Dog Barking!

neveah123

Just wondering how I can resolve a neighbors dog barking, without actually confronting them myself?

For the last 5 nights in a row now my neighbor's dog has been constantly barking from 12am-8am! It's driving me insane as it is constant, I don't particularly want to confront them myself.

What can I do? I'm at the end of my tether at this stage

punisher5112

neveah123 wrote: »

Just wondering how I can resolve a neighbors dog barking, without actually confronting them myself?

For the last 5 nights in a row now my neighbor's dog has been constantly barking from 12am-8am! It's driving me insane as it is constant, I don't particularly want to confront them myself.

What can I do? I'm at the end of my tether at this stage

Contact your local council and give a noise complaint.

Give as much detail as possible and do it through email.

You could also leave a letter in letter box stating the issue.

3rdDegree

Speak to your neighbour about it, be polite and calm. Just explain that it's an issue for you and ask is there anything they can do. If they are uncooperative, you can explore other avenues then. Immediately sending unsighted letters and reporting them will probably get you nowhere at this stage.

Graces7

3rdDegree wrote: »

Speak to your neighbour about it, be polite and calm. Just explain that it's an issue for you and ask is there anything they can do. If they are uncooperative, you can explore other avenues then. Immediately sending unsighted letters and reporting them will probably get you nowhere at this stage.

This is the first step in dealing with this.

See

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/environmental_protection/noise_regulations.htm

special section on dogs.

seanusmaximus

I feel your pain. I've been reading up on this recently myself. My neighbours(2 doors down) dog's time seems to be 10pm. We could have an episode that lasts anything from a couple of minutes to a half hour of sporadic barking.
Our neighbours moved in around 6 months ago. ALL curtains are drawn in the house ALL day long and I've never seen them face to face. One night, they were having a party(which I have no problem with) and they were quite loud when saying goodbye to guests they had. This was the only time I've seen them in 6 months.
Anyhow, some reasonable dog owners who actually care about their neighbours or some who actually have a conscience will be on here saying, try to have a chat with your neighbours, they will be horrified to hear you're not getting a proper sleep. Then some idiots will be giving the advice, just call to them and sort it out, don't be a pussy, all dog owners are very nice people. Which, of course is nonsense. If these so called dog owners that are your neighbours are nice people and were going to be appreciative as some will say on here, how about being a fcuking reasonable dog owner and shut the dog up when it barks.
I know for a fact my neighbours do nothing when their dog barks, they just know he's a barking dog and don't give a monkey's about anyone else, yet I have to become their enemy now, call to them how they're being such irresponsible human beings for letting their dog bark through the night. I'm sorry but if they don't see that already by letting their dog bark, then I know already these people are unreasonable. But I have to introduce myself to my "new" neighbours by saying if you don't shut that dog up, I'll bring you to court.
Obviously, I'll put it a lot nicer to them, as I am a reasonable person, even though my 18 month old twins haven't had a proper nights sleep in a week thus sleep depriving the whole house.

And please, don't anyone try tell me they could be quite reasonable people. My answer to that is, they could also be murderers for all you or I know too. Who let's their dog bark through the night and does nothing about It? Inconsiderate people, that's who. So I know exactly what I'm dealing with, thanks very much. And who has curtains drawn in every room of the house all day everyday? Not your everyday Joe soap. Someone will be on now saying, they might have a medical condition that requires curtains drawn, before anyone does say that, gimme a break!

Unfortunately though OP, you do have to call the inconsiderate dog owner, see what the outcome is, then you bring them to court.

kravmaga

neveah123 wrote: »

Just wondering how I can resolve a neighbors dog barking, without actually confronting them myself?

For the last 5 nights in a row now my neighbor's dog has been constantly barking from 12am-8am! It's driving me insane as it is constant, I don't particularly want to confront them myself.

What can I do? I'm at the end of my tether at this stage

Talk to your neighbour in the 1st instance then if it continues, go down the route of the below forms and lodge withthe local district court


Dogs
Section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 deals with nuisance by barking dogs. If you don’t get a satisfactory response from the dog owner, you may complain to the District Court, using the form prescribed under the Control of Dogs Act. These forms are available from local authorities.

The court may make an order requiring the occupier of the premises in which the dog is kept to abate the nuisance by exercising due control over a dog. The court may limit the number of dogs that can be kept on a premises or may direct that a dog be delivered to a dog warden to be dealt with as unwanted.

Read further information about control of dogs in general.

Graces7

Op it is actually easy and non confrontational. The court I mean. Although it has with me never got that far as being advised that if they do not sort the matter you WILL take them to court seems to work wonders.

See them first, then a simple letter stating the problem clearly and that if the problem is not stopped then you intend to take them to court. Quote the law and express concern also .

The first time this happened with me, I bumped into the owner in town, started to ask her but she brushed me off and walked away. Letter followed and then it stopped. They were keeping the dog chained in a field in all weathers right behind the house where I was living. The noise in gales was dreadful; poor dog. I told them this and suggested they move the dog to a shed at night and clearly they did that ..

Much ot the time it emerges that the owners cannot hear the dog themselves and refuse to believe you.

My neighbour's dogs pretty much live in the back garden. They lose their sh*t when I go to my kitchen window. If I have the temerity to go into my own back garden, they hurl themselves at the fence and the dogs in the house behind me go nuts too. Gotten to the stage where I didn't go in my back garden except to cu the grass this Summer. Fed up of it, and neighbours are assholes anyway, so will be going legal.

waynescales1

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My neighbour's dogs pretty much live in the back garden. They lose their sh*t when I go to my kitchen window. If I have the temerity to go into my own back garden, they hurl themselves at the fence and the dogs in the house behind me go nuts too. Gotten to the stage where I didn't go in my back garden except to cu the grass this Summer. Fed up of it, and neighbours are assholes anyway, so will be going legal.

