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Advice on my new neighbours rather lod dog please....

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Northerner · 31/05/2006 11:04

They moved in on Saturday, since then we've had constant whining and barking from thier dog which looks like a alsation cross.

We live in a Victorian terrace, big stone house, never hear our neighbours at all, untill this. It looks like they work shifts and are out early in the morning/back late at night.

Past two nights ds has not gone to sleep till after 9pm - the barks scare him.

Should we say something? Also, what can they do to stop the dog barking?

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

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northstar · 31/05/2006 11:09

Something similar happened with us a few years ago and eventually I had to say something to them. I went down the line of "is your dog alright I have been a bit worried about him because he howls so much when you go to work" and it turned out that they didnt know the dog howled because they were gone before he started. They decided to try leaving it inside and it was much happier - so were we of course. I was glad i didnt go there annoyed and complaining because they were quite a rough couple although we got on ok.

compo · 31/05/2006 11:10

I would leave it a bit longer just in case it's taking the dog a wee while to settle into his new house. If it diesn't improve I would definitely say something

TheOutlawJessaOfJamberoo · 31/05/2006 11:35

Agree totally with this approach. Bit of time for dog to settle, then a polite converstaion based on your general concern for the dog as it seems a bit upset when they are out...not "oi mate your mutt's a noisy bugg*r!" ...

They could try keeping the dog inside while they are out and/or give him toys to distract him from barking (those 'kong' ones that you stuff with food are supose dto be good for this)

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Northerner · 31/05/2006 11:41

The dog is inside when making these noises. It sits in the bay window at teh front watching the world go by.

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poppiesinaline · 31/05/2006 12:11

poor you Northerner. I do sympathise. We used to live next door to someone whose dog barked ALL the time they were out. They both worked full time and often went out in the evenings. He had a dog flap so the dog could go in and out as he pleased. He just sat outside and barked and barked. I had just had DS1 (who had reflux and cried and cried). The dog often woke DS1.

Eventually I could cope no more and had to have a little word (very nicely) in their ear. They had no idea he barked!

Give it a few days and see if the dog settles. If not, just have a friendly word. How old is DS? maybe you could ask if the dog is child friendly and ask if DS could be introduced to him so that he is not 'scared of the bark'

poppiesinaline · 31/05/2006 12:11

wasnt you Magnolia1 btw! :)

LittleB · 31/05/2006 12:19

Agree with others, give it a couple of days to settle and then try approaching them. I used to work as a dog warden and we would get complaints of dogs barking. Generally people didn't know and a few suggestions, such as leaving a radio on for the dog, leaving it at the back of the house so it doesn't see people to bark at often works. For those who don't care and are happy to let their dog bark you can contact your local council who can treat it as a nuisance noise complaint and can monitor it and may prosecute if its bad enough.
Good Luck.

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Northerner · 31/05/2006 12:22

Ds is 4 poppies.

Thanks guys, some good advice here.

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Mirage · 31/05/2006 12:52

Oh dear,you do have my sympathy.Our last neighbours before we moved had 2 small dogs that barked all day & they nearly drove me up the wall.

We moved & shortly after we did,our new neighbours daughter began leaving her 2 dogs with her whilst she went to work.They barked at everything,if I opened a window,if they heard the dd's playing.It was a nightmare.I ended up on anti depressants & spent as much time away from the house as possible.

Eventually it got too much & I had to go around & talk to the neighbours about it.Luckily they were lovely & said that they would do something about it.The dogs only seem to be left here now if there is someone in to keep an eye on them & keep them quiet.I felt awful complaining,but it was the right thing to do.We are all so much happier now.

Good luck.

2labs · 31/05/2006 13:18

I would definitely say something, but make sure you have a friendly conversation first and introduce yourselves if you haven't already...

If it's left alone from early morning till late at night, it's not surprising it barks. Have you seen it being taken out for walks at all? Might be boredom/frustration/separation anxiety.

monkeytrousers · 31/05/2006 13:23

Yes talk to him. If nothing happens get onto the council - environmental health department. They will measure the noise and take action if nesessary.

nothercules · 31/05/2006 13:40

I would tell them. I'd want to know if my dog was barking. I'd be mortified and make sure something was done.

madmarchhare · 31/05/2006 13:43

lol @ scared of the bark.

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Northerner · 31/05/2006 13:45

He's going through the 'I can sleep beacuse I'm scared of my pirate ship/elephant/power ranger stage' so the dog bark is a wonderful excuse!

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Northerner · 31/05/2006 13:45

I can't sleep

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northstar · 13/06/2006 21:23

Hey northerner how's things in your neighbourhood these days? is the dog still barking? Have you had any sleep?

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Northerner · 19/06/2006 11:52

Sorry northstar - just seen this.

Things are good thanks for asking. Neighbourse are very nice and we talked to them about the dog and now they close the curtains when they are out and the dog barks no more!!!

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northstar · 19/06/2006 23:22

funny = some things just go round and round in your head! Glad things're ok it's one less thing to worry about.

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