Hi Gypsy,

Considering they aren't your dogs, there really isn't any use in trying to train them. The owner should be your target. Animal control everywhere is feeling the pinch, financially, but if you keep calling, they'll have to do something. Until that time, walk your dogs somewhere else.

The Guest post above about calling the dogs to you? I've found that works really well. I live in an area swarming with uncared for Pits and Mixes. And I totally agree with "There are no bad dogs only bad owners", however, dogs like that want an element of surprise, and the one thing you can do cut them off at the pass is to simply see them, make eye contact, TELL them you see them in a strong voice ("I see you...GO HOME") and then pick up a rock.