[Beplion]

Assume you're from up north. What other reason would there be to degrade a southern accent???? Southerners are offended by northerners loud accent but we dont complain about it here

[Cbsmith3133@gmail.com]

The BarxBuddy works wonders. It can be found on Amazon or Google.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by DOGSAREKEEPERS

I don't know how often you go to play with your dog but you could explain to the neighbor that you would like both dogs to get along and meet each other. If they can meet & get along the next door dog might not bark so much when your dog is out.
Or...you could ask if it's OK if you call her when you know you are going out with your dog and perhaps she could keep her dog inside during that period of time. Bring a treat for the dog.
or...you could get some freeze dried liver treats and when the dog starts barking throw him a treat over the wall.
or ...if all else fails get a boom box and play something with a heavy bass next to the fence when you are out with your dog . That should annoy both the next door dog and the neighbor and maybe the message will be clear.

If a dog barks, and a liver treat rains down on him, he will forever bark hoping for a second miracle. Never treat a dog who is behaving badly.

[jammaiora]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

Call animal control if you have an issue. It's what they are there for after all. I would suggest you take your dog for a walk....they have four legs just for that purpose.

As for your villa...hmmm...don't they have pretty high fences between them. How would the other dog know unless your dog is making noise that attracts it???

I guess you have never had a dog or not one in a few years. Dogs have keen senses. They know when there are people or animals near them without seeing them.

[The Caretaker]

I have the same problem. We live in a patio villa. Our neighbors leave their 125lb golden retriever at home alone. Their window is at the side of their house just 8 feet from my patio. Barks every time we go out side for as long as we are outside. I made all the calls you did.

So much for peaceful enjoyment of our property.
Shame on disrespecting neighbors who think “They have arrived and can do anything they want,”

[Joanne19335]

I love dogs, so when I had this problem up north, I got to know the dog. Once we were friends, he never barked at me again. Unless you have a severe allergy, make friends with the fur baby.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Joanne19335

I love dogs, so when I had this problem up north, I got to know the dog. Once we were friends, he never barked at me again. Unless you have a severe allergy, make friends with the fur baby.

I agree with this. OP has a dog, so allergies might not be an issue. I would take treats over and personally give them to the dog. More than once. Pet the dog, learn the dog's name. Make sure the dog sees you and gets to know your scent. Then if he barks when you come outside, speak to the dog in a pleasant manner. Even then throw a treat over after he quiets down.
It shouldn't take long for this problem to go away, especially if OP can take her own dog over to meet & greet.

[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

Call animal control if you have an issue. It's what they are there for after all. I would suggest you take your dog for a walk....they have four legs just for that purpose.

As for your villa...hmmm...don't they have pretty high fences between them. How would the other dog know unless your dog is making noise that attracts it???

Dog SMELL other dogs, they don't need to see them! It's rude for the dog owner to allow the dog to go outside when she's not home to supervise. She's been notified of the problem however decided to not do anything about it and not care about neighbors. We had a neighbor before in CA and our dog did not make any noises at all and the dog would go off on him.

[cbmerl]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

Call animal control if you have an issue. It's what they are there for after all. I would suggest you take your dog for a walk....they have four legs just for that purpose.

As for your villa...hmmm...don't they have pretty high fences between them. How would the other dog know unless your dog is making noise that attracts it???

Wow...Snarky!!

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by cbmerl

Wow...Snarky!!

#39
Not snarky, just a question...

[kaj3459]

Most dogs bark because they sense a threat. If they can “see” what it is that they are sensing is a threat and get eventually realize that the threat really isn’t a threat, they usually stop. This may be difficult given the fencing, but perhaps you and your neighbor can come up with some sort of “window” so her dog can “see” your dog and realize it is not a threat!

[justjim]

OP, this situation “is just your luck”. In The Villages you can choose your home but not your neighbors.

[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

Record the "excessive" dog barking and file a complaint with The Villages, animal control and the Police. Other then that you would need to move.

This is an eye opener for me, as I thought The Villages would enforce the bylaws to keep the Communities reputation. I sold my house intending to make a move to The villages, then Covid hit. I decided to stay put a couple of more years before retiring & bought a condo with 20 pages of regulations. Within 4 weeks I realized no one enforces the bylaws, dog owners allowed their pets to run off leash, did not pick up the waste, and my neighbors 55 y/o son displayed his ‘junk’ as he urinated under my carport bc he & Daddy (81 yrs) didn’t like that I installed cameras to watch my vehicles. The police said it is not a crime to display yourself in public as long as no one physically sees you. But it’s ok to be on camera. What has happened to this world?

[Driller703]

Originally Posted by DAVES

As posted elsewhere. When we decided to retire and where to go, I became aware of an island off North Carolina, it had a nice home, it was several acres, it had a small herd of wild horses and was offered for one million. I was teasing when I told my wife I would be king and she could be queen. HUM Immediately there was discontent from the only other resident.

Your rights end where the other persons rights begin. That is truly simple and covers most complex issues. This place can and will become hell when all think ME ME ME.
That includes a barking dog.

I have no idea what this pose means !

[brianherlihy]

well we just have a new home the home next hoor has d dog and he barkes all day long and she takes him out to poop and du all om my grass i told her to stop and she told me to move