Should/Can I report this? Dog owner

JNoelleE · August 2012

The people who live behind us are constantly yelling at their dog. They are so mean. They are never nice to him- at least I never hear it. I know it's normal to talk stern and maybe occasionally yell at a dog, if they did something bad, but they take it to a whole new level. And they yell stupid stuff- they are always telling him to lay down, when he is outside. Or they will tell him to get up, and go somewhere else, always yelling... I hear them every day, usually every time I step outside.

Today, I went out and heard the guy yelling at him, telling him to lay down, saying "You can't do anything right!" (seriously? this is a dog...) and then complaining that he pooped outside, (where else is he supposed to go?) then yelling at him to lay down again, and then I heard him hit the dog.

I can't continue to listen to this! Even if this was not considered animal abuse, it is disruptive to hear them yelling constantly.

So, what do you recommend I do? What would you do?

JNoelleE · August 2012

I'm curious if the constant yelling is enough to be able to report.

acbeeman · August 2012

Yes, you can and should report them, especially since they are ok with hitting this dog. Report them NOW!

MikeHoncho · August 2012

Yes, you can report them. My dad's a cop and when our neighbor was hitting their dog he was "obligated by law" to go over there and say something. Though I think the first offense is just a warning/stern talking to and they take your info in case there is a repeat offense. Either way I would either go say something or call the cops.

Mamasaurus · August 2012

If they hit the dog, yes, report their stupid @sses.

JNoelleE · August 2012

WOW, as I am typing this outside, I was going to say that I'm not 100 percent sure the dog was hit, I'm like 95 percent sure, because I heard what must have been a hit, but not a huge welp sound from the dog. But I did hear a sound from the dog. I know that must sound stupid, but it's hard to be sure of exactly what is happening since I can't see. But as I was starting to type this, I heard the women yell "If you bite me one more time, I'm going to punch you in the mouth!" Now, I know it's not good if the dog is a biter, but you shouldn't punch the dog in the mouth!

mrs+harlow · August 2012

Since he hit the dog, yes, you can call the ASPCA. Or the cops...whichever has jurisdiction over animal cruelty in your area.

mrs+harlow · August 2012

JNoelleE:
WOW, as I am typing this outside, I was going to say that I'm not 100 percent sure the dog was hit, I'm like 95 percent sure, because I heard what must have been a hit, but not a huge welp sound from the dog. But I did hear a sound from the dog. I know that must sound stupid, but it's hard to be sure of exactly what is happening since I can't see. But as I was starting to type this, I heard the women yell "If you bite me one more time, I'm going to punch you in the mouth!" Now, I know it's not good if the dog is a biter, but you shouldn't punch the dog in the mouth!

Eh....the dog is probably biting them because of the way they treat it. It feels like it needs to defend itself. Not all dogs make huge noises when hit...sometimes it is more like a whimper sound.

huahualove · August 2012

Poor dog. I know I yell at my dog when he won't listen to me. It is more of a seen voice command. Our backyard backs up to 5 different yards and one of them on the far right corner has some smaller dog that always barks and causes issues. Also the other homes have dogs, really big ones even and the dogs don't care about each other at all. When our dogs go over to that side of the yard by the mean dog I yell at them to come back into the main part of the yard. Sometimes I have to get pretty loud cause your yard is pretty big. You post just made me think, i wonder that if my neighbors who hear me thing I'm being mean too. I don't sound like your neighbors, but still, you never know.

JNoelleE · August 2012

huahualove:
Poor dog. I know I yell at my dog when he won't listen to me. It is more of a seen voice command. Our backyard backs up to 5 different yards and one of them on the far right corner has some smaller dog that always barks and causes issues. Also the other homes have dogs, really big ones even and the dogs don't care about each other at all. When our dogs go over to that side of the yard by the mean dog I yell at them to come back into the main part of the yard. Sometimes I have to get pretty loud cause your yard is pretty big. You post just made me think, i wonder that if my neighbors who hear me thing I'm being mean too. I don't sound like your neighbors, but still, you never know.

I totally understand needing to yell to get your dog to stop barking at another dog, or come back to you, but these people are just mean. I doubt you sound anything like them. I yell at my cats once in awhile... but cat's dont give a fu*k. haha

huahualove · August 2012

JNoelleE:
huahualove:
Poor dog. I know I yell at my dog when he won't listen to me. It is more of a seen voice command. Our backyard backs up to 5 different yards and one of them on the far right corner has some smaller dog that always barks and causes issues. Also the other homes have dogs, really big ones even and the dogs don't care about each other at all. When our dogs go over to that side of the yard by the mean dog I yell at them to come back into the main part of the yard. Sometimes I have to get pretty loud cause your yard is pretty big. You post just made me think, i wonder that if my neighbors who hear me thing I'm being mean too. I don't sound like your neighbors, but still, you never know.
I totally understand needing to yell to get your dog to stop barking at another dog, or come back to you, but these people are just mean. I doubt you sound anything like them. I yell at my cats once in awhile... but cat's dont give a fu*k. haha

