Need some suggestions. Â There is a neighbor that has two large dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior when people are walking by with their dogs. Â They are in a yard with a less than stellar fence. Â they have come after my dog on two occasions and a neighbors dog on another. Â I actually watched the dog grab the fence and rip part of the board off to get out when I was walking my dog by the property. Â This property is on basically a direct route to the park and it is an extremely long walk to go around.A number of neighbors have spoke to these people and the fence is still not fixed to keep the dogs in (bricks stacked in the holes do not do much). Â BARC has been called twice and they have stated they have not taken the time to send someone out. Â They told me if the dog attacks to call the police non-emergency number or 911 but I think that would be a little late. Â The HOA has been called. Â I was told there have been multiple complaints but all they can do is send a letter to the property owner. Â The people in the house are renting and the letters go to the PO box. Â The HOA (Sterling Management) told me all they can do is send letters and cannot force the homeowner to comply. Â Really?So now what? Â There are a number of us that walk ours dogs in the evening on that street and do not feel safe doing so because of these dogs. Â Open to any real suggestions as to how to solve this issue. Â I seriously would have to start carrying and shot the dog.
@Andreweggplant:  Sounds like you may need pepper spray and a really good loud stun gun.  Just the sound of the stun gun will stop and aggressive dog in its tracks.  Also, sending a letter from an attorney may be helpful.  It will cost a little but maybe your neighbors will be willing to chip in to cover the cost.  It has to be certified.  You might be able to get the owners physical address by doing a search on the HCAD website.  I have never seen a P.O.Box listed as an owners address. Â
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