I thought I had managed to sort the fence situation out with my neighbours, they said they would do a couple of panels at the end of the month, I offerd to make a contribution which they refused and also offerd the services of my brother to help put the fence up, and it was agreed I would take otis on a long lead in the garden. Sorry i needed to come on here dog lovers united, as Im a bit annoyed. I went in the garden and saw that they had patched up the fence a bit better. But Otis managed to poke his head through a rotten bit,I called him back, and the neighbour came out, I said thanks for patching up the fence, but it would be good when they could get it done properly. He said that they werent obliged to and they only had to mark the boundary, and they had done it to stop Otis chasing the cat, and that I should control Otis . Im annoyed on several counts, sorry to all you cat lovers out there, firstly they have dogs too, who have got into my garden on several occasionsone of there dogs also ran off for two days, I found one onece and put it in my house till the neighbour came back. Also a cat can run all over the place, and theres do and poo all over my garden and also in the summer get onto my roof and in through my bedroom window if I leave it open. So I thought the neighbour was rather cheeky to be honest. But to keep the peace I bit my tongue and said nothing, agggghhhh !!I dont think its the cat Otis wants to chase as much as the cat food they put in the garden for a stray, which he finds very tasty. I dont really think Im in the wrong ?? Otis is still a pup at nine months, and they need a fence to keep there dogs in as much as Otis out, thanks for listening everyone . Maggie x
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Just got to add taking Otis out on a lead in the garden dosent work, he wont go on the lead in the garden ! x
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Well they sound pretty rude neighbours and they are clearly not going to put new fence panels up, so if I were you I would just bite the bullet and pay for it yourself, I know money is the issue but you have to keep Otis safe as they sound like they could potentially become nasty if Otis keeps goes into their garden even though it's not your fault. It would really annoy me to Maggie but maybe this is your only option to put an end to this saga. Sorry you are having this issue it's a worry for you. Take a deep breath and have think about it xxxx
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Sorry you are having all these problems with obviously not-so-nice neighbours I know fence panels can be expensive, and in the current climate finances are tight, but might be worth taking the plunge and getting it done yourself. Just a suggestion, you can get pallets from most big supermarkets for free. You could ask someone (maybe your brother?) to make a fence panel out f them?? I paid for our fence (neighbours responsibility) and am glad as it keeps Harley safe
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours always tricky dealing with neighbours. mine drove into my car the other day then tried to get away with "not noticing" she'd done it. unfortunately priorities are not always shared. I think someone mentioned it on your other thread on this, the easiest way might just be to get a role of wire mesh - you can get green coated stuff from B & Q like this: http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/fenci...-Green-L-10m-x-W-0-9m-11987882?skuId=12498588 then just put that along your boundary. a few stakes/canes/nail it to your existing fence posts. i know it will cost a couple of quid but for your sake and to avoid neighbour stress. you really dont want to have to take the little fella out in your own garden on a lead.
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours i feel for you maggie,....you are trying so hard and keep getting little knock backs,......my jasper wont do any thing in my garden on or off lead, its a pain at times,
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Oh I do feel for you so much , they sound thoroughly unpleasant and unreasonable too . If you have a FB account, have a look at some of the selling pages in your area , I`ve seen fence panels on the one local to us , there are often bargains to be had . I do like cats, but cat poo in the garden is just the pits , so I think you have been very patient and reasonable , dont let them get you down x
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Sorry you are having these troubles Maggie. We are waiting for spring before putting up a new fence between us and very nice new neighbours who have built next door to us. In the meantime we have put up an effective and cheap, though not beautiful, fence of chicken wire and stakes. Sounds like it may be the way to go for now.
