05-09-2014, 05:22 AM
Yes, actually, we are friendly to other roaming dogs. I regularly feed them, and call the owners if they have a collar w/number on them. I sometimes get "hunters dogs" appearing, and they have some expensive equipment on them- and the owners are very grateful to get a phone call to "come and pick up their dog". I live in Hilo though, and have not had to deal with "vicious" dogs. Mostly just hikers, or hunting dogs that have gotten lost. I've asked all my neighbors to "please call me if my dog is bothering you". They all report that my dog does not bother them. They could be lying, but the option is there for open communication.