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I used to love dogs...
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Miss XYZ
23-12-2016
I love dogs. Absolutely adore them. Our elderly dog had to be put to sleep a few weeks ago so I'm still thinking about him constantly and grieving for him. His health deteriorated out of nowhere and very suddenly, and on my birthday too! He was absolutely fine and very happy, then suddenly he wasn't fine at all and was put to sleep the following morning. He was an amazing dog, loved by everyone who knew him, and Christmas just won't be the same this year without him here ripping the paper off his presents.
Uncle Fester
23-12-2016
Dogs are OK but there is an art into cooking them the correct way , steaming or slow roast is best
gets coat and leaves
Lyceum
23-12-2016
My next door have three dogs that bark 24/7. I could happily punch the bloke in the throat for allowing it.

Do I blame the dogs? No I'd shout too if I was stuck in a tiny yard for hours on end in the rain/snow/heat.

I adore dogs. Never met one I didn't love. I prefer them to most people, especially kids.
Harper_Milne
23-12-2016
I like looking at pictures of dogs, or maybe when they are far away from me. But generally I don't like being near them. They're noisy, smelly and hyperactive buggers, that are too much bother to take care of. But I didn't grow up around them, i guess it just depends what you're used to.
Wee Tinkers
23-12-2016
Is it incessant? How often and how long is the dog barking. Neighbours might do stuff that tick us off - dogs barking, cats pooping, banging doors, beeping car horns, slamming doors at night, etc, etc so I'm of the belief that if you live in an area where you have neighbours we have to be a bit tolerant to a degree but you shouldn't have to put up with it if it's excessive and unreasonable.

My friend has moved into a house that lay empty for a decade. Think her new neighbours have been spoilt and now someone has moved in they are not happy. One of my friend's dogs when let out in the morning gives a few foofs but then quietens, does her business and goes back in. The neighbours are complaining about her 'nuisance dog' barking. Imo They are being unreasonable. Dogs do bark. Being left to bark for a considerable period throughout the day is a different matter though.

If it is excessive maybe have a polite word and/or keep a record and report to the council maybe. If it's not excessive it's something you might have to live with I'm afraid. Ear plugs maybe?

Our dog would be a barker given half a chance but she's brought in as soon as she starts. It's got to the point she'll often give three barks and then runs to the back door to get back in. I'm a dog lover but a barking dog sets my teeth on edge if left for any length of time.

Originally Posted by Miss XYZ:
“I love dogs. Absolutely adore them. Our elderly dog had to be put to sleep a few weeks ago so I'm still thinking about him constantly and grieving for him. His health deteriorated out of nowhere and very suddenly, and on my birthday too! He was absolutely fine and very happy, then suddenly he wasn't fine at all and was put to sleep the following morning. He was an amazing dog, loved by everyone who knew him, and Christmas just won't be the same this year without him here ripping the paper off his presents.”

I'm really sorry to hear that. It's so hard when they go.
Fairyprincess0
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Harper_Milne:
“I like looking at pictures of dogs, or maybe when they are far away from me. But generally I don't like being near them. They're noisy, smelly and hyperactive buggers, that are too much bother to take care of. But I didn't grow up around them, i guess it just depends what you're used to.”

Hyperactive dogs used to make me nervous.

But, hyper dogs are happy dogs. Happy dogs dont bite....
Tindie_Bais
23-12-2016
I love dogs, I got one of my own!

He a family member to me, I love going home a
And seeing him rushing to me, he give me hug,

It's make me feel really happy after long day at work!

It's great way to come home too , I know his misses me and I do miss him.

I am sure my dog say I love you , he also said no, more then once.

My dogs only barks a lot when my next door neighbour in garden, 7am! Doing garndering.

He a very grumpy dog, when he dose not get enough sleep!

My other next door neighbour have thanks us, there were two people trying to break in there home, my dog started to bark like mad
(Who did complain, once or twice before, after that never did, or anyone else
.on the street,)
Which scared them off.

