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  • Rocdenindy

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    I have some neighbors dogs that keep coming onto my hunting property when I am not there. Besides shooting them, what are some suggestions to keep them off. It has a field fence that I am going to be repairing but I was thinking can I electrify it or use a chicken electric fence on the perimeter of the property? I want to keep wildlife coming so i am not sure about sprays and such.
     

    Rocdenindy

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    Yep, he says he is going to "get rid of them" but hasn't yet. One is a female with pups so as I said, I really don't want to shoot them but between wildlife and my kids, might not have a choice.
     

    KittySlayer

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    Other than just roaming around, trespassing and annoying you is there something on your property that might be attracting the dogs? Dead critter, source of water or something you could remove and eliminate the dogs desire to trespass?

    I have some neighbors dogs that keep coming onto my hunting property when I am not there.

    Are you sure they are dogs?

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    Rocdenindy

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    No nothing to attract them. I have had them in trail cams and have had them come on property while there. I have fired warning shots to scare them off. First thing I will try is fence and see if there is some sort of spray. If that doesn’t work, step up to possible permanent deterrent
     

    BigBoxaJunk

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    I think trying to shore up the fence is probably the best thing to try first. If there's only a few places where the dogs can get across, you could fix those and maybe fix the problem.

    I had what I thought was a great place to hunt a few years back, and one of the reasons I gave it up was because of several neighbor's dogs that would always be roaming around there. It wasn't my property and I knew the owner wouldn't want to make waves with the neighbors, so I just stopped hunting there.

    Nothing like sitting in a good spot, right after the sun comes up, hearing something walking towards you, and just when you're getting your gun raised up, you see that it's a Golden Retriever sauntering down the trail on his morning walk.
     

    patience0830

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    If you love your dog, keep it home.

    I spend time, $, and lots of effort to provide habitat that deer like. Having the neighbors dog visit while I'm hunting will get the neighbor one phone call with a description of the problem and the likely outcome if it is not rectified. Usually works if they like the dog.
     

    fullmetaljesus

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    Inform the local authorities. Maybe a visit from an officer will put them in line, and if not, have the local dog catcher come out and remove them.
     

    halfmileharry

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    Inform the local authorities. Maybe a visit from an officer will put them in line, and if not, have the local dog catcher come out and remove them.

    Why inform the authorities? It's a dog running loose on your property.
    You've already talked to the neighbors about this problem.
    I know that it's just a dog being a dog. Sorry for the dog.
    Some people aren't proper dog owners.
    You've followed proper informative steps.
    Do what's necessary and STFU.
    I know you Rocdenindy and you're a good person, good father and family man.
    What ever your decisions and actions are I will support your decisions and actions.
     

    spec4

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    We already know the neighbor is unreasonable because he is not properly controlling his dog. Unless he's a babbling idiot, if the dog goes missing he will surely consider you as being involved. How far do you want this to go?
     

    JettaKnight

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    We already know the neighbor is unreasonable because he is not properly controlling his dog. Unless he's a babbling idiot, if the dog goes missing he will surely consider you as being involved. How far do you want this to go?

    I get the feeling from post #3 that the neighbor would consider his problem solved if the dog came up missing.
     

    yeahbaby

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    We already know the neighbor is unreasonable because he is not properly controlling his dog. Unless he's a babbling idiot, if the dog goes missing he will surely consider you as being involved. How far do you want this to go?

    Exactly, contact the authorities. That way you have documentation if it escalates.
     

    JettaKnight

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    FYI...I believe it’s a felony in Indiana to shoot a dog.

    It's actually true (it applies to cats, too). IC 35-46-3-12.

    However, "protection of property from substantial damage" is a suitable defense.




    ...and don't have sex with it; that's a felony, too IC 35-46-3-14.
     

    Rookie

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    It's actually true (it applies to cats, too). IC 35-46-3-12.

    However, "protection of property from substantial damage" is a suitable defense.




    ...and don't have sex with it; that's a felony, too IC 35-46-3-14.

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