Entitled neighbor won't let woman's dogs play in her own backyard, sparking feud: 'If you want something from me climb over this fence yourself'

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    "Don't appreciate my courtesy, I won't give it."
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    my neighbor cursed me for using my own yard. well I'm going to use it even more. So, I have lived in a townhouse for the last three years. I live with my husband and two 60lb dogs.
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    For a bit of background, I got attacked by a dog just before my neighbors moved in 2.5 years ago. Which left me with a fear of strange animals up until recently when I was able to work through my trauma with my therapist.
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    My neighbors have 4 loud and reactive dogs 3 chihuawas and 1 Australian sheppard which charge the fence whenever they see someone on the other side and bark constantly. This had prevented me from using my back yard for the last two summers.
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    Now that I have worked past the panic attacks and fear I am spending a majority of weekends in my yard and let my dogs go back and forth freely from the yard. My dogs have been well socialized and don't have any interest in the fense when the other dogs are reacting. Up until yesterday when the neighbors dogs come out I would bring my dogs inside but it would still mean a minute or so for their dogs to calm down. I would let my dogs back outside to play when the neighbors go back in. This was no
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    Now cue sunday. The neighbors let their dogs out, they react, I bring my dogs in. Same old routine. Except my neighbor curses me under her breath "keep your | door shut". (This is not the first time they have been either)This gets under my skin considering her dogs reactivity is the reason I did not feel comfortable in my own back yard, and it is not my dogs who are reactive. Plus I have always been the one to bring my dogs in, not the neighbor.
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    So I've started to be a bit petty, now when the neighbor let's their dogs out, I stay out and play fetch with my dogs while her animals are going instead of bringing my dogs inside as I have always done. My dogs love it because they are getting more exercise than before. It's only been three days and my neighbor is exasperated and has to chase her dogs around the garden. (Side note, they have another dog on the opposite side of them which they are equally reactive to, aswell)
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    I have patio furniture being delivered tomorrow and I fully expect to enjoy my yard to the fullest this summer. After I week or two I'll probably put up a visual blockade so her dogs can't see mine to be nice but I'm not going to restrict my well trained animals for her untrained ones any longer. Don't appreciate my courtesy, I won't give it.
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    Update: neighbors decided to cuss me out and tell me to go inside last night. I said no, but put the dogs inside because the neighbors were being aggressive. They said our dogs should be able to be outside to, go inside. I said your dogs reactivity is not my problem and they are more then welcome to use your yard. The fact they can't stop charging the fence long enough to is your issue and stood in the middle of my yard.
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    They shouted at me to "get the O inside". I told them "make me" (a bit childish I know) One told to " meet them out front" I said" no, if you want something from me climb over this fence yourself"
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    They yelled a bit more and I didn't respond and they went inside after a minute. I think the neighbors have finally cracked a bit and it's only week 1. Not proud and honestly don't want to deal with this nonsense but I'm not going to bend to a b
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    CindySvensson Don't waste money on their dogs. She is the one that needs to spend some money or time on training. You already gave her two summers. You deserve to keep every penny. You're a good owner and have worked hard on your mental health, and you're petty; you're awesome.
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    51225 Nothing petty about it. You have every right to use your property as you see fit. I am glad therapy helped you get over your trauma. I wouldn't bother putting up anything to keep her dogs from seeing your dogs unless you don't like listening to her dogs.
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    As for telling you to keep your door shut, I would have more than a few choice words for your neighbor. I'm getting to the age that I have very little patience with ro, inconsiderate people.
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    virtualchoirboy I'll probably put up a visual blockade so her dogs can't see mine That's when you start regularly cooking on the grill with a fan blowing the smells towards their yard, right? I'd also recommend investing in a dog whistle or even just a regular whistle. Just because they can't see you doesn't mean they can't hear you... :-)
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    cjanes96 OP I actually just put together a bbq yesterday lol
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    Easilyl uredWithCandy. I feel your pain. We moved into our house 6 years ago and the next door neighbor apologized for her barking dogs. She said they're working on training them. All they've done is add more barking dogs. My dog also ignores their dogs. My neighbors aren't ' they don't say anything, but I still can't stand them. You should have some back yard parties!
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    cjanes96 OP As an owner it's your responsibility to train your dogs. If you can't do it yourself their are professionals for hire. Some owners are irresponsible

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