Redditor Recommends Earplugs, And Sleepy Time Podcasts To Neighbor Who Complains Of His Dogs Barking

"I’m a non-confrontational person and consider myself a good neighbor"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 5, 2022

Nobody should ever think that a dog would never bark. That would be absurd, like expecting a toddler to never speak.

However, some dogs bark unnecessarily. Finding out what makes your dog bark excessively is the first step to solving the issue if it exists in your home.

You can only start treating their barking issues after you understand why they are barking. Even the most devoted dog lovers among us become annoyed when their neighbor's dog barks nonstop.

The incessant barking might make it difficult to sleep, ruin your time outside, and generally be a nuisance. You understand that your neighbor's dog's barking is causing you to lose focus, but then what can you do? 

Well, talking to your neighbors should be your first step. They might not even be aware of the barking if they are gone from the house all day.

Alternatively, they might already be addressing the issue, and that’s if they are aware of it. So it’s best to meet your neighbors in person and in a nice and respectful manner while letting them know that the barking is starting to bother you and your family.

Just describe the issue and give them an opportunity to answer; don’t assume or accuse, as they can be inexperienced dog owners. This is exactly what the OP’s neighbor did, but he received a backlash instead. 

This Redditor has asked the neighbor to try different options rather than training the dogs

You don’t see him asking the sun to not shine

Redditors wasted no time in coming for the OP as they were of the opinion that the dogs needed to be trained. In fact, the OP was thoroughly roasted in the comments, and here are some of them below...

1. They are barking most of the time

2. You should not be leaving your dogs outside

3. Your dog's barking incessantly is your fault

4. It's hard to ignore dogs barking

5. You are not being a good neighbor

6. Teach your dogs to shut up

7. You're too lazy to take care of your dogs

8. Train your dogs, OP

9. Why do you even have the dogs?

10. Where you as the owner steps in...

11. Most areas have specific laws on record

12. The only helpful thing you could have done

13. You have to train and manage your dogs

14. This Redditor says it all

15. A lousy, aggressively Intrusive neighbor

16. Sounds like they bark constantly

17. Don't just let your dogs keep barking

18. This Redditor has an interesting story to share

19. This Redditor needs additional info

20. This Redditor is pitying the OP's neighbors

The OP added an update in the comments later on and here it is...

No one wants to deal with a dog who barks consistently, and it’s even worse when the dog owner doesn’t even care. The OP has been put in place for behaving in such an entitled manner, and we love to see it.

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Maryjane