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours [quote author=GreenBull link=topic=4114.msg48433#msg48433 date=1390154936] always tricky dealing with neighbours. mine drove into my car the other day then tried to get away with "not noticing" she'd done it. [/quote] Seriously? what are people thinking????Beggars belief! Maggie sorry you are having aggro....the supermarket pallets sounds a great idea especially if your brother is a bit handy at DIY .....People that won't meet you halfway are just being mean,I hope it doesn't get really uncomfortable for you,you sound like you've been a lovely neighbour in the circumstances they are putting you in x
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours What a pain for you - last thing you need. I just put a fence up inside my neighbour's fence. It was quicker and easier. They would have got round to doing it, but I had a puppy and needed it there and then. Some great ideas for doing it cheaply from people. If it doesn't look good, snatch a few cuttings of ivy and you'll soon have it covered. Otis will go in the garden on a lead. He just doesn't want to, or isn't used to it. But it's actually really good way to toilet train a dog, to take them out on a lead. No playing, no messing around until the business is done. And you are there with them, ready to reward. Charlie has to go in the garden on a lead, he is not allowed off a lead - ever - until after his surgery and he is fit. So, I set aside a Saturday and a Sunday (I know this is not the most entertaining way to spend a weekend : ) and a pile of his fav treats. Out in the garden on a lead - nothing. Back in, and in his pen. 20 mins later, out again. Eventually, he poos and pees on his lead in the garden and gets showered with his favourite treats. Loads of them. Repeat. By Sunday morning, we were sorted...peeing and pooing on lead in the garden on command. I'm never going to stop doing this. It is going to be our routine for the rest of his life. I'm always going out with him and reward him. I don't want to have him castrated (I will, of course, if it causes problems) and I want his toilet training so strong for going outside, and never in the house.
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Thanks everyone, great suggestions, particularly like the idea of getting cheap wire fencing from Band Q. Its a bit hard sometimes being a single woman living alone, ( I have got my Otis of course !) and being in this kind of situation. Thanks again everyone, great to share the blimin problem, Maggiex
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Oh, and I bet Otis would love to help you with a fence post or two! Definitely think you look at an easy, cheap fix from your point of you, and if it's not pretty, then exactly as Julie says, I'd cover it with a fast growing climber. Really sorry that your neighbours are not being helpful, and I'd keep a water pistol / squeezy washing-up liquid bottle full of water to deter their cat... Clare
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours [quote author=ClareJ link=topic=4114.msg48470#msg48470 date=1390161333] I'd keep a water pistol / squeezy washing-up liquid bottle full of water to deter their cat... Clare [/quote] HATE cats in my garden....they go to the loo in my salad bed of all the disgusting things. Not since I got a movement detector water spray though. Hah-hah-hah-hah (evil laugh). ;D ;D ;D
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Maggie, sorry you are dealing with this. A total pain for sure! Hopefully you can get something cobbled together that will keep Otis safe. That motion-detector water sprayer sounds like a great idea!! I hate cats in my garden too!!!
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours How infuriating I kinda thought that the neighbours may not have been sincere abut fixing the fence and were just fobbing you off. It's annoying that they won't take any responsibility They are lucky that you are such a nice person. At this point I would write them out of your plans and work on the fencing yourself.
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Just to add, the wife of the neighbour, said she would whack Otis if he chased her cat, Otis is a pup, and would never catch the cat anyway, it can run out of the garden he cant. I didnt say anything to this, but what if it was my child and she smaked her or him, its the same sort of thing really. Maggiex
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Oh dear - sorry to hear all this Maggie. I think a super-soaker might be in order too if you are in B&Q. Sounds justified for a cat-deterrent. Hoping you and your bruv can sort this out without completely riling the neighbours though. x
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Well, I seriously dislike your neighbour. Don't speak to them any more. They don't deserve it. Rocket launcher for the kitty, I think* [size=8pt]*I do actually like cats. [/size]
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours Don't let it get you down. It's just not worth it. Block the fence off (done I think). If they bring up the thing about the cat you could say if it's on Otis's territory it's just hard luck really just like if a strange cat wanders into the neighbour's garden you would expect the two cats to fight. I shouldn't mention keeping their cat under control, it killing wildlife, or the poop in your garden which you won't be returning to them over the fence. Actually it's probably best to just drop the whole thing as clearly they will just continue to escalate if you don't. It's not worth it. I also like cats. We used to own one. Lady is generally scared of them, but tries valiantly to make friends with a neighbour's cat when it sun bathes on one of our garden seats in the summer - no success yet. PS - If Otis kills the cat it might be best to bury it at midnight and not say anything. ;D
Re: fence and unreasonable neighbours oh maggie,......get your fence up an ignore them sending hugs xx
