Speaking4Zoie
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My neighbor has issues with my dogs. I can't leave the house without taking them with me for fear that something might happen to them. I'm not an irresponsible dog owner. I clean up after them, don't let them bark excessively. They are rarely outside because of the numerous calls made by them to the animal control, police station. I have done everything to ensure my animals are not a nuisance.
The neighbor doesnt allow them to bark at all! If they do bark, he sets off his house alarm to scare them. He squirts water over the fence at them. I know this because one night I was sitting in the back yard and could see through the fence. Dogs were just outside, no barking. I saw the neighbor ,"lurking" as he bent over to grab the water hose. He didn't know i was outside and could see him. I spoke up and let him know that I was there and nothing needed to come over the fence. I was then drenched with the hose. Yes, I called the police. I was told I could report the incident. It was considered assault and battery. I should have filed the complaint. I came home the other day and my dog had been outside most of the day because i was unable to travel with her. The next morning she was scratching her ears to the point of bleeding. Took her to the vet and she had a ear infection caused by to much WATER OR MOISTURE in her ears. Would this not be animal cruelty? I plan on installing video surveillance to secure my home. Where can i position the cameras on my property without it being an invasion of the neighbors privacy?
Before answering please understand I have been dealing with this for 5 yrs. I have informed myself of what is considered a nuisance and in regards to animal noise. unless the owner provokes or antagonizes the barking it is considered a natural response for a dog to bark at other dogs, or people. Shock collars, not normal, water hoses, not normal. House alarms for no reason other than to make more noise then the dog...a Misdemeanor. For some reason California is a little more relaxed within the boundaries of, "THE LAW." In California you can ask someone," How'd you like to get shot?" Freedom of speech I'm told.....So what defense do my defenseless dogs have other than becoming aggressive? Any informative information would be better than a bullet to my head or water in my face. Thanks!
The neighbor doesnt allow them to bark at all! If they do bark, he sets off his house alarm to scare them. He squirts water over the fence at them. I know this because one night I was sitting in the back yard and could see through the fence. Dogs were just outside, no barking. I saw the neighbor ,"lurking" as he bent over to grab the water hose. He didn't know i was outside and could see him. I spoke up and let him know that I was there and nothing needed to come over the fence. I was then drenched with the hose. Yes, I called the police. I was told I could report the incident. It was considered assault and battery. I should have filed the complaint. I came home the other day and my dog had been outside most of the day because i was unable to travel with her. The next morning she was scratching her ears to the point of bleeding. Took her to the vet and she had a ear infection caused by to much WATER OR MOISTURE in her ears. Would this not be animal cruelty? I plan on installing video surveillance to secure my home. Where can i position the cameras on my property without it being an invasion of the neighbors privacy?
Before answering please understand I have been dealing with this for 5 yrs. I have informed myself of what is considered a nuisance and in regards to animal noise. unless the owner provokes or antagonizes the barking it is considered a natural response for a dog to bark at other dogs, or people. Shock collars, not normal, water hoses, not normal. House alarms for no reason other than to make more noise then the dog...a Misdemeanor. For some reason California is a little more relaxed within the boundaries of, "THE LAW." In California you can ask someone," How'd you like to get shot?" Freedom of speech I'm told.....So what defense do my defenseless dogs have other than becoming aggressive? Any informative information would be better than a bullet to my head or water in my face. Thanks!