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Community => Trail Cameras => Topic started by: highmuley on January 31, 2017, 12:49:53 PM

Title: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on January 31, 2017, 12:49:53 PM: I have a little feed station and trail cam setup in my yard. Every night for the last couple months, we have deer. Mostly does and a couple smaller bucks. The last couple weeks, nothing. Not even touching the feed. Finally figured it out. My neighbor's dog from across the field behind me has been snooping around. Caught him on the cam the other night. Any suggestions on keeping him away?
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: rtspring on January 31, 2017, 12:52:48 PM: Talk to said neighbor, if that fails lead works great.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on January 31, 2017, 03:56:45 PM: Either option will probably go over like a fart in church. I thought about building a fence around it or moving it across the street to some landlocked public land. Not sure yet.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Mudman on January 31, 2017, 04:07:54 PM: Just tell neighbor your going to serve a beverage of antifreeze :yike: at your feeder. People should at least try to keep their dog on their property.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on January 31, 2017, 04:11:42 PM: I get that and agree. It's only barbed wire and an alfalfa field that separates us. I know I'm complaining about dogs scaring the deer away but, it's difficult to ask some one to keep their dog locked up all the time. What am I saying...I have a fence for my dog that she doesn't get out of....
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Mudman on January 31, 2017, 04:14:18 PM: Yes we have a real fence as well. My dog would bite others so I am responsible. So should they. Or don't have a dang dog. If its rural farm country with scatters houses that would change my opinion some but still! Pellet gun maybe?
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on January 31, 2017, 04:20:54 PM: Airsoft! I got it. I have some coyote ankle traps I thought about but I may as well shoot it at that point. I haven't seen him in a couple days....But I still haven't seen any deer either..Kinda sux
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: GBoyd on January 31, 2017, 04:49:12 PM: Who are these people still letting their dogs run?

It's obnoxious and dangerous for the neighbors, good way to get your dog killed by a car, and a good way to ruin a dog. How hard is it to just put it in the kennel during the work day?
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: jackelope on January 31, 2017, 05:08:00 PM: Paintball gun. Maybe the paint splotch will send them the hint to keep their darn dog on their own property.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: JJB11B on January 31, 2017, 05:11:48 PM: Quote from: jackelope on January 31, 2017, 05:08:00 PM
Paintball gun. Maybe the paint splotch will send them the hint to keep their darn dog on their own property.

and if it doesn't, it would be a heck of a conversation starter..
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on January 31, 2017, 05:18:50 PM: Quote from: JJB11B on January 31, 2017, 05:11:48 PM
Quote from: jackelope on January 31, 2017, 05:08:00 PM
Paintball gun. Maybe the paint splotch will send them the hint to keep their darn dog on their own property.

and if it doesn't, it would be a heck of a conversation starter..

Ya..."that paint brings out the color of your dog's eyes....Wanna beer?"

I can see it now
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on January 31, 2017, 05:24:37 PM: Go talk to the owners and just let them know, and if they cant keep it under control, might have to call animal control, or the game warden if there going after wildlife :dunno:
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on January 31, 2017, 05:56:49 PM: Most counties have rules about letting dogs run wild--off their own property--. Most say owners have to have some sort of control of their dogs at all times. Even if it's just voice control. That is what I was told in Yakima County by county deputy.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: jay.sharkbait on January 31, 2017, 06:17:37 PM: Maybe we should have a huntwa forum sticky.

"Best ways to kill you neighbors pet"
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: GBoyd on January 31, 2017, 08:03:43 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on January 31, 2017, 06:17:37 PM
Maybe we should have a huntwa forum sticky.

"Best ways to kill you neighbors pet"

Yes, there's a few old timers that still say that. Hopefully they get shouted down quick. There are legal options that don't make everyone in your community hate you.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: face on February 01, 2017, 08:55:32 AM: The picture you have if identifiable should work. Call the sheriff, show him picture. There's big fines that come with letting dogs run. Back in October I had the same problem. Cats were ending up missing, figured it was coyotes until I caught 4-6 dogs running around from 12:00 am to 4:00 am. One morning my wife let out one of our inside cats and next thing we get a call from a neighbor saying that he just watched a couple dogs chase our cat off the porch. So me and the wife went to look for him. Found him dead with multiple punctures. I went to confront the neighbor about his dogs and he told me to get the F off his property. That's when I called the sheriff. 1 picture is all it took. First they get a fine up to $250 plus if their dog is not licensed there is $40 more. If the dog shows back up the fine doubles and just goes up from there. I was told by the animal control officer if I shoot the dogs and they die elsewhere not on my property, that just means I'm a bad shot. I have not had any more problems. Yet. :mgun2:
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 01, 2017, 09:13:08 AM: Quote from: GBoyd on January 31, 2017, 08:03:43 PM
Quote from: jay.sharkbait on January 31, 2017, 06:17:37 PM
Maybe we should have a huntwa forum sticky.

