Neighbors hate my Dog?!

[SK in CV]

Brian, I’m gonna add just a couple more cents here.

[quote=DWCAP]
I like the Bay retriever idea. You may be able to find a cross too. Often the best dogs are not pure breeds.

Never cared for standard poodles myslef, but that is just me.

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I fully understand the attraction of a pure bred dog. I have one myself. (the other one is a mixed rescue from the mean streets of Rosarito.)Seriously consider a mutt, mixed or cross breed. For a whole lot of reasons. It probably won’t be the most handsome dog, but it is likely to be healthier. My experience is that they also tend to be easier to train, not sure why but it seems the bad instincts tend to disappear. Never had an experience where a dog had all the bad traits of multiple breeds. Please consider a shelter dog. Usually lots to choose from.

You might also consider getting a new dog before the old one is through. They’re all different, but a lot of old dogs get new life when another dog comes into the household. If it’s a consideration, test drive it. Make sure the old one doesn’t hate the idea. Specially if it’s a puppy. Some old dogs really take to training the new kid. Others seem to hate it. If he hates it, let him live out his life with just the two of you.

Also, never ever ever get a puppy that’s been weaned before 8 weeks. I can give you a long list of probable behavior problems with puppies weaned too young.

And the poodle thing was just a joke. Poodle people will hate me, but I don’t really even consider them dogs.

[Shadowfax]

Proud former owner of the best damn dog in the world speaking (a German Shepherd Dog may he rest in peace). My few cents: 1) train little dogs, too, dammit! I cannot tell you how many obnoxious little yippy rat-looking animals I see. Just cause they are little and shiver and pee constantly, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t come when called, heel and sit. Only dog that ever bit me was a little shivering nervous terrier. Gah! I am a big fan of Cesar Milan. Read his books or watch the shows and train your dog. 2) don’t treat a dog like a child. yes, they are motivated by a lot of the same things, but kids have different rights than dogs and they eventually grow up, go to college and leave you in peace. Dogs are dogs. We love them (I cried my eyes out when my last one passed away) but they are just dogs. 3) I find most large breeds to be lovable and awesome. Some breeds have higher energy levels than others. Don’t expect a high energy dog to be easy to train unless you wear its ass out first. Ditto: Owners are the problem, not the dogs.

[Shadowfax]

Proud former owner of the best damn dog in the world speaking (a German Shepherd Dog may he rest in peace). My few cents: 1) train little dogs, too, dammit! I cannot tell you how many obnoxious little yippy rat-looking animals I see. Just cause they are little and shiver and pee constantly, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t come when called, heel and sit. Only dog that ever bit me was a little shivering nervous terrier. Gah! I am a big fan of Cesar Milan. Read his books or watch the shows and train your dog. 2) don’t treat a dog like a child. yes, they are motivated by a lot of the same things, but kids have different rights than dogs and they eventually grow up, go to college and leave you in peace. Dogs are dogs. We love them (I cried my eyes out when my last one passed away) but they are just dogs. 3) I find most large breeds to be lovable and awesome. Some breeds have higher energy levels than others. Don’t expect a high energy dog to be easy to train unless you wear its ass out first. Ditto: Owners are the problem, not the dogs.

[Shadowfax]

Proud former owner of the best damn dog in the world speaking (a German Shepherd Dog may he rest in peace). My few cents: 1) train little dogs, too, dammit! I cannot tell you how many obnoxious little yippy rat-looking animals I see. Just cause they are little and shiver and pee constantly, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t come when called, heel and sit. Only dog that ever bit me was a little shivering nervous terrier. Gah! I am a big fan of Cesar Milan. Read his books or watch the shows and train your dog. 2) don’t treat a dog like a child. yes, they are motivated by a lot of the same things, but kids have different rights than dogs and they eventually grow up, go to college and leave you in peace. Dogs are dogs. We love them (I cried my eyes out when my last one passed away) but they are just dogs. 3) I find most large breeds to be lovable and awesome. Some breeds have higher energy levels than others. Don’t expect a high energy dog to be easy to train unless you wear its ass out first. Ditto: Owners are the problem, not the dogs.

[Shadowfax]

Proud former owner of the best damn dog in the world speaking (a German Shepherd Dog may he rest in peace). My few cents: 1) train little dogs, too, dammit! I cannot tell you how many obnoxious little yippy rat-looking animals I see. Just cause they are little and shiver and pee constantly, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t come when called, heel and sit. Only dog that ever bit me was a little shivering nervous terrier. Gah! I am a big fan of Cesar Milan. Read his books or watch the shows and train your dog. 2) don’t treat a dog like a child. yes, they are motivated by a lot of the same things, but kids have different rights than dogs and they eventually grow up, go to college and leave you in peace. Dogs are dogs. We love them (I cried my eyes out when my last one passed away) but they are just dogs. 3) I find most large breeds to be lovable and awesome. Some breeds have higher energy levels than others. Don’t expect a high energy dog to be easy to train unless you wear its ass out first. Ditto: Owners are the problem, not the dogs.

