Joy - New Neighbours

[davidjpowell]

Joy of Joy - we have new neighbours.

We live in a house which is effectively 'backyard development'. i.e. Our driveway abuts onto their (fenced rear garden). At the end of our driveway is my office.

They have dogs. That bark. a lot. Great.

grrr. How long can I wait until I complain?

[blindswelledrat]

Straight away!!!
In your shoes I'd pop over with a bottle of champagne and a couple of bark collars as a welcoming gift

[ShadownINja]

Would a dog whistle work? Every time it barks, you blow the whistle. Or electrocute it. Should have the desired effect, IIRC.

Wait, I know... every time it barks, blow a whistle and electrocute it. Then after a while, you just have to blow a whistle. To electrocute it, I suggest harnessing elemental magicks and launching lightning bolts at it.

Actually, my aunty has this dog who is very affectionate towards everyone and barks and wags his tail whenever you approach his cage. There is one visitor, however, where upon seeing her, he hides in his kennel. I think she shouted at him and beat him with a stick. (This is in Malaysia so RSPCA can't really do anything about this woman.)

Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 17th June 14:31

[herbialfa]

Air rifle????

I ain't joking! Feckin dogs!!!!!

[Galsia]

I would love an answer to this. My next door neighbours keep their dog in the garden for about 8 hours every day. Its a young border collie and it barks, yelps and howls constantly. Do those dog whistles work?

[ShadownINja]

Galsia said:

Do those dog whistles work?

Try it and let us know. They're cheap aren't they?

[Podie]

Galsia said:

I would love an answer to this. My next door neighbours keep their dog in the garden for about 8 hours every day. Its a young border collie and it barks, yelps and howls constantly. Do those dog whistles work?

Is it being mistreated? Dogs are pack animals, bit rough to leave it on its own for 8 hours a day. I'd love a dog, but my job means it'd be on its own for 12-14 hours a day, which is just not on.

[andyjo1982]

Just talk to the owners, i had the same problem a few months ago when next door got a puppy. He worked long hours and didn't know the dog barked and howled when he was out. If you know the owners know they cause a disturbance at least thats a start.

[arfur daley]

play the dogs some des o connor records

[munroman]

arfur daley said:

play the dogs some des o connor records

That would deffo be a reason to call the RSPCA!

[Galsia]

ShadownINja said:

Galsia said:

Do those dog whistles work?

Try it and let us know. They're cheap aren't they?

I suppose I could get one.

SPodie said:

Is it being mistreated? Dogs are pack animals, bit rough to leave it on its own for 8 hours a day. I'd love a dog, but my job means it'd be on its own for 12-14 hours a day, which is just not on.

On monday it was locked out in the garden for about 6 hours. Its a boder collie which are supposedly the most intelligent dog and its on its own all day. Whenever I loose my temper and pop my head out of the window, it always looks so happy to see somebody.

I wouldn't say its being mistreated though.

Don't really have any other problems from the neighbours.

[Podie]

Galsia said:

ShadownINja said:

Galsia said:

Do those dog whistles work?

Try it and let us know. They're cheap aren't they?

I suppose I could get one.

SPodie said:

Is it being mistreated? Dogs are pack animals, bit rough to leave it on its own for 8 hours a day. I'd love a dog, but my job means it'd be on its own for 12-14 hours a day, which is just not on.

On monday it was locked out in the garden for about 6 hours. Its a boder collie which are supposedly the most intelligent dog and its on its own all day. Whenever I loose my temper and pop my head out of the window, it always looks so happy to see somebody.

I wouldn't say its being mistreated though.

Don't really have any other problems from the neighbours.

Sad to leave the poor dog on its own all day

As for the whistle... every time its barking for no reason, blow the whistle. Will take a while, but it should condition it - dogs aren't (generally) stupid.

[Galsia]

Yeah I think I'll get one. Either that or a rooster.

[Stevenj214]

Offer to have it with you through the day. You get some company, the dog gets some company, you can tell it off if it barks too much.

[Podie]

Stevenj214 said:

Offer to have it with you through the day. You get some company, the dog gets some company, you can tell it off if it barks too much.

Good plan.

[arfur daley]

and sell it when hes not looking.