Barking dog
 

Does anyone have a problem with a neighbor that has a barking dog? Does your neighbor just let their dog out and bark and bark? I am thinking about a CYV or a home with a wall behind it and am concerned about about barking dogs. BTW, I own a dog and love her to pieces!

Missy

We live behind a villa wall and we have a doggy. The dog behind us does bark a lot, if we come outside. Finley (who has been known to be a bit bark-y himself) generally just ignores the other dog - though in the beginning he used to bark back - and that had me worried that all the neighbors would be upset.

Mostly, I don't even hear her barking anymore - or maybe she has just gotten used to us.

Missy -

You'll have that sometimes! We've got it - someone behind us in a CYV lets their two dogs out now and then as you'd expect they would. One of the pooches just goes on and on until they get back in the house. We never hear any attempt by the owner to quiet the guy down. Fortunately, the dogs aren't out all that often or for too long at a stretch. Overall, not bothersome to us.

Everyone: Please don't misinterpret the post - we love dogs! Just trying to respond to the o.p.'s questions.

Bill

Two doors down from our rental CYV a dog often barked incessantly, sometimes late at night or early in the morning. We could hear it clearly from our bedroom. We thought it very inconsiderate as the homeowner had to be aware of the barking. In this case "good fences did not make good neighbors". Just one reason why we would never purchase a CYV.

Just an FYI.... It doesn't have to be a CYV with a dog barking issue. Lots of folks let their pets roam the birdcage and they bark at everything that goes by.... Dog barking, once in a while isn't an issue, but one that barks constantly ....AAARRRGGGGG!!!! That would be time to invite the neighbor over for a glass of wine and [hopefully] they'd leave their dog out and it would bark the whole time they are there....

Fumar... Any suggestions ???? ;)

Fumar, just as a warning. No soup recipes.

We ran into the barking dog problem in a patio villa. The villa across the street from us had a dog, and the owner would leave the windows open when she left. The dog would bark all day long. And when that dog barked, all the other dogs in the neighborhood would start barking. Drove me nuts - we sold out and moved to another neighborhood. We've been lucky here, no problems with noisy animals. I've heard that there are many dog owners in the courtyard villas, so suspect there could be a problem with barking dogs.

Thank you for your responses. I guess I would just go and speak to the neighbor myself. Love the idea of a CYV, but was thinking of the echo associated with the barking.

Also, if we purchased a CYV on a golf course, would the dogs bark at everyone playing the course?

I guess I'm just "thinking too much about this"!!!:confused:

Ah, but better to give it some thought now rather than after the fact!!! :)

Bill

i live in a cyv on a golf course and my dog doesnt bark. i think its the breed not the location you should worry about.

Consecutive Disruption Law
In Mount Dora, Florida, the law says dogs may not bark for more than five minutes at a time. City officials may consider it excessive If a dog barks longer than five minutes, and neighbors are entitled to call police. Mount Dora law also says that a dog may not bark for more than three 5-minute periods in a 24-hour span, according to a 2007 ordinance. These laws are called consecutive disruption laws because they address problems related to dogs barking consecutively for relatively long periods of time.

Personally I think it is the owner not the breed, but just my opinion....

I got a kick out of this :a20:

http://www.ultimatebarkcontrol.com/DS_Pro_video.htm

Of course check your deed restrictions before installing.... :police:

aj - Doesn't sound like it would be the answer to ALL barking, though:

"The Dog Silencer Pro trains dogs to stop nuisance barking (boredom and attention-getting barking) but is designed to have no effect on instinctual or protective barking."

Bill

I had a problem with a barking dog in the home behind mine. I simply put my speakers in the window turned up the volume and played a recording of a dog barking. It only took a couple times and the problem was solved.

Although not in The Village YET, I solved our dog barking problem with a little $10 "BarkOFF" that I got at WalMart. It hurts their ears and they stop barking. Now I just have to put it where he sees it and not even turn it on and he won't bark. Don't know what the range is but works all over the house.

Barking dog
 

Well I have to admit I am afraid of dogs..but just four kinds big ones and little ones live ones and dead ones. so the $10 Barkoff at Walmart sounds like a good investment for me. Do yout think it would work on snakes? I am afraid of snakes but only four kinds............

