AIBU to ask my neighbour to stop his new dog barking so much?

We have this with our neighbour’s two dogs. They have no interest in training their dogs and have no problem with disturbing the neighbours. I now just yell shut the barking up when the dogs are outside or barking at me as I try to unlock my front door and it seems to have made them a little embarrassed and they bring the dogs in. However, they’ve now bought some high pitched squealing device which goes off when the dogs bark, which I guess is supposed to signal to them to be quiet. It doesn’t work and is an extra layer of annoyance.

I think I'd find some local dog trainers and pass on the numbers. Say something like 'i know you are busy and keen to sort the barking so you have some peace and I've found you these'

Then every time you see him ask how it's going.

You need to train him!

Edit to add - he's an arse but easier to try than have to move.

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RSPCA? The barking is distress. He isn’t taking care of the dog properly.

Some breeds are just barky- our dog never barks, neighbours dog barks a lot but even when they’re out in the garden playing with him/ when we’re chatting over the fence etc. and it’s a very happy dog!

I don't know maybe suggest he gets the dog a chew toy with treats inside it or something that its distracted with. It also sounds like it needs a decent bit of exercise first thing to burn off energy before he starts work. If he hasn't got time to walk it when he's working he could get a dog walker.

For you, get decent headphones and play white noise when the dog is outside.

He’s a selfish fuckwit and a poor dog owner. You need to keep a log of the barking and take videos of it. Build a case and take it up with the council. You’ve got 15 yrs of hell in front you alas. Huge sympathy. Be tough, the law is on your side.

My dog barks at the neighbours behind me dog, they bark at each other constantly. It's really fucking annoying and that's my own!

She does have an insanely loud bark, and the other dog has a chirpy little bark. Never seen it, sounds small.

My dog is very well loved and does need some training on not barking in the garden, she barks at everything, cats, birds, worms. It's really hard though because it's easy to train a dog by praise/treats for NOT doing something, but it's obviously it's also quite natural for them to talk. It takes time.

My dog is no way abused or neglected, she just has bad manners sometimes. I do call her back in alot purely because it annoys me so I know it'll annoy others.

Plus side OP, a small one - you now know it's annoying him too, so hopefully it's something he is working on, or will when he's calmed down.

Honestly I think a good third of posters live in cloud cuckoo land. As if the RSPCA are going to investigate a person and take action because a dog is barking! 😂If it's being fed and watered and has vets appointments when needed, a barking dog isn't a matter for the RSPCA!

I really feel for the OP .Why should they have to think about moving because of an inconsiderate dog owner who wont accept any responsibility.

Dont be ridiculous. My dog barks when i let him in the garden. He has loads of walks and enrichment!

Wow with the RSPCA comments. My dog is walked every day 2 or 3 times, played with and not left alone very often but she does sometimes bark in the garden because she’s excited and wants me to play. I call her in if she’s really barky because she’s a big dog and loud. She also lies down in the road ( a quiet lane) because she’s doesn’t want to go the way we are walking - it’s a retriever thing! She’s 100% loved and cared for though.

Dogs barking is really awkward with neighbours. We asked ours nicely to please do something about his 2 alsations and it’s caused a lot of tension. He barely says hello now and the wife blanks us.

Now report to the council noise team as you’ve asked and his well stupid.

Ignore the 'go and live somewhere remote with no other ppl around' snark.

It's anti social behaviour, and your LA Environmental Health department are your friend. They can take action if it's depriving you enjoyment of your home.

Sadly, my advice is don't approach him directly as people can be defensive, entitled dickheads.

EH will probably send a letter to your neighbour saying there have been complaints & ask you to keep a diary . If it is ongoing, they may install some monitoring equipment.

I worked in EH for years and it generally did the trick. Most people don't want to upset their neighbours. The constant jolt of dogs barking is horrible if you WFH.

Good luck with this, OP.

My NDN has two dogs. They bark CONSTANTLY when outdoors, often for an hour at a time. I understand that NDN can't take them out regularly, because one dog is too big and strong for them while they are recovering from surgery, but the barking is infuriating, and all of the neighbours complain about it.

I tried anti-barking devices attached to the fence, but even they didn't work. Occasionally, I shout, "Shut up!" after long and unbearable periods of barking. Sometimes I send a message and ask for them to be taken in because I am not well and need to rest, which usually shuts them up most of the time when they're indoors.

The rspca will not care not one tiny bit.

As long as the dog has food, water and shelter they will not give one tiny fuck.

You can try talking to him op otherwise it’s a official noise complaint.

I’ve recently had to complain about the same issue but it was to environmental health at the council. They took it seriously and told me it is classed as anti-social behaviour. It helps to keep a record of the times and periods for which the dog is barking and if your complaint is supported by other neighbours. Don’t know what happened but the barking stopped!

thks for the extra info OP. I guess depends if you are up to talking to him. Note that if the dog does end up neglected, and you do call animal welfare your neighbor will know it was you that called them if you’ve already complained to him. You will lose future anonyminity.

It’s never the dog’s fault, always the owner. It’s very easy to bring your dog inside if it barks. Good luck with chatting with your neighbour.