complaints about barking?

Question

A number of people in my estate have dogs, myself included and i have never notice a problem with persistant barking from anybodys dog, however someone in the estate seems to be reporting everybodys dog for barking late at night and early in the morning, i have to admit my dog seems to have a barking fit every morning for about 5-10 mins and i can't seem to stop him no matter what i do, but he is fine all day (i have asked my neighbours if any problems when i am not in they say no), and is great in the evening, anyway does anyone know at what point can barking be classed a problem which should be reported, or have we just got a busy body who has nothing better to do living in the estate. thanks is advance.

silly gorbie - if you read my post who will see i have said my dog DOES bark, and i actually feel sorry for the people who live next to you, must be great fun NOT!!!

Answer 1

Any barking for more than 3 minutes is a problem. I would buy a muzzel for your dog and put it on during the morning

Answer 2

I'm the biggest dog lover you'll ever meet, but I love people too. If someone is bothered by your dog's barking, it's a problem for that person and for you. Dogs bark when their owners are present because they are telling their owners something. To stop the barking, pick your dog up and say "What is it? What are you barking at? Let's go see." Then take your dog out and show him that you're investigating the warning. Try to find what he's barking at. Say, "Oh, I see. There's a cat! Ah hah. That's what you're barking at. Yes, a cat. It's okay." Then look him in the eye and say, "Now, no more barking." Take him back in the house. He'll feel satisfied and respected and that should stop the barking. Do this every morning. It's only a one-minute time investment.

Answer 3

I have to say this is a difficult one, something can annoy one person and not another so it may just be 'cos you're a dog owner you would tolerate more barking!

I have a neighbour with 2 dogs and they bark everytime someone comes near any of the houses in my close, which annoyed me at first but now I am used to it. They don't seem to think there is any problem and were quite shirty when another neighbour approached them about it.

Personally, I think if you live on a large estate then there is little you can do to get away from all sorts of noises. I would say that as long as your dog is not barking late at night then you will be ok.

Answer 4

It seems like our whole neighbourhood has suddenly got puppy's. I can hear them crying all night long but it does not worry me. I sleep with my window wide open even in Winter i love the fresh air. My two dogs do not bark , only when their is someone at the door but the rest of the time they are as quiet as a mouse. Could be that i am at home all the time. Yes my dogs do poop, never in the street though and i do pick up the poo. Yes i always warn people to be careful you never know when your dog will bite someone. [This response the last four lines is for the person who claims that dog owners says their dogs are perfect].
If your neighbours are happy then don't worry about it. I have more noise from the neighbours shutting their cupboard doors at night than from dogs barking.:))))

Answer 5

It depends on the ordinances in your city. Some have strict rules about barking dogs and the hours of day/night and amount of time they can bark.

Perhaps whoever is reporting the early morning barking does not get up as early as you do and is awakened by the barking. From experience (I'm a night worker), I can tell you few things are as annoying, especially if chronic.

You might wish to investigate some dog training help so you can learn to control your dog's "unstoppable" barking.

Answer 6

If they have reported this to the council they will have been sent a sheet to record times of barking etc and also they will be given a tel no. to call. The council usually make a trip to the offending house to see if they hear anything. You usually get a letter telling you that your dog has been reported and that the warden called and didnt hear anything. Dont worry if the same people keep complaining and nothing found they give up.

Answer 7

You probably have a busy body who has nothing better to do with his life - at least your dog is good all day and doesn't disturb the neighbours! Just be careful about the one person who is obviously wanting to stir up trouble - I have lived in a neighbourhood where every dog on the block was baited.

Answer 8

hi i think that there is a busy body on every estate or road that we live on and that moan at anything and everything but always insist on remaining anonymous i find this annoying especially when you approach people in a nice way to solve the problem and they are nice to your face and ***** behind your back some one moaned on my estate for my cat meowing outside my door also my dog barks too when she is playing maybe when your dog starts barking in the morning try and attract his attention to elsewhere so he stops .good luck with this and try not to worry.

Answer 9

Hi what time of morning is it, is someone going off to work etc? is it someone else walking their dog? 'cos he is proberbly saying "Hallo":) There are booklets at your local 'Council' offices (if you live in Australia) No doubt there is something similar elsewhere. There are people who do have a VERY low tolerance to anything! and complain ,because they can! If your other neighbours aren't worrying ,why should you.

Answer 10

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