We have some neighbors down the street that moved in around June. Since this time, they have oozed over the entire street. They park junk cars up and down the street, they have trashed their yard which eventually blows down to ours and worse of all they now have 3 families living in their house.
Okay what does this have to do with dogs? They have a cocker and a Chihuahua that run loose in the neighborhood. I have seen them chase and nip at kids that pass by, they go into other people#%92s yard and will bark at your until you leave your own yard. The last two times Madi and I have walked they have chased us, Madi has never acted aggressively but I know she is annoyed. I generally act the alpha role and stand up to them. Last night they followed us home into the garage barking the entire time. I was so proud of Madi she just ignored them but what if it was another dog? When I ask the neighbors to come get the dogs they run over and hug on Madi and hit their dogs. The dogs are not wearing collars and I do not think they understand English.
Two nights ago the Chihuahua was in out driveway challenging me to get out of the driveway. I stood my ground, and he got the clue.
Any ideas on what to do? I have already changed the way we go on walks but I have to go by the house no matter what to get home. They will run down the street, across the street, or wait under the cars for us. They will get hurt, someday the families#%92 kids will get hurt and they are making the neighborhood look bad. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. My husband was so mad last night he wanted to knock on their door. None of the adults speak English, so when you do speak with them you have to address the 8 year old daughter. I am so worried and frustrated!