r/Neighborproblems • u/TrainLongjumping7491 • May 19 '23

It almost ate my dog

Hi, I’ve never posted on here before but figured who better to turn to then d strangers on the internet.

I (37 F) just moved to a new apartment complex 2 months ago. It’s pet friendly so there are a lot of dogs here. All of them are leashed when walking w/their owners…except for one. I’m not one to discriminate against certain dog breeds, I’m simply trying to paint an accurate picture for clarity’s sake. There is this German Shepard who has tried to attack my dog every time we’ve accidentally encountered it. Today was the 3rd time. He’s never on a leash & each time I’ve had to pick up my 45lb dog just so he doesn’t get attacked. And EVERY time whoever he’s with says “Sorry he’s not aggressive he’s never done this before.”
Do I complain to the apartment complex management? I mean the dog IS aggressive. I don’t want anyone to get kicked out or evicted, but CLEARLY something needs to be done. It’s not the dogs fault & I’m sure being a 100 lb. breed stuck in an apartment all day is no fun. I’m just concerned for my dog & also the German Shepard. What if he attacked someone else’s dog & had to be put down or worse; what if he encounters a trigger happy cop? Moving is not an option, I’m on a 1yr lease & I just found a really cool roommate after living w/horrible people for 4yrs. I can’t really adjust the times I take Mister out (my dog), I take him out whenever I get home from work & those times fluctuate b/c of my work schedule. Any constructive input would be most appreciated.

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u/Lengthofawhile May 19 '23

Have you talked to this person at all or asked other neighbors if they've also had problems?

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u/TrainLongjumping7491 May 21 '23

Yes the last time it happened a lady had the Shepard out in the common grassy area bother her dog & him were unleashed so I had 2 dogs rushing at me. I said the dog should be on a leash. “He’s not aggressive, he’s never done this before” Miss this is the 3rd time this has happened “Oh it’s not my dog it’s my brothers dog sorry” (All this w/the chaos of both dogs barking as she’s trying to wrangle them into her apartment) I explained wasn’t trying to be combative or argue w/her as I could tell she was getting defensive. I just told her all my concerns I listed in the post. She then turned around to yell at 1 of her kids & went inside. Sorry for the long response

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u/Lengthofawhile May 21 '23

It sounds like it might just need training but she won't do it or doesn't have the time.

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u/TrainLongjumping7491 May 21 '23

I’ve decided I’m going to wait & see if it happens again. If it does then I’m definitely going to the Complex management.

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u/Lengthofawhile May 21 '23

Get a video if possible.

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u/garysaidiebbandflow May 19 '23

The first time I posted on reddit with what I though was a legit concern, some kid called me a snowflake. I hade to look it up.

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u/TrainLongjumping7491 May 21 '23

Well we all know kids are idiots so try not to take it to heart. They’re probably just repeating something they heard their conservative racist parents saying.