Neighbor's dog won't shut up
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
September 2, 2018 1:32pm CST
Hello MyLot, I thought I would get your opinions of a certain situation going on here. -- My apartment window faces a couple of houses, one of which has 2 dogs.
Now the dogs bark-all-day-and-night-long almost without stopping. I hate the air conditioner and I would rather leave my windows open. But at the same time I don't want to listen to an almost un-ending chorus of
bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-HOWL-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark-bark...
So they have a little, yappy dog that yip barks, which occasionally gets the larger dog going with it's "hunting dog howl". So yeah, it's a real fun little "concert" they put on here.
If the dogs only barked once in awhile and then were quiet I wouldn't complain since I know that they're bound to bark here and there.
But all day long it's tiresome. When the man comes home, he doesn't even stop them. Let's 'em keep yapping. When the woman comes home, she will stop them occasionally.
Other neighbors have complained to them to which I guess only starts an argument.
Other neighbors have called the cops to which the man of the house says he will just bribe the cops with free donuts - literally , as the man works at a local convenience store that has a bakery
My idea is to leave a short note - explaining that I don't mean to offend them but that their dogs do tend to bark all day when they (the people) aren't home, and to give them a printed page from a website with ideas on how to address excessive barking in dogs.
Normally I like dogs, and respect responsible dog owners , but having dogs shouldn't be a license to torture your neighbors, either....
I understand it may take them time to incorporate different methods to keep the dog's more quiet -- but after that I see no other method than to call the cops.
What do you think My Lot? Am I within my rights?
Photo:Pixabay
Article on how to keep dogs more quiet :
https://www.thesprucepets.com/stop-your-dog-from-barking-3877988
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29 responses
@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
2 Sep 18
You could find an app for your smart phone that emits a piercing tone at a frequency the dogs can hear that people can't, one that will annoy them without hurting them, and play it in their direction anytime they bark. As they come to associate the annoying noise with their barking, they will stop barking. Don't let on to anyone, especially the owners, what you're doing. It won't harm the dogs.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
That's a good idea. They will associate yapping with discomfort.... I know there used to be whistles you could get..... hmmmmmm
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
You're right, next time they start up I plan to call.
Good - thank you for being responsible pet owner. I'm sure Ms.Ruby is a well behaved girl. :-)
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
Not a bad idea since one of the reasons for excessive barking that I read about is "excessive boredom"
@akalinus (40432)
• United States
4 Sep 18
@FayeHazel A video might make them shut up for a while. There are videos that last for hours with stuff dogs like to watch.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@akalinus I didn't know there was such a thing lol cool invention though
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
3 Sep 18
@FayeHazel
Sorry about the situation. I was out on our porch reading on our Saturday because it is our Sabbath which is our day of rest. The building next door this guy brings his dogs with him and they were barking away. People would stop and stare and kids would watch them and copy them. I have heard them once before. Back to your situation. Has anyone talked to the owner of the dogs and asked why they bark? Small dogs bark and too bad the small one got the bigger one to bark too. It is not fair to you because it is very noisy. People have tried everything and do not know what to tell you.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
5 Sep 18
@FayeHazel
He comes to visit for our Sabbath and brings his dogs. They do not bother me.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
I hope the guy with the dogs in your area doesn't become an issue with excessive barking. Wouldn't be very restful. :/
Apparently some of my neighbors have talked to them - and it hasn't gone too well. Which is why I wonder if leaving a note or letter with some tips on how to quiet a dog would go over better? Maybe not.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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1 Oct 18
@FayeHazel Notes probably will not help. If he has ignored a direct confrontation from neighbors he probably will not heed to a note. That being said, it is worth a try if constructed in a pleasant "do me a favor sort of way."
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
3 Sep 18
Maybe he thinks wolves are out
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
@compslick I didn't even think of the petition - but it's a great idea
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
Thanks -- I was hesitating - I don't want to bother law enforcement but... I think this is part of their job
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@marguicha (215179)
• Chile
3 Sep 18
I can see now that Luna is a very well groomed girl. She only barks when people she doesn´t like pass very near my fence. Maybe you should give the owners of the dogs the advise you found online.
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@marguicha (215179)
• Chile
3 Sep 18
@compslick I thought that only hungry dogs barked so much.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
That could be a good first step. At least it wouldn't hurt anything :-)
Thank you for being a good, responsible pet owner. I'm sure that Luna is agood girl
@allknowing (130067)
• India
3 Sep 18
It is difficult to convince neighbours. May be you can put some ear plugs - I mean it
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
4 Sep 18
@FayeHazel I too have had those issues where I live. But when neighbours think nothing of it we have to suffer in silence.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
True that.... but then I think it would make me more angry at the neighbor lol!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@allknowing It's true. Not much we can do....
