How can I tell the neighbor that his dog needs to shut the hell up?

Question

I am an animal lover but... I can't handle the repetetive noise of the neighbors dog. BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Boy do I feel for you. I used to work 3rd shift...my neighbor's shepherd had the most ANNOYING repetitive bark..."arf ARF arf...arf ARF arf...arf...arf ARF arf. My God, it's been over 10 years and your question brings it back like it was yesterday.

We had great neighbors when I was growing up who, once a year, threw the loudest all night party imaginable.

Finally one year my dad, who had to work the next day, waited until about 6 AM and started blasting HIS music as loud as he could. I think they got the hint, the next year the music was turned down around midnight.

So, get your hands on a recording of a barking dog. Wait til they are asleep and leave it playing on their doorstep.

For my dog issues, I finally bought earplugs.

Answer 2

Yeah, I had this problem with a neighbor whose dog didn't have an "off" switch - here's how you can solve it.

1) Do what many other answerers have already suggested - go talk with your neighbor and let them know that their dog needs to SHUT THE HECK UP! If they are nice and understanding people, they will do something about it. This is a training issue for them, and they need to address it.

(And forget about getting the neighbors to sign a petition - that's not going to help).

2) If the dog owner still doesn't effectively stop this problem, then you do have legal recourse. Most communities have what's called a noise ordinance and specifically - a dog barking ordinance. Call your local animal control agency (usually run by your county or city government) and tell them you have this problem - then ask how they resolve it where you live.

In my county, they actually send an officer out to the residence to inform the neighbor that they MUST control their dog's barking. This will be a warning visit. If, after this initial visit, the problem continues, you must document the date and time when the dog continues to bark, and call the animal control office again. THIS time, they will send out an officer who will write the neighbor a ticket ($$$).

Each time the animal control officer revisits this home for this problem, the cost of the ticket goes up each time. This usually gets their attention.

That's how it works where I live, and I'm pretty sure if you live in the USA, there is something similar.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

It is proper to explain nicely the problem with your neighbor, while enjoying the company of his dog. Ask if you can walk it each day and make friends with it. That will help.
Go prepared with some Ideahs on how to solve the problem. If it is barking at you, becomeing freinds will help. .But if it barks because it is bored or untrained, then not a lot you can do.
Bring a cataloge of bark equipment. Collors work if done right. If the neighbor is unlikely to do anything, you can buy an ultrasound Barker breaker and turn it on at the fence line. It lets out a high pitched noise only the dog hears and HATES. Tell it "hush."
Turn it off when you leave or it isn't bothering you. Use it when you are anoyed or want peace. Just go to the fence, call the dog by name, and give it a cookie and say "now HUSH". Turn on the ultra sound barker breaker- and walk away. Don't over use it and don't abuse it and the dog can learn to be polite even if the neighbor isn't.

Answer 4

Does the dog bark more when they aren't home? If so, stop by and let them know that the dog barks all day. They may not be aware of it. Do some internet research on how to stop boredom barking and print it out and give it to them. They may be happy that you care so much.

If it's all day and night, and the owners are not people you want to talk to (or they just don't care), call animal control. The dog may be neglected and animal control can step in. They can also issue a warning to the people about the barking and the owners will have to do something about it or face fines on the next offense.

Answer 5

NIcely tell the person that the dog barking constantly is very disruptive. If that doesn't work, call the cops everytime the dog is non stop barking. Document everything. YOu can also leave a note for the owners on the door step.
You could also have a neighborhood Note about the dog being disruptive and have everyone who is bothered it sign.

When you call the cops. don't call 911, leave that number for emergencies. Call the office number of the cops or call animal control offices of your county

Answer 6

Well, you can start by calming down. I had the same problem. My neighbors who live 3 houses down tie up their dog who is BORED and he barks barks barks all the while I am trying to sleep. I finally got tired of it and calmly went down there, knocked on the door and politely told them that I can hear there dog issenstly barking 3 houses down and it disrupts my sleep. They were understanding and took the dog in the house. You can also suggest that the dog should be played with or walked to prevent boredom, or maybe a shock collar. Try to be polite. It is likey the neighbor knows the dog barking is a nuicence, but they are not sure how to deal with it.
When all else fails, call animal control and file a complaint.

Answer 7

OH i know how you feel! I have a baby who is a light sleeper-and the neighbors dog seems to bark whenever my son is being put down for a nap! I still have yet to say something, but all you really need to do is go over there and tell them how you feel-no need to sugar coat anything, im sure they would understand. They arent doing anything about it, because they dont think its hurting anyone.

Answer 8

I had this problem with my neighbor too. What you do is first ask them nicely to keep the dogs quiet. If that does not work then ask your other neighbors to sign a petition and present it to either your neighborhood association or to the police. This is against the law so action must be taken but do not take it out on the doggies.

Answer 9

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This includes housetraining, leash training, obedience training, socialization, and problem solving. In addition to providing your dog with needed skills, this time will also be a great opportunity for you to bond with him. Take the time to really get to know your pet while training him and a loving relationship will easily develop.

Answer 10

go next dor and tell him that you can not take the dog barking and ask him to put a muzzle on him