GigaLisa

That's a tough one. I've heard cases of this before and in Arizona, you will have to deal with some shit but in the end, the laws are in your favor. If someone crosses into your property and your dog bites him, it's ultimately on their heads. This same thing happended to my vet in AZ, only a dog jumped into his yard and his dog killed it. Ultimately, he won the case but a case, none the less was brought against him. His dog wasn't taken away from him but he did have to fight it. Every state is different. I would recommend that you contact both the Police and Animal Control and ask them about that scenario. Find out how they would respond to that type of situation if it were to arise and then take your precautions. I would go over to my neighbors house and send a warning, "Look don't ever let your kids cross into my yard for any reason, even if it's to get a ball that they threw over my fence. I have a dog that would react to that sort of intrusion unpleasantly." And then make it known to them that they have been warned, without completely freaking them out. You don't want your neighbors to think you have a tasmanian devil at your house but you do want them to know you take your role as pet owner very seriously.

Somehow try to record that you warned the parents whether you record the conversation or tape it. It sounds fucking paranoid, I know but I have been throught way too much shit with my animals to not cover my ass and I would hate to see any loved animal go throught the same BS that me and my dogs went through. Ultimately, you want to protect your pet from ever being impounded or the receipient of a dangeruos animal labeling, coz believe me honey, it's STRESS! And you're sweet sweet rottie should be able to enjoy his yard freely without leashes or any annoyances from the neighbor kids. PROTECT THE FAMILY!