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 Sep 18
I would call the cops daily until they do something. That is intolerable to me.
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Sep 18
@FayeHazel Hmmm, probably out of town.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
That is my plan - the next time the dogs start in. It's interesting. After pretty much a whole season of the nonstop yapping.... after I wrote this post - the dogs are quiet - it's been for a whole day now. WOw. Could this be the power of positive thinking? Lol? Or it's probably something like they are out of town and took the dogs with them
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
4 Sep 18
@FayeHazel My brother's collar is a lot more tame, but it works. Anything is better than a barking dog!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@DianneN Ah, whatever works indeed :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
Ah yes, good plan - I have a friend with what I call a yappy dog.... but she has a bark collar for her - the dog is allowed to bark a couple of times and it gets a warning buzz, if it keeps it up, it gets a jolt. Responsible solution in my opinion
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
Oh nice! If I knew that the fine would get them to do something about it, I would be motivated to keep awake when they start up at 530 next time
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
3 Sep 18
I dont really think they're that responsible of owners if they dont shut them up from all the barking.. and how does it not make them mad themselves. Like do they use ear plugs whe they go home or what
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
4 Sep 18
@FayeHazel exactly! no way it cant drive them crazy too.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
I have wondered the same thing. If I find it maddening across a parking lot from them.... how do they sleep - or function generally?
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Sep 18
Barking dogs are out of control day and night and nobody does a thing. The masses love them so much authorities will do nothing and you are met with hatred if revealing you object to them in any way. Dog are taking over and people are allowing them.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
I many ways I think you are right. While I do respect the responsible pet owner -- there are plenty of ones out there who are not responsible. And, like you say - so many people are dog fans that if you even suggest that some dog related behavior annoys you - you are the one that is critisized.
I hope I do not offend anyone, but I have often said that dogs, and little kids - are a license to abuse other people.....
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
Ah true. Sometimes I find myself annoyed at the dogs but what I must remember is that the issue is with the owner
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@Janet357 Very true, they are just animals
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@Janet357 (75656)
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4 Sep 18
@FayeHazel it is indeed the problem of the owner because he is rational dogs are not.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
3 Sep 18
You know, that is actually maligning the cops to suggest they will avoid their duty for donuts. If you leave them a note, keep a copy. It may be that you will have to complain to the police.I think they have to pay attention if a formal complaint is filed.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
I know. I thought that was really low, too.
Apparently though that's what dog-man said when a neighbor of mine told him to keep the dog's more quiet or else they would call the cops. I know he does work at the local convenience store too
@shaggin (71659)
• United States
13 Sep 18
I hope that even if he does try to bribe the police that the police do not take the bribe. My neighbors had a dog that barked all night long when it was left outside which it always was. I called the cops after about 6 months of not sleeping a night because of it. They did get the dog to stop barking somehow after that. I assume they brought it inside.
If a dog is barking like that it is upset. If they aren't going to take care of it they should find it a new home! I feel really bad for this dog and for you having to deal with the noise of it. I would call the police. The more neighbors that report the issue maybe then something will be done.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
13 Sep 18
I know I would think that was way lame if I were a cop. I agree it is easy to be upset at the dog, but in reality it is the owner that needs to make sure that the dog is cared for in such a way that it didn't need to bark all day
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@snowy22315 (169641)
• United States
3 Sep 18
Ugh! I would hate that. You could try the DW Davis solution and see if it works, if not..I would leave a note..and if that doesn't work you will have to call either the police or get your resident office involved. If your rental office is involved it may carry more weight than an individual call from you.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
Ah yes, funny thing - I actually used to have a dog whistle. Humans can't hear it, but dogs can. Now If I could find it....
Thanks, yes it is quite maddening
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
3 Sep 18
Is there any sort of noise ordinance in your area or a neighborhood association that you could complain to?
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
4 Sep 18
No neighborhood association, though I hope there is a noise ordinance or something... should be
@xstitcher (30249)
• Petaluma, California
3 Sep 18
We have an almost constantly barking dog that lives kitty-corner from us, too.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
4 Sep 18
I would definitely leave the note, Shame you don't have their phone number, cause I would tape the dogs barking and send it to them. I trained my 3 dogs not to bark....unless....something strange was going on and then they would let me know something was amiss @FayeHazel .
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Good idea about the phone number - but alas I don't have their info.
It's great you are a responsible dog owner though, I have much respect
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