I don't know what to do about our next door neighbours dog barking. It is during the day when they are not there and are at work and it varies from a few minutes on and off to constant for an hour or more or even all day, its not at the weekend as they are home. I work from home and can hear it in every room of the house. I went over to speak to the neighbours to see if anything could be done and tried to give suggestions, but all I was met with was aggression, told i was bipolar, its not his fault i work from home and a threat to get a dog that barked more. Today there is a car there, so someone might be there and it has been left barking for two hours constant and then on and off. This isnt the first time I have mentioned it, I was going to complain to the council but thought I would do the neighbourly thing and have a conversation, it's clear that these neighbours don't care about anyone else and dont see it as an issue. I dont mind barking for abit and when the owner is there. Now I am very anxious, worried and scared that they might retaliate if I do anything. If I tell the council he will know its me. Not sure whether to leave it for now, speak to neighbours and then contact the council after everything has cooled down.
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TipsyNavyBiscuit · 17/04/2024 15:37
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StevieNicksWannabe · 17/04/2024 15:40
Honestly, I'd look to move house. Assuming you are an owner, if you start a formal dispute via council complaint, you'd need to notify any potential new buyers. So I'd consider moving before going down that route.
If you're council or private let, take it up with your landlord and deal with any fallout as & when it arises.
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TipsyNavyBiscuit · 17/04/2024 15:52
I really appreciate the empty and understanding. They are supposedly gun dogs and left outside all day, I do feel for dog being so distressed. Sadly they own the property and have been there for years. I think the barking has been getting worse over the years until now.
I know right! I try hard to be a good neighbour, I dont do anything early or late in the garden and wont listen to music loadly or in the garden, if I do I put headphones on.
This guy does other things like has bonfires and gets his chain saw out, its like he thinks he lives in the middle of no where.
TipsyNavyBiscuit · 17/04/2024 16:30
I guess I just keep hoping it will stop, another reason i havent done anything. I suggested to my partner speaking to the neighbours but he is also worried about causing more aggression.
I guess I don't have many options apart from council and other neighbours.
I work from home as my office is far, if I go to a closer one I will have to drop my pay.
Really appreciate everyone's feedback, made think about it clearer and helpful to have others point of view.
TipsyNavyBiscuit · 17/04/2024 16:55
It's hard not to be intimidated. I wish I could find out if they have had other complaints, the council said they were not able to give this information out. I should have just done the complaint instead of trying to have a conversation.
Because of his attitude If I complained to the council, I think he would ignore the letter.
I am also concerned the council won't do anything, as its not at night or weekends (because they are there).
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