Boy, I'm glad you didn't ask if it would work on a loquacious spouse! http://www.seekgod.ca/forum/images/s...miley-whew.gif

Barking dog
 

Sky, you too huh!:

I'll bet not as much as you though! http://th492.photobucket.com/albums/...aumendreh2.gif

I have two dogs and they like to go out. They are not barkers unless provoked by other dogs barking or a gecko making a getaway. On those occasions when they do bark I am outside in a flash to put an end to it because I once lived next to a barking dog whose owners left it outside 24/7 and I know what it is like.

This is what I call a solution! :a20:

I live in a wonderful neighborhood in the Village of Duval. We have a "Barker" in our back yard...problem is...it's not a dog!! Sitting in my neighbor's lanai one evening, we heard it the first time. We all swore it was coming from my lanai. Went to my house and it sounded like it was from my neighbor's lanai! Evidently it is some type of either frog or lizard that is living in-between our yards! Never saw it...but we sure hear it! Sounds exactly like a high pitched
yippy little dog's bark! We have a standing joke when we hear it...Please keep your dog quiet!

The Villages Deed Compliance officer will speak to the owner of the barking dog followign a complaint. Second complaint and the animal control pays a visit. No one needs to listen to a barking dog and the fault lies with the owner, pure and simple. Have mercy!

Barking dog...
 

well, I live in a Designer with a wall behind me....and my next door neighbor complains that when I am GONE he can hear my little one barking....SO, now I feel guilty going away! This is with all windows and doors closed---
(but, the neighbor on the other side doesn't hear anything at all). Some people just love to complain about anything---as my dog is NEVER barking early in the morning or in the evening...just maybe in the afternoon when I go out....
Lynn

I think Redtail is correct. We lived in a CYV for three years and I never heard barking dogs at all. Never. We backed on a golf course and our dogs never barked at golfers.

Now we have a house on a golf course and our dogs totally ignore the golfers. Unless the golfer leaves the course and comes close to our house. Then the dog barks to alert me, and that is her job.

LMAO!!!!!!!!! You are too much!!!! Tit for tat and bark for bark...LOL

Okay ditsyfitzy, I have several ideas you can try. Your dog is either bored, or scared when you are away.

Boredom: try using a "Kong" which is a hard rubber chewy thingy you can get at Petco or PetSmart. Put inside something you dog loves but can't eat too fast, like chicken babyfood or peanut butter, or even a hard treat like a biscuit can be wedged inside. The dog will work and work on the Kong and it will relieve boredom. This Kong toy is especially adored by lickers like Yorkies.

Or, you can hide kibble in different places around the house and the dog will be on a search-and-find mission while you are gone. Long after the kibble has been eaten it leaves a scent mark and your dog will revisit those locations again and again searching. (Be sure to put doggie in a bathroom with the door closed while you are hiding the kibble so he/she can't see you hide the stuff).

Fear or Restlessness: There is a new invention called Thundershirt or Anxiety Wrap and it simply is a stretchy material made into a sort of sweater that closes with velcro. The compression on the nervous system calms the dog. It works on my yappy littly poodle very well. http://www.thundershirt.com/

Or, you can get another companion for your dog -- yes, go to the shelter and find another dog. I did this for my little Yorkie when he was young. Worked like a charm.

Barking dog...
 

Thanks!
I actually HAVE one of those thunder-shirts.....can't tell if it works or not--as I am not HOME when she has it on!

Unfortunately, my Yorkie, Hillary Rodham--isn't at all interested in food--(can you believe it?) so the treat thing and the KONG doesn't work with her....

She is a rescue--and had four owners before me ...and all of this before she was one year old---I have had her for two years now--and we have made great strides. I WISH I had trained her to go in a crate when I left the house---but, I didn't.....and it would be cruel to try that now.

And, yes--I'd love to rescue another---just kind of waiting for the right time....and the right rescue to come along. She is very much the ALPHA DOG--(as you can imagine by her name :thumbup:)...and so, I need one that is more subdued....

