Barking Dogs
I think it makes a big difference whether a dog is tied or walled. I can only speak for my dog, Bob the Beagle, and he never barks. He howls, and its a strong, deep howl that I wouldn't want to hear often if I were my neighbor, so I do my best to make sure his howls stop quickly when started. They generally start when he is in our picket-fenced yard in NY, where he can see the neighbors and takes exception to whatever they are doing. I'm hoping that the high walls of a CY would keep him from howling much, as they do a great job of creating privacy. If not for the walled options (CV and the new vinyl fenced ranch homes), I honestly don't think I would consider buying in TV. It's just not fair to expect neighbors, especially when they are so close together, to have to put up with a howling dog. Hey, even I don't like to hear it . . . . unless he's on the trail of a rabbit!
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