Stupid Neighbor - Page 1

OK.  My neighbor asked if she could use my oven to cook her family dinner since her's was out of commission.  (she is getting hardwood floors put in and they took the oven out of the kitchen.) I had no problem with it.  well she came over and did what she needed to do and cooked her food.  A couple of hours go by and me and Sargo my 14 month old GSD was just laying down taking a nap.  I had the door unlocked and she just walked on in.  Sargo tried to kill this poor lady.  She dropped a pan of pork chops all over the floor and started crying.  Mean while Sargo had her backed into the corner just barking like crazy.  I jumped up and once I realized it was her I called him off.  She had to go to the emergency room and get stitches in her foot because the pan cut her foot pretty bad since she had on flip flops.  Now her husband is blaming me saying that I have a vicious dog.  THIS HAS PISSED ME OFF.  They have never just walked in my house and I dont let anyone just walk in because I have a dog that will protect the house.

Let things cool off for a day, and then talk to 'em. She's still upset from the fright, and he wont calm down until she does. Once they've had time to digest it, they'll realize she was in error. If you get defensive, it'll only fuel the fire.

Your right.  I gave her a call and appologized.  I dont know why but I did.  I think things are fine.  It just ticks me off how people will try to blame others for there mistakes.

Sign of the times, I think. Personal responsibility is a rare commodity, these days. Walk into my house unannounced, and the dog is the least of your worries.

I recommend that you lock your door.  What if a small child or a mentally handicapped person had opened your door and been bitten?  Try telling the judge it was "their" fault.  I'm not trying to bust your you-know-what because I have 3 GSD's and I can relate to you completely.  I'm trying to help you and others like us to avoid a problem.  Don't rely on anyone else's supposed intelligence or common sense to protect your dog from having to bite some dumb**** and then being charged with being a "vicious dog". 


   

No one was bitten. They were barked at. Nothing more.

Mudwick,
Good to see you again.

I agree with locking the door.  My doors are never unlocked.  I have had the wind blow the door open and the dog walk out.  I have a dog that will defend his territory seriously, if he is in the house my doors are locked to avoid that exact situation. 

Remember, common sense is the leat common of all the senses.

Jim

It's good to be back. It's refreshing to see so many training threads! I lock doors behind me without thinking. So much so, that my girlfriend has occasionally been locked out when dallying between the car and the house. It's just habit. Just wanted to stress that the OP's dog didn't bite anyone.

Agree. Lock the door. "Stupid" on both sides. If the door was locked, she would have knocked. She should have knocked anyhow, but what are you gonna do? Maybe if you pull the "naked move", she'll think twice about knocking. Maybe not? ;)

I understand your dog's behavior completely because my girl is the same way. That is a good dog that did the right thing! He didn’t bite the neighbor; just let you know that an uninvited visitor was in a house.

We warn everyone, i.e. friends and acquaintances not to let themselves into our home under any circumstances. Especially if we are in it! Even if you are a guest and go out to your car, wait for us to let you back in. Very close friends and frequent visitors whom she knows well and has accepted to the ‘extended pack’ can came and go as they please.

Additionally, she is the same about picking up my little children. If she doesn’t know we allow you to handle them, she won’t let you. Don’t misunderstand me, she is very friendly and will play with you if I let you in my house and ask her to say ‘hello’.

My husband’s friend, staying overnight, walked into the Master Bedroom early in the morning while we were sleeping. He’s still afraid of her…