Let me start with I know dogs bark. That's what they do, but this is getting out of hand. Its not the come play with me bark. Its the I'm gonna get you with hair stand up on its back bark. I can not go in my back yard with out the dog going crazy. If it hears me in the front yard it goes crazy. Its not just me because the other neighbors have the same problem. Not just the next door neighbors but two doors down as well. The problem has been brought up to the owner several times, but he has no problem because its a dog and they bark. I really hope it does not get out because I think it might attack someone. No specific breed just a medium size brown dog. What can I do about the barking?
My sister-in-law called and had the police visit the owner of a barking dog (that was also mistreated). The piece of trash responded by poisoning her dog. Your first step is to find neighbors that agree with you and have everyone file a complaint at the same time to police.
I don't know what you can do if the owner isn't caving to neighborhood pressure. Do you and your neighbors have a good relationship with this fellow/fellet? Maybe ya'll can invite them to a block party/poker/dog walking/etc. to try and make those ears more receptive. When I've had people angry at my dog barking at night there was one lady who was a horrible nuisance, leaving death threats at night on the phone and calling the cops, who really can't do anything. It made us dig in our heels a little, even if we knew the neighbors we liked weren't happy w/ us. But I don't know your neighbor-perhaps they're one of those awful excuses for human beings that mistreats their pets. In that case, a call to Animal control/ASPCA is the only option.
One neighbor talked to a friend at animal control they said they could not do anything unless the dog is loose or bit someone. Personally I don't want anything bad to happen to the dog or have it taken a way from its home. I just want it to settle down and stop barking. Thinking about getting a dog whistle.
Work with the neighbor and see if they are trying to fix the problem but haven't been able to or if they really just don't care. Those are two different situations. And the way you would move forward would depend.
No HOA? I'd go to them first, with something signed by several of your neighbors saying the dog is being a genuine nuisance. After that I'd start calling the cops or expressing concern to whatever the appropriate authority would be for animals. And I would keep doing this until the situation is resolved. My perspective: I have 2 dogs who both love to bark at peaceful next door neighbors (and neighbors' dogs), so I am always aware of that and bring them in the second they start barking. If I hear the neighbors in their backyard or see they have guests over I don't even let my dogs out in the back. As the dog owner it is my responsibility to make sure my dogs aren't being a pain in the ass to everyone around me. (I've taken them to training and have done a lot to try to calm them down - mine are too old to fix at this point. So I just have to stay on top of them all the time.)
report a neglected dog locked in balcony http://hspca.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/cruelty_and_rescue_animal_cruelty_laws
nothing can be done by animal control themselves, but of course you can file a noise complaint against a constantly barking dog. The cops should respond. The desired outcome should be that the dog gets professional training to stop barking. Though you and your neighbors should feel absolutely no obligation to do this, I guess you all could chip in and buy it some training.
All you can do is hate your neighbor. Ultimately, it's his dog and he's not trying to do anything about it. That...or move. But, could run into the same situation in your new location. LOL We have some of the same situations in my neighborhood. It could be worse. The dogs could be out back and bark all night long. That's a bigger nightmare. But, I'm not sure you can equate an aggressive barking dog to then one that is going to bite you if it gets out. A lot of dogs are like that but are friendly when out and won't go attack someone. At a minimum, your neighbor should be willing to splurge on a no bark collar and try it on the dog when it is in the backyard. But, your neighbor is a prick so.
Try to win it over with real beef jerky. I'm not kidding. It may take a few days, maybe a few weeks. Pick a time when you know the dog is alone. Go out and drop a piece of jerky on his side, then walk away. Do it the next day and so on. Don't make a big deal about coaxing the dog to come. They will pick the time when they feel ready to greet you. Then you'll actually be able to pet them, if you want. I used to do this to chained dogs who I felt sorry for...mostly watch dogs at junk yards and mechanics car lots in east Heights area of N. Main. My main reason was not to win them over but to refill their water dish. Winning them over was the first step requirement .It worked on many of them. I never did it to a neighbor dog, so I suppose you might be in the backyard a lot. Don't give it too many treats. Same time each day (if possible) works best. And remember, often they bark in their yard because they are alone and scared, so aggression is a front. They are pack animals, so you can win it over Patience and consistency is the key For your case, it might only stop them from barking at you when you are in the yard. Still it might not work, as they may bark for your attention even if they like you. But I'd try it.
http://www.ultimatebarkcontrol.com/...clid=CNqg793KtdECFYa1wAodwJcNFw#page=Main-Tab Never tried it, but it may help.
that's one heck of a leap to make. hes a jerk off for not bring the dog in but i can't say that means he is mistreating his pet.
Install a major PA system just inches from your neighbor's property and prepare a 30-second sound loop of a vacuum running. Rig the system to be automatically played anytime the dog barks. Make sure this will be played at about 110 decibels. I mean... I know it's a lot of trouble but it would be very satisfying and effective. That dog would stop barking, and all your neighbors would have something new to complain about.
