Annoying neighbor help....

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Daven75

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Well, you guys seem to be pretty good with these kinds of topics. I live in a smaller house and my neighbors have a dog that they seem to have recently gotten within the last year. Its a golden. Now, don't get me wrong, I love dogs but this dog is killing me. There's a small area in the fence in the corner that is right by my house/room and the dog looks out it. Now this wouldn't be a problem but this dog literally barks from the instant its let outside till it's bouncing off the door barking and whining to be let back in. It also is not a normal bark, its got a growl/bark that honestly makes me worried that if it gets out its just gonna be aggressive. I know dogs. I know some signs of when they might be aggressive and this dog is interesting. There are like cinder blocks and a piece of wood blocking where this dog could get out.

My problem is the barking. During the day I couldn't care less. But at night, the latest they let it out is 10:30- to 10:45 and its outside for around 10mins. Now this dog barks the whole time its outside, I don't know when it freakin takes a ####!. Anyways, I'm going to be having classes early int he morning where I am going to have to go to sleep early and this whole late night bark sessions need to stop. What are my options? I'm not gonna poison the dog or anything. I've never met them, just nodded to the guy when he leaves his driveway. I don't wanna go straight to animal control with an issue but I don't wanna have to deal with them and then having to call animal control and have them get pissed at me. I'm going to have 8am classes so thats the biggest problem. Its not like I have issues with needing quiet or anything cause my other neighbor has a cj5/7 with an AMC 360 thats loud as hell but that's fine cause its only for a few seconds. Any suggestions or advice?

TL/DR- Annoying neighbors dog barks late at night, I need it to stop.
 
Knock on their door, introduce yourself, take a 6 pack as a welcome and explain your concerns
 
@Docpeanut: Perfect advice. Best to start with a friendly conversation and introduce yourself.
 
My buddy use to buy dog treats, slip some benadryl in them and toss them to his neighbors dogs... they were outside dogs though so ten minutes might not matter.

My uncle use to take a bb gun to stray dogs around his house in the country...drove them off, might make him shut up and it won't kill him or mark him
 
Docpeanut said:
Knock on their door, introduce yourself, take a 6 pack as a welcome and explain your concerns
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+1. But as far as Animal Control is concerned, if you went that route, it is my understanding that they are not required to tell the dog owner who is filing a complaint; you would remain anonymous. Unless of course you live in a place where there are no other neighbors.
 
Establish a liking to the Mexican culture. Buy a rooster. Also buy a very low end stereo. Replace the speakers with mainly subwoofers. All hours of the day blast meriachi music. Mow your lawn at 5:30am every day... On the hour... Learn a new trade. How to operate a jack hammer perhaps. Practice regularly. Become a regular at a biker bar and weekly host chopper meets at your house where you will have burn out contests at midnight. Tues are best.

If the noise doesn't work start doing things that directly involve them. Accuse the man of the house of having an affair with your wife. If you don't have a wife even better. Water your lawn using their water supply and Hell use their water hose while you're at it. Ask to borrow uncommon things from them with no intention of returning it even if you don't need it. For instance a blow dryer, toaster, or toilet seat. Get a tree that drops a bunch of leaves like a lavender tree and plant it right on your property line.

If all else fails get 9 Chihuahuas and place a scare crow in your back yard. Chihuahuas will love the scarecrow.

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My uncle has the same problem go talk to them if that does not work when you leave for school at 6am bang on there door and it will wake them up and make the dog bark. every time before you go to school then they will quit letting there dog out it worked for him lol
 
OP- Plainfield eh? Come out to the May 18th chicago detail meet in Woodstock as we'll tell you what to do then....


JK..but in all seriousness i'd simply strike a short conversation with your neighbors next time you see them on the driveway. Be polite and state your cause. I'm sure you are not the only one on the forum that had to do something like that.
 
trekkeruss said:
+1. But as far as Animal Control is concerned, if you went that route, it is my understanding that they are not required to tell the dog owner who is filing a complaint; you would remain anonymous. Unless of course you live in a place where there are no other neighbors.
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Hey hey, Alexandria, VA!

Funny, my 12th grade Government teacher went over this exact scenario as his last little life lesson before leaving high school.

He said if the neighbor gets a citation and wants to fight it in court, then you will be outed.
 
