This dog howls and yaps as early as 4.30am. This is far too early. I emailed my local envirnonmental health office and as I want to remain anonymous (I'm a single lady), I was told that there's nothing they could do, but that they'd tell the dog owner my problem. Nothing has improved and environmental health said and I quote, "your neighbour can't understand what the problem is". I then sent an angry email to my local MP (again, without revealing my identity) and they emailed back saying, "You have to give us your name and address, as we can't do a thing". Is this right?
2006-10-31 19:54:24 · 9 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes..Just because they ask for your name, doesn't mean that they will reveal your identity to the neighbor..It is simply a protocol to keep more frivolous complaints to a minimum..and is nothing the staff can change..It applies to every complaint.
As I worked the night shift for many years, I learned to keep a noise going in my home, such as an aquarium pumping, or a fan running, to reduce my hearing of outside noises..
If the dog is next door to you, you can also post a sonic device on your fence to irritate the dog when it barks.. these are sold online, at Dr.s foster & smith catalog.
2006-10-31 20:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your council have not dealt with your complaint properly and this is because they cannot act on your behalf if they don't know who you are. If indeed, the dogs' noise is so loud that is stops you from sleeping, then it qualifies as a 'statutory nuisance' and your council does have powers to act.
Call them again and ask for information on how to take forward a formal complaint.
The usual formal complaint route is that following the failure to resolve this problem amicably, you keep a log of the noise and disturbance. This record must be absolutely accurate and will form the basis for your case. The council officer will need to actually witness the noise - a difficulty during the night - so they may record the noise. They will then decide whether to take action against the neighbour. This will include opportunity for them to sort out the problem. You can see why the Council will need to know who you are to take any action - they need proof.
Your Councillor may help them take you more seriously and guide you through this process but there is little else he can do for you.
2006-10-31 20:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by PetLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you see any other neighbours outside could you not approach them and ask if they've noticed the problem. Then you could join forces and have safety in numbers.
If it's not bothering anyone else, you could record the howling across a week, log the times and then take the evidence to the environmental health office. It would be their job to approach the neighbour. Your MP would only go via the same route. To start the process though, surely a department would always need a name and address.
2006-10-31 20:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by toaster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noise sensitivity is an individual thing. What's a problem for you may not be a problem for anyone else. Also, dogs can't tell the time so 4.30 for the dog may seem a natural time to wake up and greet the day.
However I would suggest you go back to your Environmental Health Noise officer and tell them that nothing has improved and it is ruining your life.
Go to your GP and say the situation is making you depressed.
You could also contact the RSPCA and suggest that the dog is not being cared for properly and you are worried for its welfare.
All this could help build a case against the dog owner, if there is a case.
2006-10-31 20:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-21 01:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by delcampo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they need your info to ensure it is a credible complaint it's just policy, your info is confidential and will not be released to the negligent dog owner in question. File a complaint with with the presiding law enforcement agency in your area. every time the dog is a nuisance after the hours of 10pm file a complaint. After so many complaints are filed animal control will be notified and the dog will be confiscated.
2006-10-31 20:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by fordguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to give your name and address but you can ask that this is not disclosed
2006-10-31 20:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you asked any of your other neighbours if they find it to be a nuisance? if they dont then you may just be a little sensitive to it.
2006-10-31 20:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by neogriff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the local ASPCA.....they'll go out and talk to your neighbor and if she doesn't do anything to make it stop, they may take it away
2006-10-31 20:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by hampstah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