I have a neighbor a few houses down who was 3 dogs who have only lived in the neighborhood about a year. When the owner lets them out of the house or truck, he does not keep them on a leash. They are all pretty aggressive with other dogs (lots of mean barking, not wanna-play barking) but 2 of the three will listen when the owner calls them back. The third dog will just bolt and start attacking. About six months ago the dog literally bit and held onto the chest of a beagle who lives across the street, causing severe damage. The dog ran down the driveway and went after Bogie. He isn't injured as badly as the beagle was, but has quite a few cuts on his side. I didn't have time to make a big fuss over the fight because I scooped up Bogie and ran in the house to treat the bleeding.
As far as I know, these were the only two times the dog has bit another dog, but I'm not positive. I don't believe the dog is aggressive towards people, just dogs. I would like the owner to start leashing the dog because the dog obviously is not recall trained and cannot be trusted off leash if this has happened twice. I don't want to call animal control because the person takes good care of the dogs - they are in good shape, healthy, and I don't think they deserve to be taken away, but I don't want Bogie or any other dog who just happens to be going on a morning walk to become another victim.
What do you all think is the best way for me to approach this? I know which house they live in, but the house is split into 5-6 apartments, so I have no idea which once is theirs. I don't know their names. Should I leave a note?
As far as I know, these were the only two times the dog has bit another dog, but I'm not positive. I don't believe the dog is aggressive towards people, just dogs. I would like the owner to start leashing the dog because the dog obviously is not recall trained and cannot be trusted off leash if this has happened twice. I don't want to call animal control because the person takes good care of the dogs - they are in good shape, healthy, and I don't think they deserve to be taken away, but I don't want Bogie or any other dog who just happens to be going on a morning walk to become another victim.
What do you all think is the best way for me to approach this? I know which house they live in, but the house is split into 5-6 apartments, so I have no idea which once is theirs. I don't know their names. Should I leave a note?