Cyndy - you are saying that these neighbors never complained about the other dog that was aggressive? My guess is that when that dog died they were so happy they thought they were rid of the GSD problem that when they got another one, they thought they would confront your friends right away. If the dog is totally not aggressive, what are they worried about? Sounds like this neighbor is just being a bully. As far as holes in the fence goes, I would go out when the neighbor is home and snap pictures of the holes. I would also call the city any time the neighbors dogs were in my yard so they have something on record about these dogs. They might also consider calling in Animal Control or whoever governs dangerous dogs and explain the situation to them. maybe they could come out and give 3rd party evaluation. I know we are often afraid of governement officials messing in our business, but taking the intiative often works to our advantage. I've always been a fighter but not everyone is, so if they aren't attached to the dog and don't have a problem being bullied, then they should probably just give the dog back and go ask the neighbors what kind of dog they would approve of before they get the next one. Cindy Cyndy <cyndy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Oh, and I forgot to mention. .. their last GSD, who died a few months ago, was VERY aggressive and fearful. And the SAME neighbors did not complain about her!!! From: CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cyndy Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:43 PM To: 'Showgsd-l '; CHGermanShepherdShowDogsList@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Nomadcorgis@xxxxxxx; cbattaglia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [CHGSD-L] I need your advice!!!!! I need some help ? I placed one of my retirees, Glory, with a family here to0day. Within minutes of them getting home, their neighbor, an attorney, called him over and fiercely threatened him, saying they had purchased a dangerous dog, and if the dog ever got near any of his family, he would sue my friend. The guy really got into my friend?s face, and upset him and his wife quite a bit. The attorney has two little dogs who climb under the fence and get into my friend?s yard. Before bringing Glory home, my friend went over and told them they?d have to block the hole (It?s their fence/their hole). Anyway, my friends don?t want to live in fear of lawsuit, and are really freaked out. Glory is the sweetest, friendliest dog with a ?happy love everyone? personality. She would not hurt a flea. She grew up with kids, etc. I counted that she had been shown over 30 times in her career, and I?m thinking that each one of those judges should have evaluated her temperament?or should have. The guy said he wanted my friend to put in an electric fence, which he will, and I suggested he put a dog run in his back yard. She is a housedog primarily, but there will be times when she is outside. Anyway, they don?t want to live in fear of a lawsuit and are considering giving up the dog. I hate this as they are perfect together?good friends of mine, and it will break their hearts to give her up. So my question ? what would you do? How would you advise them? What can I do to help them prove to the neighbors that she is absolutely not aggressive??? Thanks so much!! Cyndy www.texasdogs.com __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (3) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Calendar NOTICE: As a member of this list, you have read and agree to abide by the list FAQ & USER AGREEMENT available on the groups homepage in the "files" section. Forwarding this email in whole or in part to non-members is strictly prohibited. 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