Neighbors and their crazy irresponsibility

[goldfinch]

Rebekah,
As a former Louisiana resident, I feel your pain (I left the state a 11 months ago). The state is a 3rd world country in many ways. There is an attitude that country dogs have a right to be off leash, even if there is a leash law on the parish books.

Would suggest that you call the cops or animal control. Don't want said pup to get trained that bike riders give treats - then it'll run towards the bike expecting a treat. Too bad the pup has jerks for owners, that won't teach the dog where the property line is, or keep the dog safely inside a fence.

My thoughts on dealing with dogs doesn't have to do with what we should or shouldn't have to do. Of course she shouldn't have to train the dog or train the neighbor. The way I think about it is what will work the best with the least amount of angst. Dogs are very responsive to treats and you can use them to lower their arousal level. A happy dog is not a charging dog, it is loping up to greet you and wait for its treat.

I just think we catch more flies with honey.

Calling the cops or animal control can have its own negative potential consequences.