- 1). Create a community coalition against the aggressive dogs. Speak to others in your community to find neighbors who share your feelings about certain dogs or all aggressive dogs in the community. This coalition will help you deal with owners of aggressive dogs who refuse to follow the suggestions and concerns of individuals.
- 2). Visit your sheriff's office and find out about the dog laws in your community and ensure that the owners of the aggressive dogs are following the necessary laws, such as leash laws or chain laws. Familiarize yourself with the laws and which one you believe are being broken.
- 3). Speak to the aggressive dog owners about their pets. Some people may be angry over this conversation, so be polite and respectful. Be sure to bring along a couple other community members as witnesses in case the visit turns into an argument.
- 4). Let the aggressive dog owner know which laws you think he is breaking. Be polite when you explain the laws and why you are concerned about them. Don't insult the person; you want to be respectful and attempt to politely convince her to follow the dog laws. Suggest that the owner begin to use leashes, chain up his dog or place the dog in a kennel, away from the sidewalk and public areas.
- 5). Speak to a local animal control shelter or local law enforcement if the owner of the aggressive pet fails to follow your suggestions and is clearly breaking the law. The law enforcement or animal control team can require the dog owner to follow the rules or face losing the dog.
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