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My new NDN has three dogs. Help?!

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Gila15 · 12/07/2026 18:23

As per the title, we moved in a few months ago. We’re a couple with one small dog, and next door is also a couple with 3 large dogs.

They have no control over the dogs at all. One in particular, can scale the fence and jump into our garden, 🤷🏻‍♀️ which he does on a regular basis. One of them is trying to dig a hole under the shared fence. They all bark constantly.

I’ve approached them and asked if they could do something about it, and the response was that the dogs are young and will settle down.

About 20 mins ago, one of their dogs got into our garden, came into the house as the back door was open, and ran amok barking, jumping and dragging dirt all over our new carpets. I was genuinely scared as was my small dog. 😞

I’m now sitting with the doors and windows closed, when I would like to be sitting in my garden.

What the hell can I do? I’m so pissed off.

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Pherian · 19/07/2026 13:22

Gila15 · 12/07/2026 18:49

Thanks everyone, I’m not actually sure on the breed - they look like Doberman crossed with something, I think. They’re not “bad” dogs. I love dogs! They just haven’t been taught how to behave.

I couldn’t in good conscience put them out on the street/ front door in case they were knocked down or something. I know I probably sound like a pushover, but I just want the owners to take responsibility; I don’t want the dogs to be harmed.

They won’t take responsibility until they have to. So far you’re softening that for them. Let’s say they go off and the dogs in your garden or house for several hours. What then ?

JohnofWessex · 19/07/2026 13:37

Next time the dog gets in the garden start filming while you dial 999 for an out of control dog

carchi · 19/07/2026 15:39

They have basically admitted that the dogs are out of control by saying that there is nothing that they can do to stop their behaviour. Maybe the dog warden needs to be aware of that.

JohnofWessex · 19/07/2026 17:31

carchi · 19/07/2026 15:39

They have basically admitted that the dogs are out of control by saying that there is nothing that they can do to stop their behaviour. Maybe the dog warden needs to be aware of that.

Never mind the Dog Warden it's a criminal offence and the Police need to be involved

I did it with a similar issue and it's a Police Officer at the door that gets the message over

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