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I have 4 rescue dogs, one of which is a terrier type and therefore he's very territorial and barks at the sound of people outside. Obviously when I'm at home I don't let him do it for long as it's annoying.
Last night I was out for the evening from 7pm to 11.45pm and when I got home my neighbour had shoved a note through my door complaining about him barking, time on the note was 10.25pm and my neighbour was annoyed because he had to get up for work at 3.30am. I understand that totally but I don't know what I can do to stop him barking if I'm not there.
I do think it's a bit hypocritical because his dog often barks alot when they're out and the other morning she started barking continuously from 3.30am to 5.30am and they were in the house and didn't stop her.
I just think it's part and parcel of having a dog and wouldn't think to complain.
Am I being unreasonable? |
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When a dog barks constantly when alone it usually has more to do with anxiety rather than being territorial. Invest in some treat holders that will keep him occupied whilst you are gone, the harder the treats are to get out the better. Background noise might help too leaving the TV or radio on. Once you figure out a way for him to be calmer, the barking will stop naturally. |
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I agree with the one of the posters above...it could be anxiety or stress of the dog. I have a dog also and work. But always make sure i either have dog walker, family, ex husband etc to have him when out or at work. 5 hours is quite a long time to be leaving the dogs alone. It would also drive me potty with incessant dog barking, especially when trying to sleep |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
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"I have 4 rescue dogs, one of which is a terrier type and therefore he's very territorial and barks at the sound of people outside. Obviously when I'm at home I don't let him do it for long as it's annoying.
Last night I was out for the evening from 7pm to 11.45pm and when I got home my neighbour had shoved a note through my door complaining about him barking, time on the note was 10.25pm and my neighbour was annoyed because he had to get up for work at 3.30am. I understand that totally but I don't know what I can do to stop him barking if I'm not there.
I do think it's a bit hypocritical because his dog often barks alot when they're out and the other morning she started barking continuously from 3.30am to 5.30am and they were in the house and didn't stop her.
I just think it's part and parcel of having a dog and wouldn't think to complain.
Am I being unreasonable?"
Oh there's a lot there to pick apart. Have you tried anything to reduce the barking? I know there isn't a one size fits all solution. Maybe there's a solution or it will resolve itself with time.
The good thing is his dog barks too so the glass houses and stone rule applies
Would you feel less annoyed if they hadn't wrote a note and spoke to you instead. I'll admit that things and people that interfere with my sleep are not things I love at all. |
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"If I lived next door to a house with a dog that barked for hours, I would sell up and move. I love animals, but I couldn't live next door to incessant barking."
This is the first time my neighbour has complained and believe me if this had happened previously he would have complained before now. I don't allow my dogs to bark incessantly when I'm at home it annoys me never mind anyone else.
Hopefully it's just a one off, otherwise I'm never going to be able to go out for more than a couple of hours. |
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I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
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"I agree with the one of the posters above...it could be anxiety or stress of the dog. I have a dog also and work. But always make sure i either have dog walker, family, ex husband etc to have him when out or at work. 5 hours is quite a long time to be leaving the dogs alone. It would also drive me potty with incessant dog barking, especially when trying to sleep"
I work from home so they're not alone during the day.
I didn't think leaving them this long in the evening would be a problem because they're normally asleep by 7pm anyway and this is the first time it's been a problem. I'm not out every night probably once or twice a week. But obviously I don't want it to be a problem. |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"If I lived next door to a house with a dog that barked for hours, I would sell up and move. I love animals, but I couldn't live next door to incessant barking.
This is the first time my neighbour has complained and believe me if this had happened previously he would have complained before now. I don't allow my dogs to bark incessantly when I'm at home it annoys me never mind anyone else.
Hopefully it's just a one off, otherwise I'm never going to be able to go out for more than a couple of hours."
How do you stop the dog from barking when you are there? |
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"If I lived next door to a house with a dog that barked for hours, I would sell up and move. I love animals, but I couldn't live next door to incessant barking.
This is the first time my neighbour has complained and believe me if this had happened previously he would have complained before now. I don't allow my dogs to bark incessantly when I'm at home it annoys me never mind anyone else.
Hopefully it's just a one off, otherwise I'm never going to be able to go out for more than a couple of hours."
Can dog's be left for more than a couple of hours? |
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"I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
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My neighbour's dog probably barks just as much as mine. I guess it was triggering for him as he was trying to sleep as he had to get up early. |
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"If I lived next door to a house with a dog that barked for hours, I would sell up and move. I love animals, but I couldn't live next door to incessant barking.
