If a dog is shoved outside twice a day, every single day, for at least 3 hours at a time, in all kinds of weather? This is my neighbour's dog. I can't see the dog and I don't know if it has access to water and shelter outside, but it barks and whines ALL the time it's out.
I've lived here a year and it had happened occasionally. This last couple of weeks it's been every, single day, including weekends. I'm concerned about the welfare of the dog and the lack of consideration for their neighbours with this almost constant noise. Some months ago, I got quite worried about it when it was outside so I went round to see if it was ok. I met the owner coming home and they explained that they put it out when they go out because it can be quite destructive, so I said that I can hear it barking when I'm inside so it's quite a disturbance.
However, this last couple of weeks it's got to be every day and they've been leaving it outside even when they're in. Tonight the weather has been awful - howling wind and lashing rain, and it's been out since before 6pm. They let it in just before 9pm (after dark), just as I was about to go round and ask them very nicely if they'd let it back in.
I'm aware they aren't necessarily doing anything illegal, and people treat their dogs differently, but surely this isn't ok? I have 2 dogs myself and it makes me so sad that they treat the dog this way. The noise is now becoming a nuisance as well, but a family member in the police said they wouldn't do anything about it. I'm considering reporting to the RSPCA, but I may need some perspective before I jump in, and I wonder if it would be a waste of their time. I don't think speaking to the owner again would help unfortunately.
Would you do anything and, if so, what? Poor, poor dog 