Your Thoughts

[JTROKS]

CSACANNONEER, how much will it cost to send that dog here? I'm game if you are. Joking aside, I really don't feel like killing an animal, but if that dog ends up hurting any of my family member I may lose my mind and go postal. Just a figure of speech, no offense to postal workers here.

[JTROKS]

Build the fence. How much money could you loose if arrested for negligent discharge? Time off of work, legal fees, loss of weapon in evidence. Wouldn’t a taller fence also provide more privacy to your whole family while in the back yard? This alone would be worth it.

This is only my 2cents worth.

That does make sense, but the neighbor will be right there with me and he can explain to the judge why he didn't do anything after I had a talk with him expressing all my concerns. I also have a boat load of videos showing them not doing anything when the dog is barking away at us. I think I got enough for a petition, but I'm just giving the dog's owner a chance to right what is wrong. I'm not being a butt#0!e and I think I have held my patience for a long time.

[76231b]

Just set up a electric wire. He wouldn't be sticking his head over for much longer.

[The SoCal Gunner]

How about talk to the neighbors and have the dog get to know you and your family? If that doesn't work, then build a better fence.

[Pugster]

+1 for Pepper Spray.

It's hard to hit a moving target (Especially under pressure) and you will be held responsible for wherever your rounds go downrange.

[dfletcher]

Isn't there some sort of electronic - as in annoying as hell can be heard by dogs only - sort of device out there?

[Cali-V]

Isn't there a dog repellent you can buy... Maybe you could coat or spray your fence with something...

or use the following...

[JTROKS]

I sure hate to lose that gun when I have to go to court for shooting a dog in self defense. Oh and I'll hate it if the bullet exits the animal and goes somewhere unintended. The loads that gun likes and proven with are 175 grain Winchester Silvertips in 10mm.

[Cali-V]

Just joking...

I did a quick google and found

Chili Pepper
This is one of the most common and most effective dog repellents. It is what you will commonly find in the commercial organic dog repellents. The capsicum in the pepper will irritate the skin of the dog, particularly the sensitive area in and around the nose. The irritation will deter the dog from returning to the area. Common chili pepper powder sprinkled around the area will help repel all dogs.
Ammonia
Vinegar
Vinegar is another strong smelling scent that will act as a repellent to dogs. Again, use cotton balls soaked in vinegar in the area you wish to keep dogs out of. Do not pour vinegar straight onto the ground as this will kill plants.
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol is another strong smelling substance that will repel dogs. Same advice applies here as well. Soak cotton balls in the rubbing alcohol and place them in areas you wish to keep dogs out of.

[JTROKS]

Cali-V, you know I overlooked that. Thanks!

[Knauga]

My a-hole neighbor breeds Neapolitan Mastiffs (which crap bigger than pitts) and it got to the point where I was carrying a pistol every time I went into the back yard. It was like a cartoon, you would hear growling/barking, the fence would sway and you'd see "saw dust" coming through the slats in the fence. I told him that the first one to put their head through the fence was going to catch a bullet. He put up a wall and we don't have problems with his dogs anymore.

[Greg-Dawg]

Plugging a neighbor's annoying dog isn't the answer, unless it causes you or one of your kids/family serious bodily harm...then blast away. Think about your kids witnessing you shooting a dog to death. There will be some repercussions, my friend. Think about that.

Here's a suggestion, get your neighbor a short leash for the dog.

[Knauga]

+1 for Pepper Spray.

It's hard to hit a moving target (Especially under pressure) and you will be held responsible for wherever your rounds go downrange.

A focused dog will not even notice the spray. I've used it in the past more than once. One time I dumped about half a can of that stuff into the eyes and nose of a Golden Retriever (one of the nastiest dogs IMHO) charging me as I was backpedaling up the street. The dog didn't realize he had been sprayed with anything until I broke his concentration by cracking it in the skull with something really hard. The only "REAL" good the spray did in once instance was to mark the sidewalk where the dog tried to attack me when the owner (who found his dog bloody and covered in pepper spray) complained to my boss about how I attacked their loving family pet and demanded that we pay their vet bills.

My boss was very sympathetic listening to the story about how their dog always stays in the yard and wouldn't hurt a fly, how they couldn't understand why I went into their yard and hurt their pet. Then my boss showed him the trail of blood and pepper spray on the sidewalk a couple hundred feet up the street from his house and then went on to tell him how lucky it was for him that his employee hadn't gotten bitten and wasn't going to sue him.

If you use pepper spray on a dog and it works, you probably could have backed him down without it. A good stout walking stick is much more effective. Make sure it has a nice heavy handle on it too.

[JTROKS]

To tell you the truth, it's not alway the dog that's a problem. Dogs in nature are protective of their territory especially if their master/family are in the area. Yes, some dogs are better than other dogs when in comes to securing an area, but it all boils down to its' owner that trains him/her. People that uses the sad excuse of, "I'm too busy to train my dog" should not own dogs. I was told by a dog breeder once, if I am the owner of a dog by law I am responsible for any damages that dog create. Pure and simple.

[GlockComa]

JTROKS I have 4 full grown Akitas and they are very protective dogs.
The first thing I did when I moved into my house was I had my neighbors on each side and in the back come over when I first moved into the house to introduce them to all my dogs. My neighbors actually like my dogs because its their early warning system as well. When the dogs bark they check to see whats going on outside.

In your case I would definitely speak with the neighbors about their dog.
Tell him that their dogs aggressive/protective behavior is very intimidating and that you fear that the dog will jump the fence one day and may attack you or a loved one.

If that does not work you can always contact your local animal control and let them know of your concerns. They will come out and investigate and then notify the owner of the dog to do something about it.