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April 26, 2011

My neighbor's dog attacked my dog. How can I protect him?

Full Question:

Hello, I own a 12 yr. old poodle weighing about 13lbs. He is arthritic and is diabetic needing insulin twice daily. My neighbors dog is part terrier and very aggressive, has bit me once already. Last night I took my dog out and he was doing his thing when the neighbors opened their door and their dog came out and attacked mine. We did nothing out of the ordinary for their dog to attack mine. Both dogs are male, both neutered. Mine is very protective of me but only to the point of standing beside me never attacking or growling at anyone or other animals. How can I protect him from the neighbors dog? The human owners of the other dog don't seem to care, what can I do? Today my dog can hardly walk. Help!

Thank you,
Pat

Ed's Answer:

This is a no brainer.

Tell the neighbors if this happens again you will call the police.

You should call the police today and tell them what happened and that you want them to write an incident on this – then it's on file.

Tell your neighbors that you are going to file a law suit against them if it happens again. Tell them you have an attorney (any attorney will take this on a % deal because insurance companies settle them all – the neighbors will then lose their insurance.)

Carry a stout walking stick every time you go outside. If that dog comes over top your property – don’t wait for it to do something. Chase it off and if you can get close to it – hit it HARD !!! I guarantee you will only have to hit this dog one time and it will not come back.