Pesky pets of your neighbors, particularly dogs, destroying your fence and don’t know what to do about it? Well, don’t worry, we, Big Jerry’s Fencing, are here to help you with the best course of action and a few alternatives that you can use to get out of this hairy situation.
So, without further ado, let’s take a look at a few ways to deal with your neighbor’s dogs that are destroying your fence.
Sit Down And Have A Serious Talk
The best option before things get ugly and there’s a shouting match between you and your neighbor is to have a nice, cordial discussion over a cup of coffee or beer. Just lay your cards out on the table, and ask them to reign in their dogs. Show them the damage the dogs have done to the fence, and then see what happens. Chances are, this is all you need to do and there will be a talk of recompense and future surety of keeping the dogs in check.
However, if that fails, you can move onto the next few suggestions:
Document The Damage Done To Your Fence
You might need proof to make your position stronger when going for a dispute settlement with a third-party involved. So, invest in cameras or just clear your schedule and hang around your fence with your phone, then snap pics and a video of the neighbor’s dogs doing damage to your property. This will allow you to file a claim if your insurance covers it or go for a lawsuit against your neighbor if they’re unwilling to pay for the repair costs and controlling their dogs.
Install A Dog Deterrence On Your Fence
Another way to fight fire with fire, though it’s not a recommended method of dealing with your neighbor’s dogs attacking your fence, is by adding a few bits and bobs that will keep the dogs away. Ultrasonic devices that emit a sound equivalent of a loud screech for dogs with a motion sensor sprinkler system combination will definitely annoy your neighbor’s dogs enough to make them learn to stay away. Just make sure if you have a dog of your own that they don’t trigger it as that can be a problem for you. Certain commercial grade odor spray are especially effective in keeping dogs away, too, but again, be careful that they don’t backfire on your own pets.