Dog protects peolpe, more then Peolpe do these days

Anyway I love all animals, 98% animals and creatures (only thing I don't like are slugs and wasps)

I would risk my own. life to save my dog or any animals.
Armi
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by bart4858:
“It's the dog that barks not the neighbour.



Someone shouldn't have to go out of the way to be able to peacefully enjoy their own home. They might also be nervous of having to approach a belligerent, intimidating neighbour, who is not going to get rid of their dog. If it barks when they're out, there's probably not much they can do about it, and may not care as it's not them suffering!

Plus, they could have problems selling their house in future as they will have to reveal any disputes with neighbours.”

Sorry, I'm struggling to see what solution you're suggesting.
1fab
23-12-2016
I loves 'em.
abigail1234
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by bart4858:
“It's the dog that barks not the neighbour.


Someone shouldn't have to go out of the way to be able to peacefully enjoy their own home. They might also be nervous of having to approach a belligerent, intimidating neighbour, who is not going to get rid of their dog. If it barks when they're out, there's probably not much they can do about it, and may not care as it's not them suffering!

Plus, they could have problems selling their house in future as they will have to reveal any disputes with neighbours.”

Originally Posted by bart4858:
“What if the dog barks when it's left alone? With the owner at work or whatever. How are they going to tell it to stop?

And some dogs will bark in those circumstances, and some won't - with the same owner. So it's to do with the animal.

Whichever way you look at it, it appears to a nuisance for the person next door, either having to suffer, or having to confront their neighbour. Or if the owner acknowledges there is an issue, then they have to solve it.

(Replacing the dog with a goldfish would be a good compromise - in my opinion.)”

Thank you bart. You totally get it! I think the idea of the replacement goldfish is an excellent one

Originally Posted by Granny McSmith:
“I used to love dogs when I was a child. I grew out of it.

I sympathise, OP. I moved house this year, partly to get away from barking dogs next door.”

Until you live with neighbours who have barking dogs, you don't realise what it's like. The noise just goes right through you, like a pneumatic drill! They only got the dog last year so I never really understood the problem when complained in forums like this. Now I do! I hope your neighbours have only quiet dogs Granny - or none at all

Originally Posted by Nicola32:
“The neighbour allows the dog to bark.

I have a dog, if she barks while in the garden I tell her to stop. If she continued to bark I would bring her back indoors.

It's about having some consideration for the people living near you.”

I'd love to have you as my neighbour!

Originally Posted by LakieLady:
“I trained my dog to stop barking in the garden by rewarding her with a biscuit when she stopped.

Now, when she wants a biscuit, she goes out in the garden and barks. ”

abigail1234
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Wee Tinkers:
“Is it incessant? How often and how long is the dog barking. Neighbours might do stuff that tick us off - dogs barking, cats pooping, banging doors, beeping car horns, slamming doors at night, etc, etc so I'm of the belief that if you live in an area where you have neighbours we have to be a bit tolerant to a degree but you shouldn't have to put up with it if it's excessive and unreasonable.

My friend has moved into a house that lay empty for a decade. Think her new neighbours have been spoilt and now someone has moved in they are not happy. One of my friend's dogs when let out in the morning gives a few foofs but then quietens, does her business and goes back in. The neighbours are complaining about her 'nuisance dog' barking. Imo They are being unreasonable. Dogs do bark. Being left to bark for a considerable period throughout the day is a different matter though.

If it is excessive maybe have a polite word and/or keep a record and report to the council maybe. If it's not excessive it's something you might have to live with I'm afraid. Ear plugs maybe?

Our dog would be a barker given half a chance but she's brought in as soon as she starts. It's got to the point she'll often give three barks and then runs to the back door to get back in. I'm a dog lover but a barking dog sets my teeth on edge if left for any length of time.



I'm really sorry to hear that. It's so hard when they go.”

