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Old 11-01-2012, 08:52 AM
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Hey, at least it's not another poop thread. But have you ever had this problem, and if so, what is the proper way to address it? For the last four days there has been a little dog (I can tell by the bark) barking incessantly. It sounds like the dog is either out in the villa yard or on the lanai. He is really stressing out, like those fear-aggressive issues some small dogs have. We back up to villa walls, and the barking is coming from over the wall. I could probably take a walk over there and identify the villa it's coming from. It starts early in the morning and goes on all day long. Frequently it gets the little dog a couple villas down going too, but his owners pretty much bring that dog inside when he starts barking.

I am hoping this is a temporary thing. The owners may be having work done or something similar that is causing them to sequester the dog outside. However, if it is going to be a permanent thing, I don't think we should have to listen to that all winter long.

Aside from going over there and politely discussing this with the dog's owner--which I doubt would work because what kind of personality type would leave their barking dog outside all day to bother the neighbors?-- who is the proper authority to go to about the problem?

Again, I'm not going to jump on this. I'll give it a couple weeks or a month. But my dog told me he's getting a headache... ;=]
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Old 11-01-2012, 08:59 AM
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:28 AM
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Why put up with it at all ? Call the sheriff's office, they'll send animal control. You are entitled to the quiet enjoyment of your castle.
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:33 AM
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Not mine, we don't wake up early.
Funny! I will X you off the list of perpetrators.
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Why put up with it at all ? Call the sheriff's office, they'll send animal control. You are entitled to the quiet enjoyment of your castle.
All posters so far are right in my view, and you presented your problem so nicely C.

Why can't we ALL try to think about HOW what we we do or don't do affects others???

I haven't called the cops on any neighbors in a lifetime. No one wants to do that. But C is entitled to the enjoyment of her outdoor space too.

Maybe talk to Community Watch or deed restreiction? I think we have noise restrictions on the deed restrictions but I could be wrong.
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Gently toss an alligator over their courtyard wall - problem solved!
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Old 11-01-2012, 10:07 AM
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In my entire life I have never turned anyone for anything, I always try to cut people some slack.

Did these people just get here? One of my neighbors just got in for the winter and their dog is barking like a fool, I figure it will settle in.

When we first moved here, the people next door put in a big palm tree, mine barked at it.

I kind of figure that we're on really close quarters here, it's just not the dogs. I have a neighbor whose grandchild plays the piano FOR HOURS. I don't know what that kid did with the lesson money-I suspect she spent it on cigarettes and beer.

If it doesn't let up, and it bothers you do the right thing and talk to them, turning them in will just seems wrong.
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Make a digital recording and anonymously send them a DVD. Just say that you thought they might be concerned about what their neighbors have to endure all day, every day.
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Poor doggy owners! If all else fails go to WalMart and buy a "Bark Off" for 10 bucks. (They are usually right at the register). I only had to turn it on one time for my dog! It hurts their ears when they bark but you can't hear it! Now all I have to do is show it to him and he won't bark!
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Old 11-01-2012, 10:22 AM
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All these solutions would seriously **** me off, why not just pull on the big girl pants, knock on the door and say "Your dog is making me nuts!".
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In my entire life I have never turned anyone for anything, I always try to cut people some slack.

Did these people just get here? One of my neighbors just got in for the winter and their dog is barking like a fool, I figure it will settle in.

When we first moved here, the people next door put in a big palm tree, mine barked at it.

I kind of figure that we're on really close quarters here, it's just not the dogs. I have a neighbor whose grandchild plays the piano FOR HOURS. I don't know what that kid did with the lesson money-I suspect she spent it on cigarettes and beer.

If it doesn't let up, and it bothers you do the right thing and talk to them, turning them in will just seems wrong.
Just during short visits?? Assuming a young grandchild.
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Old 11-01-2012, 10:26 AM
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Just during short visits?? Assuming a young grandchild.
Is this your grandchild? LOL. I have no idea how old the kid is because, hellooo, I MIND MY OWN BUSINESS.
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Again, I'm not going to jump on this. I'll give it a couple weeks or a month. But my dog told me he's getting a headache... ;=]

A WEEK. A MONTH

Wow, talk about patience!! You get the gold metal.
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Why won't all the dog owners out there with the dogs that are pooping on other people's property and barking admit you are causing alot of distress to your neighbors and you don't care. It is obvious by the amount of threads and posts that this issue needs to be solved by the powers that be. A barking dog is like water torture. It goes on and on and that neighbor can't enjoy what they spent their life savings on. Fair? I don't think so. Laws? Rules? Something to help us all is needed. I just don't understand why there are so many dogs here. Empty nest syndrome? As a community we must come together and find a solution.
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As a dog lover, I would be more concerned about what kind of duress the small dog is in to cause the stress-related incessant barking. It's not the dog that's causing the problem, it's the dog's owners. You would be doing the dog and the owners a favor by having a friendly chat with them.

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