Neighbours dog?

[sailorcherries]

I really don't think iabu about the neighbours dog, but maybe I am (at least to some extent)?

We've moved in to a new build estate, to the left of us is a detatched house, then we are in a semi. As it's a new build all back gardens were separated with those tiny wooden fences, only used to highlight boundaries.

We knew the neighbours to the left before moving, and once we were both in they asked if it was okay to erect a full fence (it would go up one side of or garden and then across their drive). They needed it up for their dog. We agreed and offered to contribute to some of the expenses for the shared fence, they decline as the husband would be doing it himself.

On the other side (other semi) the couple offered the same as they wanted a dog. We paid for half the cost of the fence that goes up the side of our garden.

We now have three sides of our garden fully fenced (back and two sides), with access to our driveway being open. We aren't in a position to finish the fence until later this year.

Neighbours to the left frequently let their dog run out the house and into the street or in to our garden. I understand that dogs can sometimes escape but they make no attempt to get the dog back and just stand waiting on it to return. They also have a fully fenced garden to let the dog run about in but still allow it to do this.

Twice the dog has run in to my house. Once through the front door after DS opened it to come inside when the dog was running free (DS is 6 and didn't think). The bloody thing scared my two cats to death (one ended up on top of my wardrobe for hours).
It has just run in my French doors, which open on to the garden, and the owners have no fucking clue. They've just let the dog run out the house and it's come in with it's muddy paws all over my carpet. I understand that my garden isn't completely fenced in but surely that's no excuse for a dog to appear in the living room!? If the living room door hadn't been closed (keeping indoor cars indoors) then christ knows where it would have ended up.

I've spoken to then a few times and just get a "oh dogs" type response. Aibu in thinking that you keep your dog in your enclosed garden? Should I just accept this may happen if my French doors are open because we've not secured our garden yet?

Added a diagram (hopefully).

White squares are our respective houses, yellow lines indicate driveways and brown is for fence.
As you can see we aren't fully enclosed (missing fence and gate along the top of the drive) but they are.

That's absolutely not ok behaviour from the dog owners. Speak to them. You not having a gated garden isn't the issue at all. Them being stupid arses is the issue. I had a rouge dog enter my house and jump on my baby's stomach. I was livid! Speak to them asap!

Completely unacceptable of the dog owners to fail to contain their pets. You need to speak to them and request politely that this is not allowed to happen again.

However, I wish you all the best, as I am repeatedly astonished at the entitled and blinkered outlook of some pet owners who think that their precious dogs should be equally cherished by strangers and neighbours, however terrible a nuisance they are. They seem gobsmacked that a small child or a cat might be alarmed, as if it is a moral failing not to dote upon their badly-controlled animals!

They stand in the garden or front door and just call on the dog, despite it not coming back.
It's almost been ran over by those on our street and I've almost hit it a few times leaving/entering the driveway as it just appears from nowhere.

They never get offended when we've spoke to them but equally they never seem too bothered.

I actually feel quite sorry for the dog, it hasn't been trained properly and we rarely ever see the owners taking it for a walk. No wonder it's bloody hyper.

As the owner of 2 dogs I think YADNBU, your neighbours are inconsiderate arses allowing their dog to enter your property, particularly as they have an enclosed area. I think you have been more than tolerant with ndn so far, maybe it's time to be a little less so.
Kudos for the diagram

Disclaimer
Dog owner

Just because your garden isn't fenced doesn't mean you have to put up with it. Their dog should be under control or contained. It should not be running into your house on a regular basis.
Yes, dogs escape sometimes, mine did once when some nice person broke my gate to get out after nicking stuff from my yard, and I didn't see in the dark morning, they went to pay the chicken over the road a visit, with me and dressing gown flying, behind them.
This isn't accidental though. If they don't seem bothered maybe you need to have another stronger word and explain the cats and muddy paw prints. Not to mention the chance of DC getting knocked over, scratched or bitten.

See not all dog owners are irresponsible, entitled idiots, some of us have gasp common sense!

Our children play together and are frequently in each others homes, I don't want to cause trouble and take a friend away from him.
They're otherwise great neighbours and nice people.

It's a pain.

Maybe try giving the local dog warden a ring. The dog is running around the street out of control. If it caused a car accident they'd, quite rightly, be liable.

Another dog owner here.

Report to your council dog warden. They might have a stern word.

Dog owner here. Honest to god this sort of shit infuriates me, it's complete ignorance. Dangerous (and inconvenient) for all involved, including the dog. Call the dog warden as soon as you can.

Ask if they are prepared to cover the cost of your carpets cleaned if their dogs are roaming around your house?
(dog owner x 3)

I'll have a look at the local council website and see if I can make an anonymous complaint.
The dog directly next door (other semi) can never be heard either in the garden or house, never runs up to people when out walks etc.
The dog across the road doesn't even leave thekr back garden, while the gate is open, without the command of the owners.

Sounds like the problem may soon be unpleasantly solved by a passing car. As the owners sound too stupid to work this out, I hope there is a dog warden.

Dog owner here too but these seem completely bonkers dog owners totally useless

I know this isn't your problem but a cheap and quick solution to stopping it getting into your garden until you can get a real fence/gate would be to get some cheap green chain link fence from Wickes or B&Q for about £8 to put between your fence and wall of your house.

I totally understand that it is their problem and their fault and that they need to stop letting it out of front door but I would just get a cheap solution so that all summer I didn't have to worry about it coming into my garden and pooing or digging up the garden or coming into the French doors onto my carpet or frightening the cats

BTW excellent diagram

A roaming dog is dangerous, even if well trained which this one patently doesn't sound as if he is.