THIS IS A SERIOUS PLEA CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE HELP MY WIFE AND I

Hi

Not sure if this helps but just to warn you!     I have just arrived back from a week's holiday at Pueblo Salinas.   This morning at 05.20 I was awoken by howling/barking dogs that went on for about 45 minuets.    At about 08.00  I went outside the Apartment (Block 3) and found 5 wild dogs sat around our pool.    One was drinking from the shower tray, another from drinking out from the pool, one was "relaxing" by the pool and the other two were doing what dogs do best!    Both gates were wide open.    I immediatley went down to get rid of them and fortunately they all moved  when they saw me.    I closed the gates but was unable to lock them because I needed a key.    I hate to think what diseases they carry or what mess they leave behind but I think it is important to make sure the gates are always closed after behind us.   I certainly think there should be fencing to stop these wild dogs being able to enter the site spreading disease to other animals and humans alike.

Hope this helps.

Re the dogs.  we have been out several times since purchasing and so far we have had no problems with "wild dogs"  running amok,  we were actually out last in the middle of October and there was no sight of them,   but I am aware that there is a family of wild dogs mum and 2 youngsters that live off the complex but in the vicinity.  Last time I saw them was August and only briefly and it wasn't on the complex.   They do tend to avoid people when ever possible.   Once the site is completely secure I dont think the wild dogs will be an issue.  With regard to resident dogs, occasional barking is heard but so far all are kept under control and I have always seen owners clean up after them.  I have never seen dogs loose around the pool and if they are fouling it has been cleaned up.  Long may it continue!

We too have a dog but it stays at home as we dont live there full time but  with regard to catching things - I think you can only do what you can do,  just ensure that they are fully up to date with every innoculation recommended by the vet.  Just like us going on holiday, if you are visiting a country with infectious diseases, you have the jabs!     Really useful tip is to train  the dog  not to bark when you go out  -  most important  if you want to keep in with the neighbours!

Hope this helps - Sue and Paul