"Best ways to kill you neighbors pet"

Yes, there's a few old timers that still say that. Hopefully they get shouted down quick. There are legal options that don't make everyone in your community hate you.

Couldn't agree more. Silencers :chuckle:
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 01, 2017, 09:28:53 AM: This thread is full of bad advice, so there won't be any harm in adding mine to it, then. Are you on good terms with your neighbor? If so, talk to him. Let him know what the problem is having his dog on your property. If not, talk to him anyway and let him know what the problem is having his dog on your property. If talking to him doesn't work, use legal channels and do it by the numbers. If you shoot the dog, you could face repercussions, both legally and/or from an incensed neighbor who lost his dog. If you hit it with a paintball, you could possibly face animal cruelty charges and some of those are felonies/loss of rights. You also don't want a neighbor feud. You're probably going to be neighbors for a long time. Figure out a way to work with him if at all possible.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Special T on February 01, 2017, 09:36:30 AM: I'm a big fan of talking to you neighbor first. Just make sure to stay polite and positive. Document everything.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Mudman on February 01, 2017, 03:31:06 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on February 01, 2017, 09:28:53 AM
This thread is full of bad advice, so there won't be any harm in adding mine to it, then. Are you on good terms with your neighbor? If so, talk to him. Let him know what the problem is having his dog on your property. If not, talk to him anyway and let him know what the problem is having his dog on your property. If talking to him doesn't work, use legal channels and do it by the numbers. If you shoot the dog, you could face repercussions, both legally and/or from an incensed neighbor who lost his dog. If you hit it with a paintball, you could possibly face animal cruelty charges and some of those are felonies/loss of rights. You also don't want a neighbor feud. You're probably going to be neighbors for a long time. Figure out a way to work with him if at all possible.
Yes that's the best advice. At least for the first step...If it does not work, well umm, BAZOOKA time!
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 02, 2017, 06:21:24 AM: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Axle on February 02, 2017, 06:36:47 AM: Quote
Either option will probably go over like a fart in church.

Been there :bdid: :bdid: :bdid:
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on February 03, 2017, 05:12:38 PM: Thank you all for sage advice....Bunch of crack pots! 😝
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: Alchase on February 03, 2017, 05:26:20 PM: Quote from: Axle on February 02, 2017, 06:36:47 AM
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Either option will probably go over like a fart in church.

Been there :bdid: :bdid: :bdid:

:yeah:

Especially on those old wooden pews, churches have really good acoustics!!
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: garrett89 on February 10, 2017, 09:11:33 AM: BB/Airsoft bbs to the butt will do the trick. Could set up a live trap and see if you get the turd. Keep him there a couple days and tell your neighbor to build a fence/kennel for their pooch.
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: JJB11B on February 16, 2017, 07:39:16 PM: Quote from: Alchase on February 03, 2017, 05:26:20 PM
Quote from: Axle on February 02, 2017, 06:36:47 AM
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Either option will probably go over like a fart in church.

Been there :bdid: :bdid: :bdid:
:yeah:

Especially on those old wooden pews, churches have really good acoustics!!
even if you luck out with some cover noise, everyone sitting on that particular pew felt what you just did :chuckle:
Title: Re: Darn domestic dogs!
Post by: highmuley on February 17, 2017, 07:14:27 AM: Quote from: JJB11B on February 16, 2017, 07:39:16 PM
Quote from: Alchase on February 03, 2017, 05:26:20 PM
Quote from: Axle on February 02, 2017, 06:36:47 AM
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Either option will probably go over like a fart in church.

Been there :bdid: :bdid: :bdid:
:yeah:

Especially on those old wooden pews, churches have really good acoustics!!
even if you luck out with some cover noise, everyone sitting on that particular pew felt what you just did :chuckle:

Excellent acoustics!