This is the first time my neighbour has complained and believe me if this had happened previously he would have complained before now. I don't allow my dogs to bark incessantly when I'm at home it annoys me never mind anyone else.
Hopefully it's just a one off, otherwise I'm never going to be able to go out for more than a couple of hours.
Can dog's be left for more than a couple of hours? "
Mine can be left for about 4 hours. But I very rarely do that and if I do my other neighbour comes in and let's them out to toilet and spend a bit of time with them.
In the evening they're usually asleep by 7pm so it's always been OK if I go out as they just sleep. |
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"Friends on here ended up with an ASBO because of their hound, neighbour complained to both the council and the police  "
Hopefully I'm a ways off that. But obviously don't want it to get to that point. |
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"When a dog barks constantly when alone it usually has more to do with anxiety rather than being territorial. Invest in some treat holders that will keep him occupied whilst you are gone, the harder the treats are to get out the better. Background noise might help too leaving the TV or radio on. Once you figure out a way for him to be calmer, the barking will stop naturally."
I leave radio on, and left him with a chew that would take him awhile to get through, but interestingly it was untouched. |
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"I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
My neighbour's dog probably barks just as much as mine. I guess it was triggering for him as he was trying to sleep as he had to get up early."
Perhaps you and your neighbour could have a chat. If he could let you know when he had an early start you could make sure you weren't out of but him some ear plugs  |
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"I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
My neighbour's dog probably barks just as much as mine. I guess it was triggering for him as he was trying to sleep as he had to get up early.
Perhaps you and your neighbour could have a chat. If he could let you know when he had an early start you could make sure you weren't out of but him some ear plugs "
That's a good idea, thanks  |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
Derry |
"When a dog barks constantly when alone it usually has more to do with anxiety rather than being territorial. Invest in some treat holders that will keep him occupied whilst you are gone, the harder the treats are to get out the better. Background noise might help too leaving the TV or radio on. Once you figure out a way for him to be calmer, the barking will stop naturally.
I leave radio on, and left him with a chew that would take him awhile to get through, but interestingly it was untouched."
How old is he? Old dog, new tricks and that. I would say don't let become an ongoing issue. |
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"When a dog barks constantly when alone it usually has more to do with anxiety rather than being territorial. Invest in some treat holders that will keep him occupied whilst you are gone, the harder the treats are to get out the better. Background noise might help too leaving the TV or radio on. Once you figure out a way for him to be calmer, the barking will stop naturally.
I leave radio on, and left him with a chew that would take him awhile to get through, but interestingly it was untouched.
How old is he? Old dog, new tricks and that. I would say don't let become an ongoing issue."
He's 7, but a very nervous dog. I can only think that something unsettled him last night. |
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"I have 4 rescue dogs, one of which is a terrier type and therefore he's very territorial and barks at the sound of people outside. Obviously when I'm at home I don't let him do it for long as it's annoying.
Last night I was out for the evening from 7pm to 11.45pm and when I got home my neighbour had shoved a note through my door complaining about him barking, time on the note was 10.25pm and my neighbour was annoyed because he had to get up for work at 3.30am. I understand that totally but I don't know what I can do to stop him barking if I'm not there.
I do think it's a bit hypocritical because his dog often barks alot when they're out and the other morning she started barking continuously from 3.30am to 5.30am and they were in the house and didn't stop her.
I just think it's part and parcel of having a dog and wouldn't think to complain.
Am I being unreasonable?"
Send him a note saying so does yours at x time |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
Derry |
"When a dog barks constantly when alone it usually has more to do with anxiety rather than being territorial. Invest in some treat holders that will keep him occupied whilst you are gone, the harder the treats are to get out the better. Background noise might help too leaving the TV or radio on. Once you figure out a way for him to be calmer, the barking will stop naturally.
I leave radio on, and left him with a chew that would take him awhile to get through, but interestingly it was untouched.
How old is he? Old dog, new tricks and that. I would say don't let become an ongoing issue.
He's 7, but a very nervous dog. I can only think that something unsettled him last night."
Probably, learned behaviour in an older dog can be hard to manage. The cure might be environment.
As far as the neighbour goes, be sweet for now. |
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Despite having dogs myself at various points, I have suffered from neighbors who allowed their dog to bark for hours.
