Notice several new threads, and many old ones resurrected. I find it a little alarming that people are wanting to build super-power devices to punish these animals. Cat's do whatever they want, not much you can do to train them. Guess if you destroy their hearing, they won't know when a car is coming, and problem solved...
Any dog can be trained, and its the owner's responsiablity to make sure that its done properly. If your neighbor isn't willing to spend the time training his pet(s), they shouldn't have them. Barking might not be the worse problem you will have with untrained dogs. These neglected dogs are also the ones that bite and attack, since they haven't been taught any better. Teasing or abusing them electronically isn't going to make the situation any better.
The first thing is to talk with the owners. Might even do a little research on the web, and provide them with some training tips. Most people get dogs without a clue as to what their role or responsiblities are in owning one. Of course, some people know everything, and you can't tell them any different.
Next step is the police, city, and animal control. These people understand the dangers of untrained dogs. Everyone knows the serious injuries, and even a few fatalities with larger breeds that eventually get loose on the neighborhood. The authorities should be made aware of a potentially dangerous animal, work with them. That's why you pay taxes.
Cat crapping all over you property, in your garden? Yeah, I hate that too. Been fighting that for a few years, and have tried many different methods, built 5 different ultrasonic schemes. Stuffed old socks in beer bottles, soaked them with various strong smelling chemicals, buried near the problem areas. Got a free case of firecrackers, used those for a while. Have a few othe ideas involving Airsoft... but hasn't been a big enough problem lately. I think I stumbled on a solution though. I was going to clear a bed along the fence line, but only got a few feet when I realized that the oak tree roots were all over, and would be a major pain. Noticed the cats were using the little bit I did for their litter box, and the rest of my yard was left alone. It's off in the back corner of my property, so no big deal. Better then the little surpises I'd have to constantly look for.
Any dog can be trained, and its the owner's responsiablity to make sure that its done properly. If your neighbor isn't willing to spend the time training his pet(s), they shouldn't have them. Barking might not be the worse problem you will have with untrained dogs. These neglected dogs are also the ones that bite and attack, since they haven't been taught any better. Teasing or abusing them electronically isn't going to make the situation any better.
The first thing is to talk with the owners. Might even do a little research on the web, and provide them with some training tips. Most people get dogs without a clue as to what their role or responsiblities are in owning one. Of course, some people know everything, and you can't tell them any different.
Next step is the police, city, and animal control. These people understand the dangers of untrained dogs. Everyone knows the serious injuries, and even a few fatalities with larger breeds that eventually get loose on the neighborhood. The authorities should be made aware of a potentially dangerous animal, work with them. That's why you pay taxes.
Cat crapping all over you property, in your garden? Yeah, I hate that too. Been fighting that for a few years, and have tried many different methods, built 5 different ultrasonic schemes. Stuffed old socks in beer bottles, soaked them with various strong smelling chemicals, buried near the problem areas. Got a free case of firecrackers, used those for a while. Have a few othe ideas involving Airsoft... but hasn't been a big enough problem lately. I think I stumbled on a solution though. I was going to clear a bed along the fence line, but only got a few feet when I realized that the oak tree roots were all over, and would be a major pain. Noticed the cats were using the little bit I did for their litter box, and the rest of my yard was left alone. It's off in the back corner of my property, so no big deal. Better then the little surpises I'd have to constantly look for.
