Irrational Neighbour

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SummerRiot said:
I'm trying to find a "this area is patrolled by a Belgian Tervuren" sign right now..
We have an "area patrolled by Border Collie" sign. ;) Kind of dumb though, because he is rarely ever outside alone, if only for a minute... I mostly got it because it's cute, and everyone in the 'hood knows Gonzo.

My Dad is an owner of an insurance brokerage agency (I am not sure if that makes sense, but yer). He definitely knows about the "Beware of Dog" or "Dangerous Dog" sign... if he were to bite anyone, or even get out and scare people (with his size & nothing else, of course), you could be labeled as already knowing he was dangerous & it would make everything worse. "No Trespassing" or a benign sign like "Do Not Open Gate" is preferable, IMO.
 
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Hmmm seems to be a lot of conflicting views...I''ll just take a trip to city hall tomorrow and get the facts straight from their mouth, it''s better than "well in my area..." Thanks for the heads up though! I''ll post what my findings are
OC . . . check with civil attorneys in your area. They are the only people who will have any knowlegeable answers for you. People in government employ are not supposed to give out legal advice, and if they are willing to do so, you can count on NOT being able to count on that advice . . .

Canada does take a different interpretation on some points of law than you find down here in the U.S., so it's a good idea to check, but just check with someone who would actually know something.
 

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Thats what we did, talked to a lawyer. He basically said for us, that there was no way people could prove our dogs were barking. Was nice to know that if things got even more out of hand, we had someone who would fight for us.

I have that sign. It was on the gate when we lived in town, but it broke off. (Slammed the gate to many times.) Still have it. Once we get a fence up, sign's going back up. Its a pretty cute thing to have around, and it adds a nice touch, lol.
 
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This morning I went down to the township office and I asked around about their views on the "Bware of Dogs" sign on a legal view point. I also consulted 4 different lawyers from 2 different firms and they all said the same thing, the signs will not make you more or less liable in the case of a bite incident and that I should leave the signs up. They also said it was actually seen as an act of civil duty to forwarn would-be trespassers (even if it is just a parent and their kids) that there are dogs on the property. They said not to worry about it all. I''m still curious as to what the other law firm here in town has to say on the matter but the office was closed so I might go and check them out tomorrow. The wife of the lawyer from this third law firm is the head trainer for Megamutts.
 
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Interesting that there is that different a take on the issue in Canada - in some ways it really makes more sense than the U.S. interpretation.

I always liked the story about the old farmer who posted the sign: "The BULL can make it to the fence in 20 seconds . . . Can you?"
 
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I think it has to do with the region too, we really don''t read so much into things here like you guys seem to lol "Beware of dog" simply means it''s literal interpretation of be aware there''s a dog around.
 

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I really like the one Jess showed you! I really do hope all this works and that your neighbor will come to their senses and listen to you and that your dog would never hurt anyone!!!! I was reading a post like this one on another dog forum a long time ago but it did not turn out like this it was much worse to where the owners had to give up the dogs to friends of theirs. but I know that it will not come to this in your case!! Good Luck and keep us posted on what happens!!! Wishing you the best!!!!!
 
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Oh she''s at it again!!! This neighbour just doesn''t know how to quit! If she were a Husky i would get her on my team with her persistance LOL

This morning she took the liberty to get in contact with Ronan''s original owners. Now I have already called them and let them know exactly what''s going on and have kept them in the loop so they know the full story already. So she storms up to their door waking them up and when he opens the door she says "Your dog attacked my son!"

Poor Rob''s trying his best not to burst out laughing cause I had already warned him about her over-reacting and he knows about it first hand because he has done some business stuff with them in the past. So he says "Attacked? Gosh I never realized your son was BITTEN! Where was he BITTEN? How bigs is the BITE? Did you have to go to the hospital? You do realize that an attack is only an attack if there''s a bite, right?"

Shannon started stumbling and then says "Ok, maybe it wasn''t an attack, but he GROWLED!!"

"Really? A GROWL? Funny because I have owned Ronan for about 4-5 years now and he has never in his whole life growled at anyone. Teh only time I have ever heard him growl was suring play with other dogs. You can pick him up by the tail and he''ll just whimper and look at you funny"

"Ok, so maybe it wasn;t a GROWL, but he lunged at my son!!!"

This kept going on with Ronan''s owner outwitting Shannon and her story constantly changing to accomodate it and basically showing she had flat out lied. Then she goes on to ask "SO when are you picking him up?"

"Pardon me?"

"When are you getting rid of that dog!"

"I''m sorry but as long as we live here Ronan''s staying there, maybe if we get a house we will bring him back"

"When''s that?"

"Well nothing is in the plans right now..."

*angry mutters*

"What would YOU like done with Ronan?"

"I don;''t know but I just don''t want to have to live that experience over and over again for the rest of my life!"

Such comments continued on for a while and Shannon basically tried to make Ronan;s owner believe that he had flames in his eyes and devil horns when he escaped and happened to run towards James. When she did finally leave she quickly backed out of his driveway on to a very busy road cause traffic from both sides to stop and honk their horns at her and she never even slowed down. What a nutcase!!!

She''s spreading more lies about Ronan only now it''s getting serious because this lie (that he attacked James) could get him killed!!!! I told my parents they better confront them or I will and they know if I do it won;t be pretty because I am very heated over this. We''re doing so much to make sure Ronan can not get out again (and OC too for that matter) and our efforts are evident and have been conversed to them and we''re even going as far as to stop Ronan from even being able to reach the fence on their side yet they are still spreading lies!!! Argh!!!
 

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Oh I would be sooo mad if I were you!!!
She's getting quite serious about this, and IMO, you should probably seek legal advice on what you should do next.
 

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dumb neighbour....i hope it all goes well for u and im sure the dude tht cums along will be decent! good luck with everything and ur dog i soo lovelix
 

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