It’s a slow torture that can grind you down, and without doing something about it, your relationship with your neighbors will deteriorate to the point that neither of you will want to live beside one another. So I’d encourage you to work towards a solution as a priority.
It’s not a police matter, but one for the council. They will initially suggest keeping a diary and recording all incidents of the nuisance. It’s a slow process.
It may be part and parcel of having a dog that you’ve committed to, but your neighbors haven’t. |
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"Despite having dogs myself at various points, I have suffered from neighbors who allowed their dog to bark for hours.
It’s a slow torture that can grind you down, and without doing something about it, your relationship with your neighbors will deteriorate to the point that neither of you will want to live beside one another. So I’d encourage you to work towards a solution as a priority.
It’s not a police matter, but one for the council. They will initially suggest keeping a diary and recording all incidents of the nuisance. It’s a slow process.
It may be part and parcel of having a dog that you’ve committed to, but your neighbors haven’t."
Thank you. He was in the house, not outside, but I live in a terraced house so I can hear his dog barking inside and he can hear mine. He is not ever allowed to bark incessantly outside, I'm hot on managing barking. I've had him 6 years and this is the first time my neighbour has complained. I'm going to speak to him to see what I can do to lessen the impact on him. Also look to see if I can find a dog sitter when I'm out. |
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By *licecdTV/TS
over a year ago
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Having trained Gundogs virtually all my life one that barks or whimpers in the shooting field is not very popular. 99 times out of a hundred they bark or whimper because of boredom/ lack of exercise or the dog is highly strung and that’s usually caused by to much interbreeding within the dogs parents I,e been bought from a puppy farm. So what do you do ? A lot depends on the dogs age i flatly refuse to train any dog over 1 year old as you have no idea what the dog has experienced in that year . Some people say give treats but no way as you are making a rod for your own back Exercise is important even to a small dog and take a look at the dogs menu lots of these so called wonder dog foods make dogs hyper and anxious Take a serious look at the diet But the golden rule is if you have a dog and leave for work at 7am and get home at 6pm your going to have problems so my advice is if you’re daily program fits that bill don’t have a dog |
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"I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
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^ absolutely this 
Whilst you, as a dog owner, might think it’s acceptable and ‘part and parcel of owning a dog’ others, as neighbours, did NOT sign up to constant barking and howling.
It know it’s kind of off topic but it’s similar to those dog owners that let their pets run wild and jump up and down on random strangers and say “he’s only being friendly” .. 
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I love dogs, but there is a family across the street who have a dog that barks all day long - and one member of the family sits outside with it and just lets it carry on.
I wouldn't mind so much if I was sat outside, but I can still here the bloody thing from my living room - which is at the back of my house.
It's beginnning to get on my nerves, if I'm honest.
My dog died (aged 15) 10.5 years ago but he wasn't really a barker.
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"I have 4 rescue dogs, one of which is a terrier type and therefore he's very territorial and barks at the sound of people outside. Obviously when I'm at home I don't let him do it for long as it's annoying.
Last night I was out for the evening from 7pm to 11.45pm and when I got home my neighbour had shoved a note through my door complaining about him barking, time on the note was 10.25pm and my neighbour was annoyed because he had to get up for work at 3.30am. I understand that totally but I don't know what I can do to stop him barking if I'm not there.
I do think it's a bit hypocritical because his dog often barks alot when they're out and the other morning she started barking continuously from 3.30am to 5.30am and they were in the house and didn't stop her.
I just think it's part and parcel of having a dog and wouldn't think to complain.
Am I being unreasonable?"
Yes, you need to tell the guy that you’ve had a word with your dog and he promises he won’t bark do much in future. |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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"I have 4 rescue dogs, one of which is a terrier type and therefore he's very territorial and barks at the sound of people outside. Obviously when I'm at home I don't let him do it for long as it's annoying.
Last night I was out for the evening from 7pm to 11.45pm and when I got home my neighbour had shoved a note through my door complaining about him barking, time on the note was 10.25pm and my neighbour was annoyed because he had to get up for work at 3.30am. I understand that totally but I don't know what I can do to stop him barking if I'm not there.
I do think it's a bit hypocritical because his dog often barks alot when they're out and the other morning she started barking continuously from 3.30am to 5.30am and they were in the house and didn't stop her.
I just think it's part and parcel of having a dog and wouldn't think to complain.
Am I being unreasonable?"