Thank you. That's a very helpful post. I do have ear plugs now and I do know I have to be more tolerant: I've been spoiled because we have never had barking dogs before, although a few of our neighbours have dogs. I will take notes of how long and how often the dog barks but how much she can do about it, I don't know....My other neighbours go to work so wouldn't be around to hear it.
BIB: It is strange the effect a barking dog has: "setting my teeth on edge" is a good description!
bart4858
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by Armi:
“Sorry, I'm struggling to see what solution you're suggesting.”

There might not be one. If someone inconsiderately decides to keep animals that annoy (and sometimes intimidate) the neighbours there might be little to be done if they are uncooperative.

Unless the nuisance is extreme so that the authorities have to do something, but you can be driven round the bend long before. Even an animal barking (or whining, howling or whimpering) sporadically can get on your nerves, as you then can't concentrate on anything except waiting for the next bark. (Yes I speak from experience.)

It might turn out the only option is to move.
ilar
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by SegaGamer:
“I am another who has never liked them. They stink, they are noisy, they get over excited over everything, they constantly want attention, they jump all over you, they are messy, they get their hair everywhere.......i never have and never will understand why so many people like dogs.

Like you abigail1234, i have a neighbour who has dogs that never shut up. If they go out and leave the dogs alone for a few hours it is horrible. The dogs just bark non stop until they get home.

Dogs are more hassle than they are worth. The biggest problem is so many people get a dog just because they want one and think they are cute, they never truly think about the effort you need to put in. This is why we get so many problems that i listed above. Most dog owners don't actually know how to handle a dog properly.”


Quite a lot like people really, they stink, are messy, loud, jump all over you if they get the chance, hair everywhere (if they still have any want attention, you get a partner and then realise just how much trouble they can be to keep happy.
Armi
23-12-2016
Originally Posted by bart4858:
“There might not be one. If someone inconsiderately decides to keep animals that annoy (and sometimes intimidate) the neighbours there might be little to be done if they are uncooperative.

Unless the nuisance is extreme so that the authorities have to do something, but you can be driven round the bend long before. Even an animal barking (or whining, howling or whimpering) sporadically can get on your nerves, as you then can't concentrate on anything except waiting for the next bark. (Yes I speak from experience.)

It might turn out the only option is to move.”

So when you find your neighbour's dog's barking to be a nuisance, the first consideration should be to immediately move house? Not approach them and discuss it?
callumfreeman
24-12-2016
Good for you.
CravenHaven
24-12-2016
Originally Posted by barbeler:
“The trouble is that dog owners get immune to the stink and don't realise what they're houses smell like to other people. They take them in their caravans and motorhomes as well, which makes them almost impossible to sell afterwards. I remember one dealer showing me his 'fogging' machine, which saturates the inside with odour neutraliser. It works just long enough to unload the thing onto some poor sucker who's then stuck with it.”

had to call on an old person in flats once. Went up one staircase, thought it smelled of wee. Went up another staircase, it smelled of dog. Maybe old people are the only ones who can put up with all this
Kai Thompson
24-12-2016
A dog is as nice as its owner.
bart4858
24-12-2016
Originally Posted by Armi:
“So when you find your neighbour's dog's barking to be a nuisance, the first consideration should be to immediately move house?”

Read my post again; moving house would be a last resort. But any form of dispute with a neighbour can make selling your house harder if you're an owner-occupier.

You can try talking to them, but with the wrong sort of neighbour they could end up making things more intolerable for you. People who like to have dogs are going to put their own and their pets' interest above yours. If the dog barks incessantly when left alone, which is not going to bother them as they're out when it happens, they're hardly going to get rid of it.

(In fact this is exactly what my neighbour told me. But I phrased it very politely on a card I put through his letterbox, pretending I was concerned about the welfare of the animal rather than suggesting it was a nuisance.)

But the thing is that not everyone is assertive enough to confront their neighbour over such matters. They don't want to risk a load of verbal abuse or worse.
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