[Shadowfax]

Proud former owner of the best damn dog in the world speaking (a German Shepherd Dog may he rest in peace). My few cents: 1) train little dogs, too, dammit! I cannot tell you how many obnoxious little yippy rat-looking animals I see. Just cause they are little and shiver and pee constantly, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t come when called, heel and sit. Only dog that ever bit me was a little shivering nervous terrier. Gah! I am a big fan of Cesar Milan. Read his books or watch the shows and train your dog. 2) don’t treat a dog like a child. yes, they are motivated by a lot of the same things, but kids have different rights than dogs and they eventually grow up, go to college and leave you in peace. Dogs are dogs. We love them (I cried my eyes out when my last one passed away) but they are just dogs. 3) I find most large breeds to be lovable and awesome. Some breeds have higher energy levels than others. Don’t expect a high energy dog to be easy to train unless you wear its ass out first. Ditto: Owners are the problem, not the dogs.

[NewtoSanDiego]

Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD

[NewtoSanDiego]

Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD

[NewtoSanDiego]

Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD

[NewtoSanDiego]

Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD

[NewtoSanDiego]

Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD

[Coronita]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD[/quote]

I normally would offer to help people fight HOA within reason…But sorry, from your previous post demonstrating your selfish/self-entitled personality, I’d say let the HOA and the neighbors totally screw you over.

This is gonna be a first step in a long battle for you…You wonder how the HOA got wind of your dog???You don’t think perhaps maybe some of your neighbors are trying to kick you out? And if you’re a renter, guess what? You’re landlord is going to be getting some warnings from the HOA and then start getting fined…I hope you disclosed to him that you at a pitbull or any pet….If you didn’t and if he specifically said no pets, you are screwed in more than one ways… It’s not just going to be about the dog, because frankly for someone to file a complaint about your dog, they *really* have it in for you… If you don’t take care of your dog issue, they’re going to just about find every thing you’re in violation with HOA and constantly report you, until you get fed up and move out…..For instance, better make sure you put the trash cans out at the proper time and put them away…HOA fines for that. Better make sure you don’t use your garage as storage and park your cars outside (some HOA’s convenants fine folks for that too)… Ever leave your garage door open for longer than you need to take stuff out? Some HOA’s have rules against that…Better make sure your front yard is kept clean and weeds are picked, HOA might fine you for that. Someone(s) really really decided to escalate this thing…Yeah, some of these rules no one enforces…..Until you piss off the community, and then they’ll start looking at every single one of these infractions….lol..

Your problem is you feel you’re entitled to live however you want. HOA’s exist for a reason. People who live under those rules don’t mind…If you don’t like that “nanny’ community, you move out and find a place which isnt under HOA…Obviously, other people don’t like you there either, and rules are rules.

I’d brush with the HOA’s CCR’s and get very familiar with them, because you’re going to be having fun dealing with every single issue. Your neighbors have obviously decided to escalate things.

[Coronita]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD[/quote]

I normally would offer to help people fight HOA within reason…But sorry, from your previous post demonstrating your selfish/self-entitled personality, I’d say let the HOA and the neighbors totally screw you over.

This is gonna be a first step in a long battle for you…You wonder how the HOA got wind of your dog???You don’t think perhaps maybe some of your neighbors are trying to kick you out? And if you’re a renter, guess what? You’re landlord is going to be getting some warnings from the HOA and then start getting fined…I hope you disclosed to him that you at a pitbull or any pet….If you didn’t and if he specifically said no pets, you are screwed in more than one ways… It’s not just going to be about the dog, because frankly for someone to file a complaint about your dog, they *really* have it in for you… If you don’t take care of your dog issue, they’re going to just about find every thing you’re in violation with HOA and constantly report you, until you get fed up and move out…..For instance, better make sure you put the trash cans out at the proper time and put them away…HOA fines for that. Better make sure you don’t use your garage as storage and park your cars outside (some HOA’s convenants fine folks for that too)… Ever leave your garage door open for longer than you need to take stuff out? Some HOA’s have rules against that…Better make sure your front yard is kept clean and weeds are picked, HOA might fine you for that. Someone(s) really really decided to escalate this thing…Yeah, some of these rules no one enforces…..Until you piss off the community, and then they’ll start looking at every single one of these infractions….lol..

