I'd like to record my neighbors obnoxious dog, then play it back on a loop very loud when she's home. I don't see a problem since it would in fact be her dog. The dog only barks when she leaves but it is constant.
2006-09-02 11:55:42 · 27 answers · asked by Wurm™ 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Some additional details. We live in a secluded industrial part of town. There are three apartments in an old brewery. The third neighbor who has lived here the longest thinks it's a fine idea.
The neighbor with the offending dog is the newest resident. She is aware of how we are annoyed and thought that by getting another dog it would help. This girl leaves for hours on end with these animals locked up inside. I have no idea why she would have them considering she spends no time with them.
2006-09-02 15:43:06 · update #1
hahaha, i would so do that.
2006-09-02 11:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legally the precedent is that your rights stop at the end of your nose. If you play the sounds of her dog back at her, loudly, then she (or a neighbor) can call the police and file a public disturbance complaint. In which case you can be fined.
Just playing the dog’s barks at her isn't going to solve your problem though; it will only annoy your neighbor. She needs to take the dog to obedience school, and you should suggest this politely.
Dogs are pack animals and hate to be alone. When the pack leader leaves and no other member of the pact is around then the dog feels anxiety. They show this by chewing up property or barking too much. If the dog had a companion then it might not be so lonely. You can make this suggestion, politely, as well.
Dogs are territorial animals. They defend their property. When a stranger (you) comes by they bark at them to drive them off. If the stranger leaves then the dog did its job and its behavior is encouraged. Again obedience training will help this problem.
If you can hear the dog's barking inside of your house then you could file a noise complaint with the police. Only take this step if your neighbor refuses to take the dog to obedience training. Then get your neighbors to do the same thing. Eventually she will get the hint, or she could be forced to keep the dog indoors where it can't be heard.
Watch a few episodes of the Dog Whisper on the National Geographic Channel, or purchase one of his books and you will understand things from the dog's point of view.
The dog has to be taught and trained to behave. If not then they will continue with their bad behavior. By playing a recording of your neighbor’s dog back at them you are only encouraging the dog to bark even more.
Communication is key. Your neighbor may know you are mad, but you are only making her madder. You are not encouraging her to changer her behavior. If you talk rationally and reasonably with her then you have a better chance of getting that dog to stop barking so much.
If all else fails there are dog barking arrestors. They are worn on the dog's throat and give the dog a shock when it starts to bark. It's a little mean, but if you get the police down on her then she might want to go that route.
Tell her your problem with her dog and ask her if she will try to solve it. Volunteer to help. Then if it continues you can tell the police that you tried the rational approach. If the police find out what you are doing now, they will just move on to another call or fine both of you and leave.
2006-09-02 19:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could call the police on you... For being loud... other than that I don't think it's illegal... It sounds funny... Maybe you should record it then wait until she comes home go to her place knock on the door and play it loud for her... then explain how annoying it is... Maybe she'll do something about the dog.... Don't spray the dog with a hose... I got a ticket for doing that to my neighbors barking dog....
2006-09-02 18:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure she knows the dog keeps on barking all the time ,when she is gone?
I had the same problem years ago -the dog was mine- and i didn't have a clue until the neighbors told me.I thought my dog was barking when i was leaving and again when he heard me return.I hadn't realized it was constant.
Tell her and if she doesn't do something about it DO IT.
2006-09-02 19:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a better idea... Make her a tape and give it to her as a gift. Just say, "I thought you might enjoy this" and leave it with her. Perhaps she'll take the hint and do something about the loud mouthed mutt.
2006-09-02 19:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by Magic One 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it, but don't play it after 10pm your time during the week.
Otherwise there might be a disturbing the peace ticket involved.
2006-09-02 19:00:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jimmythekid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good plan just try not to if your city has a noise ordinance after a certain time in that case call the cops and let her get the ticket
2006-09-02 19:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by arianna3at 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not legal, but would sooooo be worth it. Do it anyway! The worst they can do is give you a noise violation ticket, which she would get too because of her dog!
2006-09-02 18:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by SadToday22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DISTURBING THE PEACE, HERS, FUNNY HOW OUR LAWS WORK THE SECOND PARTY CAN'T RETALIATE EVEN IN PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE MANNERS HAVE YOU TRIED TO TELL HER , SPEND MONEY AND HAVE PAPERS SERVED BUT ONLY AFTER LETTING HER KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM GIVE HER THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT TELL HER BENEFIT RUNS OUT
2006-09-02 20:11:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's not after 10:00pm or before 8:00am, I don't see any problem, but every area is different, maybe your area is different than my area
2006-09-02 19:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by You may be right 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just dont do it after 11 then u can get arrested for distrubing the peace
2006-09-02 19:05:15 · answer #11 · answered by raindrop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