Docpeanut said:
Knock on their door, introduce yourself, take a 6 pack as a welcome and explain your concerns
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This. No sense ruining a neighborly relationship. Animal control won't be able to help you, only thing that might is if your city / town / whatever has a noise ordinance, you can file a complaint. But that's only if you can't solve it diplomatically.


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brondondolon said:
Establish a liking to the Mexican culture. Buy a rooster. Also buy a very low end stereo. Replace the speakers with mainly subwoofers. All hours of the day blast meriachi music. Mow your lawn at 5:30am every day... On the hour... Learn a new trade. How to operate a jack hammer perhaps. Practice regularly. Become a regular at a biker bar and weekly host chopper meets at your house where you will have burn out contests at midnight. Tues are best.

If the noise doesn't work start doing things that directly involve them. Accuse the man of the house of having an affair with your wife. If you don't have a wife even better. Water your lawn using their water supply and Hell use their water hose while you're at it. Ask to borrow uncommon things from them with no intention of returning it even if you don't need it. For instance a blow dryer, toaster, or toilet seat. Get a tree that drops a bunch of leaves like a lavender tree and plant it right on your property line.

If all else fails get 9 Chihuahuas and place a scare crow in your back yard. Chihuahuas will love the scarecrow.

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Winner.
 
I had some annoying neighbors once. One day I faced all my stereo speakers towards their apartment (row houses Brooklyn, NY), which was adjacent to my apartment, put on Slayer South of Heaven Album on repeat at max volume and left for the day. Problem solved.
 
Docpeanut said:
Knock on their door, introduce yourself, take a 6 pack as a welcome and explain your concerns
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:iagree: In addition to taking the friendly, neighborly, high road, perhaps if they would outfit it to the dog, suggest a barking collar for the dog. If your rest really is important to you, perhaps you'd offer to pay for said barking collar.
 
Unreasoning rodent repellant on high!

Made dogs cross road instead of urinating on my wheels!

Best spent £35 and hour off amusement
 
GenesisCoupe said:
OP- Plainfield eh? Come out to the May 18th chicago detail meet in Woodstock as we'll tell you what to do then....


JK..but in all seriousness i'd simply strike a short conversation with your neighbors next time you see them on the driveway. Be polite and state your cause. I'm sure you are not the only one on the forum that had to do something like that.
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Haha currently I'm in Edwardsville, IL for school and I will be till next december :[ I would love to trust me!

tuscarora dave said:
:iagree: In addition to taking the friendly, neighborly, high road, perhaps if they would outfit it to the dog, suggest a barking collar for the dog. If your rest really is important to you, perhaps you'd offer to pay for said barking collar.
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Ok guys, thanks for the advice. It seems like everyone I have asked its 50/50 on either just calling the cops/animal control or going over and talking to them.


If I go and talk to them I should apparently look up the ordinances ahead of time just so I know what I'm talking about. I'm going to email the city today and see what their ordinances are for this situation.
 
Hold off on the ordinance until you talk to your neighbor. A friendly chat can often accomplish much more
 
brondondolon said:
Establish a liking to the Mexican culture. Buy a rooster. Also buy a very low end stereo. Replace the speakers with mainly subwoofers. All hours of the day blast meriachi music. Mow your lawn at 5:30am every day... On the hour... Learn a new trade. How to operate a jack hammer perhaps. Practice regularly. Become a regular at a biker bar and weekly host chopper meets at your house where you will have burn out contests at midnight. Tues are best.

If the noise doesn't work start doing things that directly involve them. Accuse the man of the house of having an affair with your wife. If you don't have a wife even better. Water your lawn using their water supply and Hell use their water hose while you're at it. Ask to borrow uncommon things from them with no intention of returning it even if you don't need it. For instance a blow dryer, toaster, or toilet seat. Get a tree that drops a bunch of leaves like a lavender tree and plant it right on your property line.

If all else fails get 9 Chihuahuas and place a scare crow in your back yard. Chihuahuas will love the scarecrow.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using AG Online
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LMAO! Yes, a definite winner here! Haha...
 
I've never met them, just nodded to the guy when he leaves his driveway.

SOunds like this is your problem. Why not discuss it amicably with them and not us?

"Hi, I'm your neighbor, and I noticed you got a new dog. He's a beautiful dog. If you don't mind I'd like to see if you can help me with something...." and take it from there.
 
BTW, there are rules in just about any town for noise control. For example, workers usually can work from 8am to 7pm. Barking dogs usually follow the same rules.
 
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