The Neighbor's Dog Won't Shut Up

When I lived with my ex we had people on one side that got dogs. I appreciated the fact that they did two dogs as I always feel badly for animals that are alone. I think that maybe they bark out of boredom and would be less apt to do so if they had a companion. These dogs barked whenever there was any activity in the neighborhood. We asked other neighbors on either side and they were irritated by it too so we had amunition when we also wrote to them. They were very nice and we had little problem again. Alot of people get dogs and just let them set in dog runs and such all day. I would bark too! They need exercise and attention.

Welcome to MyLot Buy a "woofer stopper" or build it from a kit. You don't even need to go anywhere near the dog or neighbours & no need to call the police & wait. Just one blast of "silent-to-us" sound that is deafening to dogs & you'll shut them all up quickly. No mess no fuss. Order in the next twenty minutes & I'll throw in a free set of steak knives! Just kidding. Secondly, run a sound recorder & decibel meter hooked up to your laptop which can be set up to automatically graph everything versus time & date. Then threaten the neighbour with compensatory court action. I'd be more inclined to go the first option.

I understand your situation. I also have dogs at home but never caused any trouble with the neighborhood. having pets- being the owner one must be responsible enough to be considerate with the surroundings. I am thankful that my pets behave well and only bark when something strange or when they sense something suspicious is going on.

Thank God I have never had this issue,,,but if calling the police dosen't seem to catch the dog barking, it may seem a little much, but try recording the barking dog and take it with you to the police station... I mean there has to be something that can be done...I don't think the police has to catch the dog barking...How about the other neighbors, can't they make a complaint as well as you...How can you be the only one in the neighborhood hearing the dog barking????

Shut him up.... Give that dog a bone.

Hi allearned. Well I understand your problem. It is very annoying if one can not get peace of mind in his/her home. But did you consider talking to your neighbors directly. Try not be very rude and tell them your problem. I am very sure they will understand your problem and do something about it. And if they do not, you always have this option of going to the police for help. I hope my advice was useful. Have a nice day. I hope your problem gets solved very soon. -SuperShames-

Hi allearned, I think that rather than a letter and calling the cops that going over and just talking to the owner might help. Tell her what you told us here.I just think that talking to her yourself would be a kinder, friendlier way of handling the situation. The dog is probably barking because it does not want to be alone. One thing that sometimes will help would be if she could find a way to put a radio out where the dog is.

When dogs bark they are actually sending a message. There could be a stranger lurking around there, or if there is no one around, maybe it needs something like water or food. They are like babies who cry when they need something.

talk to them about this problem and put a fence around it,since it causes a lot of worries while you sleep for sure

Yes I used to have the same problems with my neighbor's dog but it was over, the dog was gone and my neighbor was too sad he didn't get another one to replace his late dog. But then another one of our neighbor bought a rooster that always wake us up at 4.30 AM, gosh..

I hate the dog barks, especially at night. But the good thing, you will know if there is someone intrudes your lot. It will feel safe and security.

We got a training collar and that helped. It gives the dog a light shock. It might seem not pet-friendly but they learn very quick and then you don't need it anymore. The shock also is harmless.

I cannot believe if they already have one disobedient dog they'd want another one. Usually with dogs if one starts barking the other does too. At the very least if the dogs are being loud they should keep them inside. I wouldn't be surprised actually if that was the reason the dogs were barking. Its ridiculous to me how they cannot be irritated by this at least as much as you are. If I was you I'd probably try talking to them. I had a neighbor who liked blasting his horn every morning for twenty minutes when he picked up his friend. I finally hauled myself out of bed, opened the door in my pajamas, and asked them to stop. Knock on wood it hasn't been a problem since. Writing a letter is also a good way to address the issue with them while being a little less confrontational. Hopefully that will help. If it does not I'd keep calling the police until something changes. I hope for your sake the issue doesn't have to go that far. Good Luck

I had the same problem with my neighbor's dog and also with my own dog. I think when you were still a baby, you're like me. I have read that most babies who were not placed to sleep in a busy area like the living room are more sensitive to noise when they grow up. Our parents must have at least randomly let us sleep in areas with some normal environment noise other than our own bedroom. I am one of the Overseas Contract Workers who struggled sleeping with other co-workers in a room. Normally people working abroad has to deal with it. So with the dog's irritating bark issue, you might also wonder if why you're the only one bothered by it among all other neighbors. If you have a friend that lives among your neighborhood, try to ask some tips how they ignore the barking. Then talking to the neighbor who owns the dog of what makes their dog barks to start a friendly conversation. You can also try to listen to a radio while you sleep. In that way, sooner you'll realize, the dog's bark is just a normal part of your daily life. You can try listening to relaxing music with the headset. Those does not require for you to spend money dealing with the noise around. For my own dog, he does not want to get tied in a chain. He loves to roam around. It makes him mad if he stays on just one place. I was not able to train him while he was still a puppy to behave as he always love to play with me. I ask my neighbors if they are bothered with my dog's bark. Luckily they don't.

In our neighborhood it isn't the dog barking that would keep you up all night but the neighbors themselves, add to it the establishments near us. We are resided near a commercial area and not far from my place is a night life business place where people drink and dance and do other stuff I never got interested in. At times, especially on weekends, the noise would get in to our place and I would feel like I was actually there. However, it doesn't bother me now. I got used to all of this, plus the fact that I usually am awake all through dawn, being an insomniac. I believe most of my neighbors have already adjusted to this as well since there was really no complains I have heard of.

hi allearned oh thats easy I called the police or in our case I had to call the deputy sheriff and tell him, as we lived a cross the city line, that the neighbor's dog barked all night.He came by,listened and went to their apartment and made them bring the dog inside. Inside the dog did not bark.The dog was mot used to being outside at night.He just wanted company.