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As a neighbour, do I just have to put up with a puppy pining and barking next door?

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strawberryplant · 03/08/2020 09:32

Do I just have to put up with it until the dog grows out of it? Or?

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UnfinishedSymphon · 03/08/2020 09:32

I'd be more worried about the puppy

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strawberryplant · 03/08/2020 09:34

It's just so difficult! There are two puppies next door and they both make a lot of noise. The neighbours know we can hear it/ don't like it because we mentioned it when the puppy(ies) first arrived.

I don't want to fall out with our neighbours! We bump into them a lot when putting out the recycling etc

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Fanthorpe · 03/08/2020 09:36

Can you tell if they are they by themselves a lot?

PepperPotty · 03/08/2020 09:36

How old are the puppies OP?

Deardonkey · 03/08/2020 09:37

How often and long are they left for?

KonTikki · 03/08/2020 09:38

Speak to the owners .....
Doubt the LA will get involved, more serious things on their mind.
If you suspect neglect, RSPCA

strawberryplant · 03/08/2020 09:40

@PepperPotty

How old are the puppies OP?
Not entirely sure, one is older than the other one, I think that's the one pining. I know it's owner has gone back to work 3 days a week but I don't know if that's in the office or WFH.
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strawberryplant · 03/08/2020 09:40

@KonTikki

Speak to the owners ..... Doubt the LA will get involved, more serious things on their mind. If you suspect neglect, RSPCA
Yes I would speak to them but what rights do I actually have? Probably none. Except the head-lease doesn't allow for pets
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LakieLady · 03/08/2020 09:47

How old are the puppies? What breed are they?

If they're still pretty young (and large breed dogs mature later), I'd say it's a bit soon to start making a fuss. There has to be a certain amount of leaving them to cry, so they get used to being alone. If you don't you end up with a spoiled dog who can't be left.

I used to worry terribly about my current dog kicking off when we left the house, she used to scream her bloody head off. We used to go out for a few minutes and then come back, and gradually build up the time so she got used to it. However, my neighbours were very understanding and by the time she was 4 months she only used to create for about 30 seconds, until I'd gone round the corner, apparently. (It was like separation rage, imo, not separation anxiety!)

If the dogs are being left for long periods and are older, the owners need to address this by going our for short periods and gradually building up the time the dogs are alone until they're used to it. And getting them nice and tired before they go, so the dogs sleep.

If they're not doing any of this, you need to call the council and report as noise nuisance and possibly an animal welfare issue. But do talk to them first, they might not realise.

strawberryplant · 03/08/2020 09:58

It's been going on for an hour at least already

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Ishihtzuknot · 03/08/2020 10:18

Keep a noise diary and record as much of the barking as possible. You can contact your local dog warden with concerns for the puppies and they will look into it. It’s anonymous so don’t worry about your neighbours finding out. You shouldn’t have to put up with it and puppies shouldn’t be left long enough to get in this state. I sympathise as I have a dog next door that barks all day and night, it really is soul draining.

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