Having pets is a choice but if they become annoying for others then its encumbent on you to listen to your neighbour get the dog trained not to bark..... The dog whisperer comes to mind  i have neighbours with a noisy dog but I'm not there too often luckily |
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"I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
^ absolutely this
Whilst you, as a dog owner, might think it’s acceptable and ‘part and parcel of owning a dog’ others, as neighbours, did NOT sign up to constant barking and howling.
It know it’s kind of off topic but it’s similar to those dog owners that let their pets run wild and jump up and down on random strangers and say “he’s only being friendly” ..
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Our neighbours have two dogs. If they're in the garden we can't go near the offence without them hurling themselves at it and barking or go into our kitchen without them doing the same. We have had words and they try half heartedly to stop them. |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
Derry |
"I can't comment on your particular situation but living next door to a dog that barks continuously is horrible.
Saying it's part and parcel of owning a dog is fine but it shouldn't be part and parcel of living next door to one.
^ absolutely this
Whilst you, as a dog owner, might think it’s acceptable and ‘part and parcel of owning a dog’ others, as neighbours, did NOT sign up to constant barking and howling.
It know it’s kind of off topic but it’s similar to those dog owners that let their pets run wild and jump up and down on random strangers and say “he’s only being friendly” ..
Our neighbours have two dogs. If they're in the garden we can't go near the offence without them hurling themselves at it and barking or go into our kitchen without them doing the same. We have had words and they try half heartedly to stop them."
The 'oh well what can you do dog owner'
Start with having some responsibility |
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It's not just part and parcel of being a dog owner. I'm a dog lover and owned several dogs over the years but if I had to live next door to a dog that barked for hours on end I'd be having strong words.
Have a search for Dogs Behaving Badly on Ch5, that has covered this problem and how to cure it. |
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You can buy anti-barking collars that make an ultra sonic noise when your dog barks. Mixed reviews of them, but maybe worth a try for the £20 or so they cost. Your vet may be able to recommend a particular one.
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I had neighbours who left around 6am to go to work and their dog would bark continuously until they returned in the evening. I love animals but that dog made life miserable for everyone in audible range, it was incessant and was responsible for a growing rage. A word, the complaints, official intervention - the escalation didn’t do a thing. Another neighbour sorted the situation permanently via the letterbox. RIP pooch. The silence and peace was incredible, it felt like an oppressive weight had been lifted. |
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There are some calming music, classic fm, you can leave on specifically for dogs although I'm not sure it ever worked with mine.
But if it doesn't work you can atleast annoy the neughbour with Mozart.
It's not 100% efffective but leaving treats and toys and livk mats to entertain them seems to help
Also if possible take them for a long walk before you go out and make sure they have peed n pooed
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"I have 4 rescue dogs, one of which is a terrier type and therefore he's very territorial and barks at the sound of people outside. Obviously when I'm at home I don't let him do it for long as it's annoying.
Last night I was out for the evening from 7pm to 11.45pm and when I got home my neighbour had shoved a note through my door complaining about him barking, time on the note was 10.25pm and my neighbour was annoyed because he had to get up for work at 3.30am. I understand that totally but I don't know what I can do to stop him barking if I'm not there.
I do think it's a bit hypocritical because his dog often barks alot when they're out and the other morning she started barking continuously from 3.30am to 5.30am and they were in the house and didn't stop her.
I just think it's part and parcel of having a dog and wouldn't think to complain.
Am I being unreasonable?"
Yes. I have to be honest. Dogs bark and that is all well and good but people should not have to live with continuous barking.
I don't mind my neighbours dog running and barking after cats in the garden cos when it's done that the barking is over but if my neighbour let their dog bark even for just 5 - 10 mins I'd be complaining and getting it stopped. Especially during the evening.
Sometimes the dog over the back barks n barks n barks when the owners go out. I'm not far off going round. Why should they be out enjoying themselves while the rest of the street listen to their dog ? |
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Could you get a pet cam, rhey arent very expensive, to monitor behaviour when you are absent? They arent that expensive?
I had one to see what my animals were up to, it was helpful.
My elderly dog suddenly developed seperation anxiety, and barked as soon as I left the house. I found out because my neighbour said something to me, not in an aggressive way. I cam to the conclusion after consultation with the vets over time, that she was distressed if she wasn't at my side, due to poor eyesight, and having had a couple of strokes.
I didn't want her to be miserable, and it was an indicator that it was time. Sadly.
In your case, you might be able to talk with a dog behaviourist if the problem persists xx |
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