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Grr, I can see it ending in tears and they will probably be mine!!!

lottielouise

Wise Old Thumper
Next dog got a dog, just after Christmas. They kindly put a thin bamboo screen up to stop the dog jumping the ft tall dry stone wall.

Yesterday I noticed strange things had happened in our garden, things had moved, lights knocked over spade guarding the door. thought it was a bit odd, but all bunnies present and correct, nothing to worry about.

Well today, I arrived home to a Siberian Husky Puppy in my garden :evil: it is un socialised, doesn't know how to respond to a human, other than growling and barking :? the poor thing.

My cats don't dare go into the back garden, the rabbits keep going into hiding, and I am up the wall with worry of them going into stasis with a snappy, growly dog outside them all day.

I has deficated in our garden as well as ruined the dry stone walk by clumsily walking along it, damages the solar lights, grrrrrrr
 
I have this very same problem with my neighbours pet.......... sheep!

They chewed through the hedge and killed it and destroyed the little wire fence dividing the gardens. I used to find them in my garden every morning, eating my plants and leaving droppings about (luckily, sheep poo isn't too offensive!) and they'd scare my bunnies as they were just so big and clumsy. Dad spent over two thousand pounds and a hell of a lot of time putting up a new fence on a boundary that is actually owned by the neighbour to keep out the sheep (and an occasional donkey and shetland pony) and the sheep have eaten through it in less than a year. :shock: The neighbour just props a load of junk up in front of the holes. :roll:

The only thing I can suggest is that you either talk to your neighbour and tell them that their dog is causing you problems and hope that they'll be nice enough to do something about it, or put a better fence up yourself. :(
 
Lottielouise, you are perfectly within your rights to erect a fence on YOUR side of the boundary line up to permitted 6ft6" (2m) height. As long as it is on your side you can run it as close to the boundary wall as you wish - might be worth checking the deeds to see where the boundary line is (if you own your house), if you rent then I would approach your landlord and request permission to put up a fence if you pay for it perhaps or go halfs? It might give you the peace of mind you are after.
 
You could report them to the dog warden for it pooing in your garden... Its a shame people buy these dogs and don't know how to care for them properly :?
Helen xx
 
You could report them to the dog warden for it pooing in your garden... Its a shame people buy these dogs and don't know how to care for them properly :?
Helen xx

I could see it happening, the both walked it twice a day in the beginning, she even got rid of her elderly cat to get the dog. But now he is confined to the back garden, I can't even see a shelter :(

But what breaks my heart is his howling, when he is alone, usually locked in the back bedroom of their house (thats how thin our walls are)

I know it is not the dogs fault :( its theirs :(
 
Husky's are such beautiful dogs, but I think the prey instinct is pretty strong, so I would be worried if one was wandering around my garden too.

Why do people buy expensive dogs, or any dog, and then not give them any time or attention? Trophy dog by the sounds of it, bought for the kudos of having an unusual breed.
 
It's their responsibility to fence it in, not yours to fence it out. I would start with a polite chat, then, if they don't resolve it, go for a formal letter giving them a set deadline to resolve the issue. Check with CAB who you'd report it to - probably animal warden and state if it's not resolved next time you find the dog in your garden you will have him collected and they will have to claim him back from the warden at their expense.
 
as already stated huskys have very strong hunting instincts. regardless of the animals age i would strongly urge you to have the rabbits in a run until a secure fence is in place (at least 6 foot preferably 8 foot)
 
next time its in your garden, give me a call, i'll stick him in my car! you can say he ran away!

I almost let it out the front so it could run off!

What really annoyed me was they were upstairs, ignoring the door, when I was trying to get them to come and collect him. I even hear her coughing! SIL tried,a dn she is certainly noisier than me, and got no reply.
 
I know your prbably joking about opening the garden for it to run away, but please dont :oops:.
If its already not socialised, it will effectively either be killed or turn into a 'wild dog' who could still endanger your animals.

How old is this dog?
He really should not be left outside at such a young age. Huskys are extremely intelligent and have alot of energy that should be burnt off.
I would phone the RSPCA, even if its just to give them a warning about what they are doing is wrong.
When he is in the garden, dont chase him as that will make it into a game or put the fear of life into him. Personally, as soon as he is in your garden, Id phone the RSPCA straight away.
 
I wasnt joking......id pick him up and then take him to RSPCA! Anything to stop him being badly treated! If nec Id even find him a home!
 
I know your prbably joking about opening the garden for it to run away, but please dont :oops:.
If its already not socialised, it will effectively either be killed or turn into a 'wild dog' who could still endanger your animals.

How old is this dog?
He really should not be left outside at such a young age. Huskys are extremely intelligent and have alot of energy that should be burnt off.
I would phone the RSPCA, even if its just to give them a warning about what they are doing is wrong.
When he is in the garden, dont chase him as that will make it into a game or put the fear of life into him. Personally, as soon as he is in your garden, Id phone the RSPCA straight away.

No, I do realise the dangers. But it is certainly something that needs to be addressed by them.

He is only a couple of months old. I'd say 4 or 5months

I certainly wasn't chasing him, I could see he was terrified, hence the barking and growling, and hiding. I was more concerned that he was running along the unstable dry stone wall and it toppling on him. Cos I could see what he was like with other animals and humans I could see the dangers in letting him wanter in this type of state.

But at teh same time I am concerned about my animals too, :?
 
No, I do realise the dangers. But it is certainly something that needs to be addressed by them.

He is only a couple of months old. I'd say 4 or 5months

I certainly wasn't chasing him, I could see he was terrified, hence the barking and growling, and hiding. I was more concerned that he was running along the unstable dry stone wall and it toppling on him. Cos I could see what he was like with other animals and humans I could see the dangers in letting him wanter in this type of state.

But at teh same time I am concerned about my animals too, :?

Ofc, your animals are your main priority.
As said, Id phone the RSPCA, the puppy could be worked with at such a young age.
I hope my previous post didnt seem harsh..
 
As another poster said, Huskies have loads of energy. Just leaving it in the garden is terrible - they need a couple of long walks a day and lots of attention, I would have thought. It sounds like they are finding the dog more of a handful than they imagined. Hopefully they will rehome it soon.
 
Just had a thought, I would contact the rspca rather than the dog warden as unless a stray the warden wont pick the dog up.
A lady from training last night found a greyhound on the road which had been dumped along with 20 others, which were sadly later found on the road dead :(, she contacted the RSPCA and the dog warden - neither would take the greyhound as she was safe in the ladies house.
 
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