Your problem is you feel you’re entitled to live however you want. HOA’s exist for a reason. People who live under those rules don’t mind…If you don’t like that “nanny’ community, you move out and find a place which isnt under HOA…Obviously, other people don’t like you there either, and rules are rules.

I’d brush with the HOA’s CCR’s and get very familiar with them, because you’re going to be having fun dealing with every single issue. Your neighbors have obviously decided to escalate things.

[Coronita]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD[/quote]

I normally would offer to help people fight HOA within reason…But sorry, from your previous post demonstrating your selfish/self-entitled personality, I’d say let the HOA and the neighbors totally screw you over.

This is gonna be a first step in a long battle for you…You wonder how the HOA got wind of your dog???You don’t think perhaps maybe some of your neighbors are trying to kick you out? And if you’re a renter, guess what? You’re landlord is going to be getting some warnings from the HOA and then start getting fined…I hope you disclosed to him that you at a pitbull or any pet….If you didn’t and if he specifically said no pets, you are screwed in more than one ways… It’s not just going to be about the dog, because frankly for someone to file a complaint about your dog, they *really* have it in for you… If you don’t take care of your dog issue, they’re going to just about find every thing you’re in violation with HOA and constantly report you, until you get fed up and move out…..For instance, better make sure you put the trash cans out at the proper time and put them away…HOA fines for that. Better make sure you don’t use your garage as storage and park your cars outside (some HOA’s convenants fine folks for that too)… Ever leave your garage door open for longer than you need to take stuff out? Some HOA’s have rules against that…Better make sure your front yard is kept clean and weeds are picked, HOA might fine you for that. Someone(s) really really decided to escalate this thing…Yeah, some of these rules no one enforces…..Until you piss off the community, and then they’ll start looking at every single one of these infractions….lol..

Your problem is you feel you’re entitled to live however you want. HOA’s exist for a reason. People who live under those rules don’t mind…If you don’t like that “nanny’ community, you move out and find a place which isnt under HOA…Obviously, other people don’t like you there either, and rules are rules.

I’d brush with the HOA’s CCR’s and get very familiar with them, because you’re going to be having fun dealing with every single issue. Your neighbors have obviously decided to escalate things.

[Coronita]

[quote=NewtoSanDiego]Any advice on how to fight my HOA? I get this notice yesterday that my dog is in violation of HOA rules on dog weight.

Not sure how they determined his weight.

Well, my dog Max is gonna have to go on a diet and training regimine. I’m thinking a combination of more exercise, and portion controlled pure adkins meat diet. I figure it is gonna make him testier.

Any advice on how I can fight back on these regulatinos, typical. Reminds me of all the nanny state regulations that are choking off our country’s small businesses. Where does this end?

NSD[/quote]

I normally would offer to help people fight HOA within reason…But sorry, from your previous post demonstrating your selfish/self-entitled personality, I’d say let the HOA and the neighbors totally screw you over.

This is gonna be a first step in a long battle for you…You wonder how the HOA got wind of your dog???You don’t think perhaps maybe some of your neighbors are trying to kick you out? And if you’re a renter, guess what? You’re landlord is going to be getting some warnings from the HOA and then start getting fined…I hope you disclosed to him that you at a pitbull or any pet….If you didn’t and if he specifically said no pets, you are screwed in more than one ways… It’s not just going to be about the dog, because frankly for someone to file a complaint about your dog, they *really* have it in for you… If you don’t take care of your dog issue, they’re going to just about find every thing you’re in violation with HOA and constantly report you, until you get fed up and move out…..For instance, better make sure you put the trash cans out at the proper time and put them away…HOA fines for that. Better make sure you don’t use your garage as storage and park your cars outside (some HOA’s convenants fine folks for that too)… Ever leave your garage door open for longer than you need to take stuff out? Some HOA’s have rules against that…Better make sure your front yard is kept clean and weeds are picked, HOA might fine you for that. Someone(s) really really decided to escalate this thing…Yeah, some of these rules no one enforces…..Until you piss off the community, and then they’ll start looking at every single one of these infractions….lol..

Your problem is you feel you’re entitled to live however you want. HOA’s exist for a reason. People who live under those rules don’t mind…If you don’t like that “nanny’ community, you move out and find a place which isnt under HOA…Obviously, other people don’t like you there either, and rules are rules.

I’d brush with the HOA’s CCR’s and get very familiar with them, because you’re going to be having fun dealing with every single issue. Your neighbors have obviously decided to escalate things.

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