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Brandi

Brandi

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Ok, so we just moved into this house and it's a great little neighborhood. BUT, 2 doors down there are these 2 BEAUTIFUL dogs that bark. all. day. long. :helpy AND- their owner is a Veterinarian. Thankfully they're big doggies (they are Great Pyrenees-- gorgeous!!) it's not a high pitched barking like my Chihuahua can do, that would drive me insane all day long hearing that. (As I'm typing this they're barking :ignore). Seriously though... I don't want to be that person that goes over there and asks them to have their dogs to stop barking. But it's gotten to be all of the time! Even when I let my dogs out, they bark at us!

Do people just tolerate this? I would be so embarrassed and would want to know if my dog was outside all day long and just barked continuously. The other night I was outside walking my two in my backyard, and they were going at it again. Non stop. The owners were home too b/c after so much time went by, I was so annoyed that I just yelled, "Stop Barking"- but it wasn't super loud :lol Not one minute goes by and he calls them inside. :giggle FINALLY!

So my question is... what would you do? :blush
 
IDK...I would probably say something. There is no reason for them to be barking all day long. That's a nuisance. I mean, are there laws for that? And, being a veterinarian he should more aware....or it just doesn't even phase him because he's used to being barked at.
 
Have you checked with other neighbours if someone has said something to them already? This might already be a huge issue in the neighbourhood. If it bothers you, it probably bothers a whole lot of other people, too! Are there any noise bylaws in town?
 
MelanieB said:
Have you checked with other neighbours if someone has said something to them already? This might already be a huge issue in the neighbourhood. If it bothers you, it probably bothers a whole lot of other people, too! Are there any noise bylaws in town?
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This.... just to know beforehand what you might be up against...

AnneofAlamo said:
I would go over and talk with them, but with a plate of cookies and dog treats! Kind actions, nice words and make a friend!
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And then this.... even if it's a neighborhood issue. You might get further than others have!

Also, are the dogs alone during the day? Maybe the owner isn't aware?
Good Luck!
 
I feel bad for you, these kinds of situations are so hard to handle...
I agree with checking with other neighbours whether that's been talked about already...
But just as an aside, it's a tad strange that two great pyrs would bark all day, too, as they are not super vocal dogs. My son's service dog is a great pyr mix and from his behaviour and what I've read about the breed, they don't bark a whole lot...
Good luck, I hope it gets resolved and you can find some peace in your new neighbourhood ;)
 
I'm with Anne! Visit a few neighbors, take a plate of cookies, and find a way to work into the conversation that the dogs bark a lot. See what others say. And then hit up the vet with a plate of cookies. And if the solution isn't to your satisfaction, then you can decide what your next step is, and how much it bugs you. You'll catch more flies with honey right?

It's possible the owner doesn't know the dogs bark, and if you are in a mostly commuter neighborhood, maybe no one else has noticed the barking.
 
My neighbor has a Great Pyrenees. He does bark when they are not home which is rarely. It is a deep sound , isn't it? They keep a tight reign on him. Maybe the dogs are lonely or bored. A Kong treat or maybe a tv/radio going might help. I love the idea of taking over people/dog treats and starting a conversation. Much better to get it into the open than speculate and let your feelings percolate. Tomorrow is Saturday! Maybe you'll all be home at the same time. Good luck!
 
Best to talk to them first. I don't what it's like where you live but here in Australia when can call our local council or ranger who will then issue them a noise notice. I would only contact them after speaking to the neighbours directly first.
 
Haha, I've also yelled outside "stop barking" or "shut up." When we lived in CA, there was a dog that lived behind us that barked 24/7. The poor thing was always left outside.

Saying that, document it and call either animal control or the non-emergency number for the police station. You can make an anonymous complaint, you do not need to put yourself in the position of talking to them or other neighbors about it. It is considered disturbing the peace, and the owner will get a warning at first, and then they'll start fining him/her if it continues. Also, leaving your dog outside 24/7 is animal abuse. I hate people who do that!
 
Also, I should say, they're barking because they aren't getting enough attention. If their owner is a veterinarian, he/she should know better.
 
I would make a batch of homemade doggy treats (and people treats too) and go over and introduce myself. Then just talk about the issue, in a nice way. There's no use in getting confrontational. Maybe even offer up to go over an play with them once in a while. it will poop them out and you'll be more zen. :)
 
Thanks everyone for your responses! I guess my concern is is that if I go over there and chat with them about it and that doesn't help, and then all of a sudden he gets a notice or a fine or whatever, he'll know it started from me- and that could cause conflict. I'd almost rather do it anonymously if anything. My other neighbor had brought it up to me when we were getting to know one another. But she didn't seem as bothered by it. Ok, well I'll let ya'll know how it goes. :think
 
Brandi said:
Thanks everyone for your responses! I guess my concern is is that if I go over there and chat with them about it and that doesn't help, and then all of a sudden he gets a notice or a fine or whatever, he'll know it started from me- and that could cause conflict. I'd almost rather do it anonymously if anything. My other neighbor had brought it up to me when we were getting to know one another. But she didn't seem as bothered by it. Ok, well I'll let ya'll know how it goes. :think
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It's probably the case that in the neighbourhood Everyone is waiting for Someone Else to Do Something because Nobody wants to be the one to rock the boat. I would give the town a call, not giving them specifics about who & where, but just asking about noise bylaws and if there is anything that can be done about loud barking dogs. If there are bylaws then you can make an anonymous complaint.

There was a woman on my street who got a job driving a mini school bus ... and parked the bus on the street. It annoyed everyone in the neighbourhood because it took up so much space on a narrow street, but no one wanted to be the one to confront her. We all felt bad because her husband had just left her (which is why she started driving the bus, to bring money in) and no one wanted to upset her. A couple people called the town, but she wasn't violating any bylaws so nothing could be done that way. Someone must have said something eventually, or perhaps called the bus company to complain, because she finally started parking the bus in her driveway and hasn't parked it on the road since.
 
I totally get not wanting to rock the boat or have the neighbors know it was you. A similar thing happened in my parents neighborhood. The new family that moved in was automatically assumed to be the culprit because they were new. Turned out it wasn't them, but that didn't come out for a year or two.
 
AnneofAlamo said:
I would go over and talk with them, but with a plate of cookies and dog treats! Kind actions, nice words and make a friend!
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This is probably a good idea. They may sense the presence of new "dogs" in the hood so it may stop. Ask the vet what he thinks or if it's normal or new...
We are babysitting our grand dogs this two weeks and if I let them in the back yard and the dog next door is out as well - the bark fest begins. They can't see each other through a thick cedar hedge, but they know... When they start barking though, I bring them I and let them out later, at a quieter time...

Don't assume it's a problem yet. It may be an anomaly with new people they sense in the neighbourhood. Think positively, introduce yourself and if possible your dogs. May solve the problem. They are just protecting their pack.
 
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