Noisy yappy dog - owner not cooperative - what do we do?
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Hi everyone. I know absolutely nothing about dogs so I am hoping to get some sense checking or advice please.
Our new neighbour just moved in with a Dachshund 6 weeks ago, a single Mum. We live in a very quiet semi-rural environment. It is extremely quiet actually, almost eerily so.
Her dog barks a lot. Mostly in 2 situations: when the owner is in, it barks at the slightest opportunity or quite randomly, maybe several times an hour but in fairly short bursts, we can actually also hear the owner scream "stop it".
On Tuesdays the dog is left alone all day and isn't liking it, it sounds distressed as it will bark for perhaps an entire minute, perhaps every 15 minutes. It also howls/whine, it is quite sad to hear.
We obviously approached the owner as soon as they moved in who sent us an apologetic card in which she made several promises about Doggy Day Care or something, calmijg treats, anti bark collar, calming dog diffuser, mote walks, anti bark plug. She said the dog would need a couple of weeks to settle. I have no idea how effective this things are but things have got worse rather than better over the past 2 weeks.
She claimed she never had a problem in her previous house.
Things came to a head today as we politely but firmly complained. The lady is saying she is doing her best and do we have any tips. She said, if not, leave me alone and speak to the Council.
The barking is unpleasant most days and unbearable on Tuesdays.
What should we do? I didn't want to speak to the Council who apparently have a "dog warden" but what choice have I got?
We had to become nosey neighbours and noticed that at the weekend the dog doesn't get out of the flat before 11:00am at the earliest.
We have also spoken to other dog owners today which we met on our bike ride and they say this is inconsiderate and they would be embarrassed if their dog barked.
Any guidance gladly received.
Our new neighbour just moved in with a Dachshund 6 weeks ago, a single Mum. We live in a very quiet semi-rural environment. It is extremely quiet actually, almost eerily so.
Her dog barks a lot. Mostly in 2 situations: when the owner is in, it barks at the slightest opportunity or quite randomly, maybe several times an hour but in fairly short bursts, we can actually also hear the owner scream "stop it".
On Tuesdays the dog is left alone all day and isn't liking it, it sounds distressed as it will bark for perhaps an entire minute, perhaps every 15 minutes. It also howls/whine, it is quite sad to hear.
We obviously approached the owner as soon as they moved in who sent us an apologetic card in which she made several promises about Doggy Day Care or something, calmijg treats, anti bark collar, calming dog diffuser, mote walks, anti bark plug. She said the dog would need a couple of weeks to settle. I have no idea how effective this things are but things have got worse rather than better over the past 2 weeks.
She claimed she never had a problem in her previous house.
Things came to a head today as we politely but firmly complained. The lady is saying she is doing her best and do we have any tips. She said, if not, leave me alone and speak to the Council.
The barking is unpleasant most days and unbearable on Tuesdays.
What should we do? I didn't want to speak to the Council who apparently have a "dog warden" but what choice have I got?
We had to become nosey neighbours and noticed that at the weekend the dog doesn't get out of the flat before 11:00am at the earliest.
We have also spoken to other dog owners today which we met on our bike ride and they say this is inconsiderate and they would be embarrassed if their dog barked.
Any guidance gladly received.
loskie said:
nickfrog said:
She is in a house next to ours and she owns it.
You said flat"We had to become nosey neighbours and noticed that at the weekend the dog doesn't get out of the flat before 11:00am at the earliest."
Bogsye said:
A good friend has a similar situation. Lives in a terrace and the neighbours yappy small dog is very audible through the wall.
Each time he leaves the house he simply says Alexa, play yappy dog sounds . The neighbours at least now have a feel for how hear-through the walls are.
That's brilliantly but hopefully it won't come to that...Each time he leaves the house he simply says Alexa, play yappy dog sounds . The neighbours at least now have a feel for how hear-through the walls are.
We are in a very similar situation unfortunately. New neighbour moved in over a year ago next door to us ( semi detached ) and had a great wee dog that was no bother at all. Then said dog passed away prematurely and she got a poodle crossed with something else. This dog is the problem ,as it continually barks.
I approached the neighbour twice. The first time everything was quite amicable ,and she agreed that it had to be addressed . However, nothing improved and it came to a head when one afternoon when she was obviously in the house with the dog it barked constantly for 2 to 3 hours. I went back round to ask her to please shut the dog up and enquire why it should be allowed to bark for so long , and I was met with an aggressive mind your own business attitude.
I’ve since reported the issue to the council , which I know will not lead to anything but I’m certainly going to try my best.
What irks me most is the pathetic attitude of the neighbour. We are seen as the bad party for being the complainants. That we should just put up with the noise and not question the issue and just accept the situation. Drives me up the wall this self centered attitude. Nightmare.
I approached the neighbour twice. The first time everything was quite amicable ,and she agreed that it had to be addressed . However, nothing improved and it came to a head when one afternoon when she was obviously in the house with the dog it barked constantly for 2 to 3 hours. I went back round to ask her to please shut the dog up and enquire why it should be allowed to bark for so long , and I was met with an aggressive mind your own business attitude.
I’ve since reported the issue to the council , which I know will not lead to anything but I’m certainly going to try my best.
What irks me most is the pathetic attitude of the neighbour. We are seen as the bad party for being the complainants. That we should just put up with the noise and not question the issue and just accept the situation. Drives me up the wall this self centered attitude. Nightmare.
SpeckledJim said:
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t situation. Talk to the council or move.
Move? What a ridiculous suggestion.t situation. Talk to the council or move. Yet this is exactly what we had to do. We were planning to move in a couple of years in fairness but this dog owners' attitude precipitated our decision. Other neighbours are up in arms too as we have kept in touch with a couple of them.
nickfrog said:
SpeckledJim said:
st situation. Talk to the council or move.
Move? What a ridiculous suggestion.t situation. Talk to the council or move. Yet this is exactly what we had to do. We were planning to move in a couple of years in fairness but this dog owners' attitude precipitated our decision. Other neighbours are up in arms too as we have kept in touch with a couple of them.
Dachshund are one of the worst breeds as a pet. Bred for flushing out badgers, etc., they're a properly 'independent' (read, fking stubborn) ball of frustrated energy.
My sister has one, and I feel for her neighbours - as she's just as screechy (both sister and dog).
Genuinely, there's going to be little you can do. Yeah, you can likely get a noise abatement order - but then you've a formal dispute lodged with a neighbour which can cause problems when trying to sell.
king stubborn) ball of frustrated energy.My sister has one, and I feel for her neighbours - as she's just as screechy (both sister and dog).
Genuinely, there's going to be little you can do. Yeah, you can likely get a noise abatement order - but then you've a formal dispute lodged with a neighbour which can cause problems when trying to sell.
Can only agree with the others, we have a mate who has two. They're one of the sttest breeds I've known anyone to own - and given my mum has Jack Russels, that's saying something. They are noisy, massively energetic and do not seem to change or calm with age/training.
You do have to question the sanity of people who buy these sorts of dogs, especially to then not walk them properly. The only person who is a bigger retard in my mind is my brother in law who has bought a Sheepdog and lives in a towerblock in Singapore, luckily there at least you can buy a slave to walk it every hour, people are so thick.
ttest breeds I've known anyone to own - and given my mum has Jack Russels, that's saying something. They are noisy, massively energetic and do not seem to change or calm with age/training.You do have to question the sanity of people who buy these sorts of dogs, especially to then not walk them properly. The only person who is a bigger retard in my mind is my brother in law who has bought a Sheepdog and lives in a towerblock in Singapore, luckily there at least you can buy a slave to walk it every hour, people are so thick.
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