Neighbour HATES my dog!

[Canecorsomummy]

Hi everyone!

I’ve lived in my house for over 9 years now, have owned a poodle cross for 8 of those years. April last year I got a Cane Corso puppy, spoke to this certain neighbour informing her, gave her my number and told her if there was any problems with barking etc, especially if I’m not home, then go please let me know so I can resolve it but she has done nothing but cause me problems ever since.

Last year I was taking rubbish to the bins and the CC followed me out and was being fussed over by my neighbour on the other side of my house. 24 hours later the other neighbour put a computer typed letter through my letterbox stating the car park is not a place to walk a dog, it is illegal for her not to be on a lead and if she sees it happening again she is going to report me for having a out of control dog and her being a dangerous breed!! I sent her a text message explaining the law very basically for her and explaining under no circumstances will she be putting notes through my letterbox over something which could be dealt with by an adult conversation.

Well, since April this year she has made numerous reports to RSPCA claiming I’m neglecting her, abusing her and now a report to Social Services claiming I’m not only neglecting my CC, but she is a dangerous breed and I have a young child in my home!

I have absolutely had enough now!! My back door is normally open 24 hours as I have an enclosed garden but I’m petrified to allow the dog to be able to go in and out at her free will because of this neighbour, petrified I’m going to be approached by rspca/police when I’m out walking her ….

I just don’t know what to do now.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/child-father-dead-many-more-26982204.amp

Vile things!

The attack was from a XL Bully. Yes the CC was killed but no statement as to why. Also so many people seem to think a CC looks the same as an XL Bully, which they don’t

You say you had your dog off lead in a car park which I assume isn’t enclosed on your property and is open public shared space. So yes you are in the wrong and the dog SHOULD have been on the lead.

I have no idea why you would get such a dog when you live with children. Why risk their lives like that?

and yes any dog can turn and bite but if a poodle does you can pick them up and separate them. Your cane Corso does and you haven’t got a chance in hell of doing anything.

you’re in the wrong here by having a dangerous dog off lead in a public place and not supervising it around children. If I were your neighbour I would be concerned too.

OP, you sound like a conscientious, responsible dog owner. I would suggest you ignore the woman as she sounds unreasonable and difficult and seems determined to force you to re-home your dog. Once she realizes that won’t happen, perhaps she will move. Pets to your dog, she is very lucky!

Only the dogs on the banned register are deemed dangerous and a cane corso isn’t on that

you know who is Dangerous humans that’s who

It’s not down to you and they aren’t the same breed

There is no law regarding my dog being leashed in any areas except roads, around children play parks or in the vicinity of sports events.

Shr was not behaving dangerous, she didn’t even notice this neighbour let alone go near her. She wasn’t in this neighbours way or made the neighbour have to change the direction of where she was walking

@Canecorsomummy this is the most sensible post on here.

The neighbour has the right to be scared, but that doesn’t give her the right to make up shit and harass you. If she continues then report her for harassment.

meantime please keep your dog safe from unfounded allegations. You seem like a responsible owner who has her dog under control - but perception is a big issue with large dogs . Illustrated by the hysteria of PP googling photos of the breed and freaking out, despite knowing nothing about it. For the dog’s benefit please don’t let her out of the house unleashed. I’ve recently been told a story about a woman accusing a dog of biting her - the owner was there and knew that didn’t happen - no evidence of any injury on the accuser - yet dog given an asbo anyway. This person sounds like your neighbour. Don’t let this happen to your dog.

Good on you for giving this pup a second chance.

I actually wear a body cane when I’m walking her now and she’s boundary trained regarding the front door

What a ridiculous thread.

To address your actual issue report the neighbour. This is bordering on harassment. The police need to give her a caution.

My friend has a corso from a puppy. Never had a problem with it but it does make me feel quite uneasy when it looks at you it's very intimidating and looks like it could kill you if it wanted. It's also very strong and can only be walked by her husband. I would t have it around a child. They are very territorial and could attack if he felt his family was under threat. Your neighbour is probably terrified by it !

I’ve done a SAR request for all the false reports today so I can log an official complaint about her.

The only reason I hadn’t previously was because I was not wanting to make things worse and acknowledging her claiming to be afraid of dogs

if a dog gently mouths you and causes the skin to whiten (like a dehydration test where you press the back of your hand) it is legally classified as a Grade 1 bite. The dog is therefore considered to be dangerously out of control if someone chooses to report it
That is why especially with a breed that is deemed by the public to be ‘scary and dangerous’ that as owners we do everything we can to protect our dogs from such interactions

petrified I’m going to be approached by rspca/police when I’m out walking her ….

Well, if you've got nothing to hide as per your replies to pps, you've got nothing to fear OP.

‘Monsters’?! Oh stop your hysteria and go clutch your pearls. Your post is embarrassing. A well trained dog with a responsible owner isn’t hurting anyone.

I hope you never experience harassment from a neighbour the way OP is. Being scared is allowed, making up lies isn’t.

Most dogs are territorial and defend if they feel their family is being attacked. My poodle cross won’t let anyone sit next to me who she doesn’t know until she’s sussed them out.

I won’t let alone one walk my CC. Even if I’m going away, my elderly uncle will house sit with my poodle but my CC goes to an experienced, registered and insured sitter. I wouldn’t risk happening to another person or my dogs

Because of the CONSTANT reports being made and I feel like this now after yesterdays false accusation

This thread is full to the brim of completely unhinged people, wow some of the responses.

All you harping on about Cane Corsos/or Italian Mastiffs as they are also known as, being banned..
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/getting-dog/breeds/cane-cors

See how many full and mixes are up for adoption on dogs trust, if they were banned they would be destroyed.

Yes they are a large breed, but don't allow yourself to be swayed by a scary American type photo on google, UK will not have cropped ears or docked tails, they will look like the dopey dogs most of them are if we'll trained and socialise, as the OPs dog sounds.

OP I would start reporting harassment with your local anti social behaviour officer for your neighbour making unfounded malicious reports, or ask a solicitor to send a letter on your behalf especially as you opened the door of communication to your neighbour, but they keep reporting you.

Good to hear. I’m a dog owner and I wish all dog owners were as sensible as you seem to be.

please report your scummy neighbour.

and please stop explaining yourself to the hysterical idiots who can’t see the difference between being scared and perhaps requesting some reassurance, and downright lies and harassment.

Unhinged is the word. Wow to some of them!

@Canecorsomummy feel free to dm me if you want moral support from a fellow responsible dog owner

What I don’t understand is she’s the only one without a dog. 2 of the neighbours have 2 plus who bark CONSTANTLY in the gardens, even if they’re being let out for a quick toilet break at 1/2am but my dog, who hasn’t crossed paths with her for over a year, isn’t a barker, has never even got close to getting out my garden and she’s making my life hell

On December 31, 2023, the United Kingdom and Wales implemented a ban on all Xl bully breeds of dogs under the name “The Dangerous Dog Act.” Dogs affected by this act include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, Cane Corso, the American Staffordshire Terrier and any other breed of dog crossed with a Pit Bull Terrier.

Not according to the law the dog doesn’t cause it’s not a banned breed

Sorry @pinkstripeycat ive quoted you instead of above

While is distinguished by appearance and measurements. A cane corso is a complete different build, yes they can fall into the type due to measurements but my CC doesn’t