I will be pleased to help you with this problem. I have worked with both the police department and animal control on these problems in our neighborhood.

Do you have CC & R’s in your neighborhood governing pets?

If so, I bet the behavior is prohibited, and your neighborhood association can intervene to advise the resident to desist nor be fined.

It helps to take photos of the behavior which can be used to get help both from the police and animal control.

The behavior is both a violation of City ordinances and your neighborhood rules. I would be happy to help you politely and calmly advise your neighbor about the rules and ask that he comply. I am very comfortable calling 911 in these circumstances if you are not.

Thank you for your advice - I think video is definitely a route I will take. I do feel guilty about calling 911 for non emergencies, but on BI that is standard as you know so I need to start. Unfortunately we are one of the last two independent houses on the street outside of the apartment complex, and a group of townhome clusters and the mobile community - so no neighborhood charter / rules that pertain to us. :/ He doesn't care a bit about city ordinance, I've nicely informed him and he just argues about it. He also seems to think he's an expert on where our property lines are, so he's just that kind of person. thanks again, I appreciate your help.

I would bring this to the attention of the property manager or landlord. Kitsap Humane society performs animal control services but will not likely respond to this issue.

Thank you for taking the time to report this issue to Kitsap1. This has been forwarded to the City of Bainbridge Island for follow up. For additional questions please contact the City of Bainbridge Island at 206-842-2016 or pwadmin@bainbridgewa.gov.