I think it's unbelievable what some dog owners force their neighbours to put up with, and are able to get away with it. It is staggeringly inconsiderate.

I phoned the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) about my neighbour's dog to see if they could intervene (they can't). The queries officer, nice woman, told me that she gets one phone call per day from distressed neighbours, particularly old people not getting a wink of sleep because of dogs barking/howling through the night.

This is clearly a serious problem affecting people everywhere, and not enough is being done about it.

My advice, speak to neighbour, if no satisfactory response, District Court. Forget about dog warden, county council etc. waste of time they have no ability to impose sanctions on the dog owner.

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has been through court over an issue like this.

goat2

They could put a soft muzzle on their dogs at night , are these young dogs, sometimes they need time to settle in, so the muzzle would be a good idea until the mature a bit and get used to the surroundings, I have dogs, and I do know that they need plenty exercise, they are much more satisfied, but dogs get bored and look for attention, what a pity people don't understand, dogs have a life too, and with enough exercise and attention from owners, dogs would not be barking all the time, it is boredom most of the time

Bells21

goat2 wrote:

They could put a soft muzzle on their dogs at night , are these young dogs, sometimes they need time to settle in, so the muzzle would be a good idea until the mature a bit and get used to the surroundings, I have dogs, and I do know that they need plenty exercise, they are much more satisfied, but dogs get bored and look for attention, what a pity people don't understand, dogs have a life too, and with enough exercise and attention from owners, dogs would not be barking all the time, it is boredom most of the time

A muzzle is not for stopping a dog barking. That's like sticking a plaster across a child's mouth when they cry and someone can't be bothered to find out why they're crying!
If it's boredom then the owner needs to find ways to avoid this.

cocker5

goat2 wrote: »

They could put a soft muzzle on their dogs at night , are these young dogs, sometimes they need time to settle in, so the muzzle would be a good idea until the mature a bit and get used to the surroundings, I have dogs, and I do know that they need plenty exercise, they are much more satisfied, but dogs get bored and look for attention, what a pity people don't understand, dogs have a life too, and with enough exercise and attention from owners, dogs would not be barking all the time, it is boredom most of the time

A soft muzzle at night?

How would the dog drink water when needed? Nighttime lasts 8 hours or so ... a soft muzzle on a dog for 8 hours no access to water??

Or.. they could just the dog inside where it will settle fine

lulu1

We have a dog and the only time it barks is when someone rings the bell or knocks on the door, or if it hears the gate opening.

My question is How do you stop a dog barking ?

neveah123

Thanks for all yeer replies. I didn't wanna confront the neighbor as i hate confrontation and dont fare well in the situation.

I eventually learned to zone out of the barking noise, the dog was barking at the new pups the neighbor has in their shed.

All of their dogs seem to be "outside dogs" which is a concept i don't quite understand but sure, they dog has lessened in his barking as the puppies have found their voices.

I do appreciate yeer replies.

Jimmy.

Working in a housing estate where dogs are gone insane barking, public lawns all shiit. Total disgrace.

neveah123

Ya can't sure. Its a dog u cant reprimand them for doing whats natural to them. I just couldn't understand how the owners wouldn't intervene and maybe keep the barking dog inside their home at night so as not to bother the neighbours.. If i left my dog out at night i know he'd knock it off all night out of fear and discomfort, so i wouldn't do it.

lulu1 wrote: »

We have a dog and the only time it barks is when someone rings the bell or knocks on the door, or if it hears the gate opening.

My question is How do you stop a dog barking ?

lulu1

neveah123 wrote: »

Ya can't sure. Its a dog u cant reprimand them for doing whats natural to them. I just couldn't understand how the owners wouldn't intervene and maybe keep the barking dog inside their home at night so as not to bother the neighbours.. If i left my dog out at night i know he'd knock it off all night out of fear and discomfort, so i wouldn't do it.

I know what you mean op but just out of curiosity I am wondering how one would stop a dog from barking if they had that problem

Cherry Blossom

lulu1 wrote: »

I know what you mean op but just out of curiosity I am wondering how one would stop a dog from barking if they had that problem

By removing the cause of the barking, simples.

Spanish Eyes

Could someone please explain to me how the owners of constantly barking dogs do not appear to hear them at all?

I am sure someone will have an excuse (sorry explanation!) Thanks.

Jeff2

lulu1 wrote: »

We have a dog and the only time it barks is when someone rings the bell or knocks on the door, or if it hears the gate opening.

My question is How do you stop a dog barking ?

I would have thought that was a good thing but if it happens here I just tell my dog shusss if all is fine and she is fine.

Graces7

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Could someone please explain to me how the owners of constantly barking dogs do not appear to hear them at all?

I am sure someone will have an excuse (sorry explanation!) Thanks.

One couple were deaf and had triple glazed windows. They were genuine and horrified to realise the barking was happening and moved the dog after that

Graces7

cocker5 wrote: »

A soft muzzle at night?

How would the dog drink water when needed? Nighttime lasts 8 hours or so ... a soft muzzle on a dog for 8 hours no access to water??

Or.. they could just the dog inside where it will settle fine

I have heard of muzzles that allow drinking but prevent barking.

bassy

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Cherry Blossom

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waynescales1

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Could someone please explain to me how the owners of constantly barking dogs do not appear to hear them at all?

I am sure someone will have an excuse (sorry explanation!) Thanks.

Unfortunately many owners who don't hear/notice their dog barking find it hard to believe that it could be a nuisance to someone else. My neighbour politely informed me recently that I was the one with the problem.