Re: [pyrnet] neighboors.

[Pacerized@aol.com]

    I'm sure neighbor problems and pyrs are common. I have just over 1/2 acre 
that is almost all fenced in, but our land is pie shaped so I have several 
neighbors in very close proximity. My closest neighbor is a couple in their 
early 60's that must be very sensitive to sound, because the only complaint 
I've had from them were while my dogs were inside my house. If you haven't 
tried a good anti-bark shock collar in your situation (and tried it 
properly), I would suggest it. They are totally humane, and in my case have 
made for happier neighbors, and I think in the long a happier quality of life 
for the dogs. 
      My only gripe in my neighborhood is with people who let their dogs run 
free. My neighbor behind me has a basset hound that runs free, and will come 
right up to my fence all the time, which in turn will make my dogs bark. I 
don't understand how anyone could just let their dog roam, let alone in a 
suburb with 3100 homes in it.  I would guess that at least 20% of the dog 
owners in my community do this, and their is an ordinance against it.   
Charlie


> yes, boone does jump the four-foot fence. well, i wouldn't call it
> jumping, exactly: that would be too lively a term. he really just stands
> up, leans forward over the fence, and lets his body weight do the rest.
> he will do this unless we are RIGHT next to him. if we stand at the top
> of yard and wait for him to do his business, he is gone. 
> there is a creek down the street and a lake behind us, so he always comes
> home happy and muddy.
> most of the intolerant neighboors are dog owners. they have no idea how
> pig-headed this breed is as far as roaming. they think that because he
> gets out occasionally, that means we don't take care of him.
> one neighboor called the aspca (who had the good sense not to do
> anything) the week we tried an idea out of a pyr book that said to attach
> a drag. the dogs in that book had old tires hanging from sturdy collars
> to limit their ability to jump up. we knew that that would look strange,
> so we tried a metal pole about a foot and a half wider than the dog. this
> worked very well; boone stayed home and it was easy to attach to his
> collar as we let him out. problem solved until this woman started calling
> everyone in the neighborhood to tell them how awful and stupid we were.
> our neighbor on the other side said that if the dog barks one time at
> night, even from in the house, he will call the police and press charges.
> i have explained and explained, and apologized and BAKED!!! for these
> people. they see hubby working on the fence. they see us out back playing
> with the dog. they know we have already spent hundreds of dollars on
> fencing, but they are convinced it's us.
> and thus ends my rant. thank you for listening.
> cari from cincinnati
> and boonie
> p.s. no, we can't afford to move.