We live in a nice suburb and have been very happy here for a decade now with our two tween kids. Our neighbours on all sides are perfectly nice and we just all kind of get on with it. On one side however there is a family who have made things difficult for us for years and I don't know how to approach this latest dilemma. The mum has a tough life with four kids and had a relationship breakdown and issues with alcohol and mental health (she told me too much once when she was drunk). I have found her more than once sitting on our front step drunk and slurring which is awkward and while I feel sad for her - it was not okay. We built an extension on the back and she became upset about it blocking her view and made our builder's lives difficult for the few months they were here. Things settled down but we have had a number of issues with her and ultimately I prefer not to have to talk with her at all if I can help it. Her kids are sweet however. They've always had a little dog who they don't walk at all and recently got a large german shepherd who I have also never seen out and about. This dog barks on and off all day and it is loud!! It wakes us up throughout the night as it obviously must live in her front yard. It's been over a month now and I was hoping it might settle. I want to say something but equally - I know she's got lots going on in life and honestly - I just don't want the drama. I'm trying to manage my annoyance and wear ear plugs at night. The dog is only young though and I keep thinking - is this just it now?! underslept and cranky. Anyone got any tips for handling spiky neighbours or dog barking issues. We all have to live here and we are not planning to move so I just want some advice! Thanks all.