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.

Except when it nearly pulls you off your feet to get at your kids.

Erm, wasn't it you who said earlier about people twisting what OP said? Try checking yourself. I said she pulls when she tries to chase my children and she's strong. I never once said she almost floors me.

Nice choice of user name BTW. Really suits you.

Shit isn’t it it? When people twist your words to suit their narrative?

Er, thanks 👍

If I was you I’d get in touch with a dog specialist solicitor (there are quite a few) and get some advice. Ignore the comments saying how irresponsible you are. Cane Corso are NOT a banned breed, are most certainly not XL Bullies and are actually very good house dogs if properly trained. Most of the comments seem to come from people who have no knowledge at all.

She uses a halti, so can't be particularly good at training if the only way she can stop her dogs pulling is to use those. That's just lazy. The dog won't pull as it's uncomfortable to do so. She has constantly berated me for the fact I mentioned my puppy pulls at the lead if trying to chase my children, yet I'm training her properly, without making her uncomfortable.

Tbh you have no idea about how good the OP is at training. Likewise we have no idea how good at training you are.

It's probably best to stop putting 2+2 together and coming up with some assumption which has been a bit of a theme on this thread.

@CellophaneFlower

Your words. It's entirely possible that your dog does make people feel unsafe and those people are unlikely to make a beeline for her.

Show me where I've twisted anything OP has said please? It's been totally the opposite. Every time I point out where she's wrong she just answers with some nonsense trying to deflect. Like when I pointed out zoo animals are still caged as they will always have their natural instincts and her reply was "they're not in cages, they're in enclosures". OK, cage/bars/enclosed, but my point still stands.

Honestly you'd feel really embarrassed by your comments if you were to witness my dog walking down the street. The only people scared of her, would be the same towards any dog. That's OK as as I've pointed out already, I keep my distance and don't walk past anybody if I can help it.

I think you're missing the point. I love all dogs and am not scared of them. I think we should be more scared of humans. As I've already pointed out, I have a very small dog but unlike you I don't say that nobody would feel unsafe around her.

But I've already explained how I deal with passers-by and you are refusing to acknowledge any of that. You are oddly determined to paint me as this awful dog owner for some reason and I'm really not. I just don't like dogs on the street which I couldn't fight off if need be.

Absolutely not painting you as a bad owner I've already said it seems like you're doing a good job. Just as the OP is. Just as I try to do.

They are banned. It came in, in Feb this year

To quote Google "As of February 2024, the Cane Corso is banned in the UK and Wales as part of the Dangerous Dog Act, which went into effect on December 31, 2023. The ban applies to all XL bully dog breeds, which are defined by certain characteristics such as being large, muscular, and having a blocky head. Other breeds included in the ban are the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro"

Absolutely not painting you as a bad owner I've already said it seems like you're doing a good job. Just as the OP is. Just as I try to do.

Exactly . There has been an absolute determination to paint OP as a bad owner.

Sigh. The breed itself is not banned. Mongrel mixes of the breed, which fall into the XL bully proportions, are. XL Bullies and Cane Corsos are very different (and their origins are completely different). Cane Corso is not mention anywhere in the legislation which is why they are the scum bags dog of choice - all the XL Bully lot have gone from one to the other.

Do proper research, please.

Yes. And that's what I'm objecting to. The OP has rescued a dog in need of love and care. It might not be the sort of dog most people would want but we make our own choices in life.

Instead of quoting google, why don’t you quote the actual government legislation- Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1993. Or take it from someone who literally works in dog law.

Cane Corso, American Bulldogs and Olde English Bulldogs are not banned.
Any dog that falls under the XL Bully description type are banned, and this can include cane corso and ambull crossbreeds (but this can also include lab crosses if they fit the description)
But they are not banned breeds in their own right.

There is no need to be snotty about it. You just needed to explain and leave it at that

And to add to that. What do people want the OP to do? Give the dog away? PTS?

Again there is no need to be snotty about it. You can just say without being snotty. Out of here so you can bitch about me behind my back as that seems to be what a certain section of mm does these days.

Thanks, I just feel you've jumped on me quite a few times.

I'm actually not saying OP is a bad dog owner, I just feel she's made poor choices. I don't care who owns these kinds of dogs and why they own them... I just wish they didn't. I know my dog is under control whilst I'm out and I'm lucky enough that my back garden opens onto acres of dog walking space, so mostly it's only fellow dog owners we see and not many at that. However I'm constantly nervous every time we turn a corner in case one of these dogs are there as they are ALL off lead. Often another owner will pre warn me and luckily most dogs are your average breed. I'm actually more worried one will attack my dog than me... I just couldn't bear to see her get hurt or worse. I'd carry pepper spray if it was legal.

Tbh @CellophaneFlower I think you're projecting a lot about walking your dog onto the OP.

She was asking about another human harassing her.

I'd be happy with a muzzle. I don't like dogs being muzzled, but you'd assume a decent owner, if they were owning a dog like that for the right reasons might think again about owning another if they knew it had to be muzzled.

A large DANGEROUS dog. One I would live in fear of every time I opened my door. So yes, if that’s what it took.

It moved on from that though. I said my piece and got a barrage of replies so I'm within my rights to respond.

You sound like a responsible dog owner who is trying their best to give this dog a good life. I’m sorry your neighbour is being so difficult. I’m sorry I can’t offer any advice.