DH joking yells at our cat and says, "Miles, stop being an a**hole." Then I ask how he was being one and he says it is just because he is a cat.

chrissgrl · August 2012

PLEASE report them! Call the ASPCA, police or SOAR speak out and rescue in your area. If they're yelling and hitting abusing the poor dog where you can hear, imagine what could be happening in private. Poor dog. He needs to be taken out of that situation and given a chance at a decent life. Good for you for speaking up! Just like children, dogs are at the mercy of those that "care" for them. Thankfully, this dog has you to help him escape his abusive people. Good luck.

kkfeb04 · August 2012

huahualove:
Poor dog. I know I yell at my dog when he won't listen to me. It is more of a seen voice command. Our backyard backs up to 5 different yards and one of them on the far right corner has some smaller dog that always barks and causes issues. Also the other homes have dogs, really big ones even and the dogs don't care about each other at all. When our dogs go over to that side of the yard by the mean dog I yell at them to come back into the main part of the yard. Sometimes I have to get pretty loud cause your yard is pretty big. You post just made me think, i wonder that if my neighbors who hear me thing I'm being mean too. I don't sound like your neighbors, but still, you never know.

My dog is a blockhead and he only snaps out of his focus with a loud stern voice. I yell constantly outside. We have a large yard and he would stay out there all day killing small woodland animals. I have a Brittany, they are hunting dogs, we are not hunters. I prefer that Joey doesn't bring his new not so squeaky "toy" in the house. I yell. He also has decided to run off at least once every 2 weeks since his first kill at Easter. Yes, he killed the Easter bunny and his replacement the day prior to Easter. Since I'm home alone, I pack the kids in the car and yell his name every 1/2 block. Microchips do work, thank God. He's walked for a mile twice a day and has .50 acres fenced in which he has access to. If my neighbors called the cops on me, pissed wouldn't describe it. FTR, he's a good dog, he is great with the kids. No one gave him a chance. He was found at the Indy 500, fostered in several states and we adopted him. He flunked three obedience courses, we found he responds to yelling outside. Inside, he's the best dog. He's been kicked out of 4 doggie daycares.

geekychic · August 2012

I understand why you think the dog may be being abused, I think you are jumping the gun a little.

If you haven't actually seen anything, you don't have a reason to call the cops.

Do you have a dog?

I yell at my dogs ALL THE TIME. They bark, get in the trash, jump on the couch, get in the compost, and charge the door whenever it opens. They are trained and know not to do these things, they are just a$$holes.

When the one dog needs a bath, I have to DRAG him to the bathtub. He hates baths. He literally goes limp and makes me carry or drag him. When I take his collar to lead him to the tub, he yelps. I dunno why. He yelps. I am not hitting him. I don't get skin with his collar. He just doesn't like baths.

If anyone called animal control on me, I would be pissed off. Police don't handle that stuff where I am, unless there is a dangerous dog at large. In my town, filing with animal control is not anonymous.

laurack · August 2012

hmm I don't know. I mean the dog lover in me says - ASsh0les absolutely call the police on them. However it's hard to say without having the full story. If you see them hit the dog then yes, call them. Just yelling? I mean I guess you could call them for noisy neighbours but I don't think yelling at your dog is animal cruelty.

The dog doesn't know you just called him a dumb piece of sh!t lol. However I do feel like if you are constantly yelling at the dog and angry, they do sense that. But some dogs need firmer control. I'd rather they yell at him, than find him running around loose in danger of getting hit by a car or whatever. It does seem a bit weird to yell at him for pooping outside.. I mean, that's where a "good" dog poops!!

I love my dog and he's very well behaved. But yes, he's 110lbs and I do sometimes have to yell at him when he gets overly excited with visitors etc. And I yell at my cat a lot becuase he's a pain in the ass and keeps knocking stuff off the counters and stealing my pump parts and taking them to the basement to play with. Fvking cat. lol

gatorsjenn · August 2012

Yes you should report them. They do not need to know it was you. It is not just that they are yelling at the dig, it is also the attitude/ things they say that makes it likely the dog is abused. The police/animal control may not be able to do much this time, but at least they will have it on record. That way if someone does actually witness the abuse and reports it there will be more of a case to get the dog out of the abusive house!

Tambcat · August 2012

I'd call for excessive noise and also mention that you think they might be abusing the dog.

huahualove · August 2012

Another reason my neighbors think that I'm crazy that I have to yell at my dog for eating plants. He loves eating Flowers, Morning Glorys are his absolute fav. I wouldn't mind if he ate the flower since we have a ton, but then he dukes all over from eating them and that isn't cool. So I yell at him to stop eating flowers too. OH! And he tries to eat the Chihuahua poop and you know I yell at him for that because that is just plain nasty!!! Man, he is a stubborn dog. He listens to DH much better than he does to me, I try to lower my voice some when I give commands, it helps a little. Sorry, I'm hijacking your post, aren't I?

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