neighbors dog/fence issue
I have a fence between me and the neighbor, I garden, but cant because of their dog trying to break through the fence. Gotten no where with neighbors or landlord. Any good ideas to increase the separation? Bushes, more fencing, anything so I can have my backyard back?
Are you afraid of dogs or is the dog getting through the fence and ruining your efforts?
If it is plank and the dog is still bothering you then I would suggest a boundary next to the fence of roses or manzanita bushes with gravel ground covering and a lawn edging. After the first time of getting a snout full of thorn pricks the dog may stop. Then again you might spark more ...»
If you have a chain link fence then I would suggest Italian cypress or juniper because it will grow tall acting as both a sound and visual barrier. If the dog is getting through the fence then I would plant roses or manzanita bushes in front of them for a layered effect. Webbing for chain link fencing is also available but does nothing but provide a visual block.
The last suggestion I have is go to your local nursery and get some wolf urine to spray on the border between you and your neighbor. Keep in mind that dogs ability to detect scent is 40,000 times greater than a human so not much will be needed. Spraying it directly at the dog IS abusive and will give your neighbor legal grounds to involve the local constabulary. Most states do have laws and penalties for animal abuse. Please refer to my profile picture should you question this idea.