Thanks!
Lynn

people just don't care about others...I wonder if the tables were turn how they would feel.....dogs are becoming a problem because of their owers they just dont care......

Take heed, wannabe villagers.
 

Dear ones who have yet to visit....... You need to know, and I don't think this will change, that there are a LOT of doggies and Republicans here.

Some are nicer than others.:thumbup:

Barking dog...
 

I don't see it that way--I deeply care about my neighbors having to listen to barking....it's just that dogs DO BARK! Mine barks when it needs to go out--that is how I know. As long as your dog isn't barking early in the morning or late at night---GET REAL! Dogs bark!

Yes, there are a lot of dogs here--and WAYYYYYYYYYY too many Republicans!!!! :D

I think there are wayyyyy too many of both!

One of the reasons we have chosen to move to TV next year is because it is dog friendly. I am looking forward to joining dog clubs and enrolling in classes with my dogs. My husband is looking forward to playing golf every day.
Jeanne

Josephine,

This is your second post about dogs in which you are negative. Are you related to Fumar?

All kidding aside, I think most people that have pets are responsible. Just as I think most people with their grand kids visiting keep them quiet as well. There will always be those folks who are insensitive to others - whether it is grandma who thinks it's ok for her granddaughter to play on others' lawns, or dog owners who let them bark incessantly or grandpa who allows the little guy to drive the golf cart or the pet owners who allow their pets to pee/poop on others property.

TV is a high density community. You will hear more and see more than if you are surrounded by 10 acres. We need to be flexible.

No I am not related to Fumar and how dare you say something like that to me you don't know me and I don't know you we all have freedom of speech and I spoke out of how I feel. I have many friends who have dogs and I love them but there is a place for everything and everyone and I am sorry to say the town square is not one of them....and I am flexible....I have had many dogs and cats and birds for my children whiile they were growing up but I never took them to places where they shouldn't be...And I think you have it all wrong this is a friendly town for people......Thats why we move here to make friends and enjoy our lives....

TV is dog friendly. They have dog parks, dog clubs and dog classes. The dogs are allowed in the Squares and I would have no problem bringing my 2 registered Therapy Dogs to the squares. They are allowed in hospitals, nursing homes, library for reading programs etc.

Josephine.

Dear Kate was kidding you a little.

Fumar is a nice person.

This is a nice place.

The rules allow the dogs to be at the squares.

I enjoy them and have NOT ever had any difficulty with them.

We all have a right to our views and our feelings.

People taking their dogs to the squares aren't breaking any rules.

If everyone were exactly the same they would only sell vanilla ice cream.

I like kitties very very much...and no one ever gets to see our two kitties.

I will take the republicans anyday, the barking dogs are annoying.

My wife will tell you I HATE barking dogs, and we now have 4! My sister-in-law introduced us to a little gizmo called "Pet Agree". It is a training aid from a pet supplier in Dothan, AL called Jeffers. She uses it on her Chihuahua, who really barks, almost when anyone moves! So we got us one and use it occasionally on our "herd". The instructions says it works up to 20', but I used it over the fence on a neighbor's dog, which was outside the 20-feet, and I'm thinking it worked.

It was only $23. Below is the link to their website. There is a birdhouse model on page 1, along with several other models, with a greater range some of you might consider. The "Pet Agree" we bought is on page two. We will certainly bring ours when hopefully we move to TV in 18 months. Might even take it to the town squares! :smiley:

Good luck. I think some people just don't hear their dogs barking; BUT, I sure do.:(

http://www.jefferspet.com/training-b...10023/start/0/

Josephine - I was just kidding about Fumar - and he really is a nice many, just not a dog lover.

You say you love dogs - but you keep talking about how dog owners are making this not a welcome place for people... Sorry, but I just don't see it.

You have the right to your opinion that the squares are not a place for dogs - but the rules disagree and say that just ain't so. We have made many friends here - some who are allergic to cats, so when they visit the kitty goes in the bedroom.

Pet owners need to think of others - and non-pet owners need to realize that while the pets may not be "people" (although to some they are), that pet owners are also people with the right to bring their pets to places where they are lawfully allowed to do so.