animal that was bitten.

What do you need to do if a neighbor’s dog is growling at you?

Record the dog, call the cops or animal control, and file an official complaint. You need to call your local government offices – town hall, animal control, sheriff, etc., and ask if there are leash laws, dog containment laws, and/or nuisance animal laws.

Is your neighbor’s dog damaging your fence?

We’ve seen neighboring dogs damaging fences and neighboring trees too. While we can’t give you legal advice we can tell you that there are laws that give you some recourse if you neighbor is damaging your fence. Of course, the first step is to talk to your neighbor about the problem.

Is it my neighbours responsibility to put up a fence?

Even if you’ve established that the problem fence is your neighbour’s responsibility, take some time to consider your options before you approach him or her. You should be aware that they are not legally obliged to put up a garden fence on their boundary at all.

What is it called when you split a fence between neighbors?

Boundary Fences A backyard fence that splits the property lines between neighbors is called a boundary fence. Each homeowner shares dual ownership of the allotted portion of the fence that exists on each respective property. This means that your neighbor (s) have the same rights to the shared fence as you do.

What can I do if my neighbor refuses to remove my fence?

If the neighbor refuses to conform, the city can issue a fine and sue for compliance. You may choose to sue the neighbor in small claims court for the loss of enjoyment of your property, but this will not result in the removal of the fence. If you would like the fence removed, a trial court judge can issue an injunction against the neighbor.