Neighbor Asks Dog Owner To Keep Her Dog On A Leash In Her Garden

Nowadays, it is very common to own a pet dog. Owning a dog brings many joys, but it also entails numerous responsibilities. It’s important to recognize that not everyone shares the same fondness for dogs, and some individuals may even have a fear of them, regardless of their size. Despite our trust in our canine companions, their behaviour can be unpredictable, especially in busy environments or even within the confines of our gardens.

Such an event was recently encountered by Reddit user u/TAALovelyLimo who disagreed with a new neighbor about her dog. The neighbour insisted that Limo, the OP’s older dog, must be leashed while in the garden. Limo, accustomed to his morning routine of lounging in the garden, found himself at odds with the new neighbour’s daily walks. This conflict arose from the neighbour’s extreme fear of dogs, exacerbated when Limo approached her one morning. Concerned about the absence of a fence to prevent Limo from wandering off, the neighbour requested that Limo be kept on a leash while in the garden.

Feeling conflicted about the situation, OP turned to Reddit for input from the online community.

Scroll below to read her story.

Source: Reddit

1. Is OP an AITA for this?

2. OP has a golden retriever, Limo, who has a fixed daily routine, which he loves.

3. No one in the condo has any problem with Limo or his routine.

4. Recently, a new neighbour moved into the OP’s condo, who goes for a morning walk at the same time when Limo is hanging out in the front garden at 8 am.

5. Then one day, Limo walked towards her and she freaked out that he might attack as he is always unleashed when in the garden.

6. The neighbour asked OP to put her dog on a leash as the neighbour feels unsafe with a free dog around due to her phobia.

7. OP opposed it so the neighbour wanted to launch a complaint with the condo about it.

8. He is unleashed because he can’t run?

What do other Redditors have to say about her stance? Scroll down to see.

9. An unleashed dog is not 100% safe.

10. Leash laws apply to every dog.

11. It is better to be careful than to be sorry.

12. “Nothing stopping him from leaving her property”

13. Block the connection with the outside, so he doesn’t leave.

14. “Anything physically stopping the dog from leaving her land”

15. I was once almost attacked too!

16. My toddlers were also snarled and growled at by an unleashed neighbouring dog.

17. Leaving your dog unleashed should never be a thing.

18. Getting super-long chains might help!

19. Walking by people are not aware that Limo won’t bite, so being scared is understandable.

20. Phobias are nothing to be messed with!

What do you think about the stance OP has taken in this situation? Is she right or wrong? Let us know your opinions in the comments section below.

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