Dog queston

Here's my situation: There is a home that has one dog. The dog is on a electric fence. The dog stays outside, in the FRONT of the home most of the day. I can't not walk by without being chased from one end of the lot to the other. My child has been scared and has fallen off his bike, and forget about walking MY dog down the street. She's 50 pounds and pulls at me when we walk by because the dog is parking and running. I know the dog can not get to me because of the shock collar, but some people don't know that and are sometimes afraid. I don't want to cause hard fellings or upset the family if I complain or ask them about the dog. I won't mention that I feel they are abusing the poor thing because its outside so much, and when its inside....it looks like it lives in a cage in the garage. I just don't know why they can't keep it in the backyard!

CC&R's statesment on Animals and Pets: No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, pastured or maintained on any lot, except pets which may be kept thereon for the sole pleasure and use of the occupants, but not for any commercial use or purpose and no more then three pets over the age of six months whcih stay primarily outside the residence shall be permitted at any time.

Any idea's on ammending the covenants for stricter rules on animals?? I'm thinking I may be able to call it on a statement in our CC&R's on Nuisances: No obnoxious or offensice trade or activity shall be carried on or upon any lot nor shall anything be done thereof which may be or become any annoyance or nuisnaces to the neighborhood.

Please Help!

I would ask the owner to post some flags indicating they have an electric fence. That may be helpful. I would also suggest watching "The dog whisperer" on the animal channel. I own 2 dogs and walk them often. There is a dog at the end of my road that is often loose in his front yard. It doesn't have a fence. It's a part rottweiler. A nice dog but not when your walking 2 other dogs.
I found that if I did a better job on how to handle my dogs in these possible situations, I was able to avoid some confrontations. There are techniques that may help you avoid dangerous situations. I can't say all but atleast help prevent any incidents. It's very helpful just because you may not walk your dog in the same scenerio everyday.
I would also call animal control for any additional help. They should come out and assist if needed.