Redditor Asks If They Should Report Neighbor To The Police For Her Dog's Excessive Barking

"I honestly feel bad for the dog, it is a 70 lb dog that is in the house most of the day."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• January 10, 2023

It is heartbreaking to see the neglect some people show their dogs by leaving them to bark all day long. This neglect can have a lasting impact on the dog, both physically and mentally.

Dogs that are left to bark all day long suffer from boredom, frustration, and lack of stimulation. They may also become anxious, destructive, or aggressive toward other animals and people.

In addition to the physical and mental stress that can come from being left to bark all day long, these dogs also suffer from a lack of exercise and proper nutrition to stay healthy and happy. This can lead to various health problems, including obesity, heart disease, arthritis, etc.

One Redditor asked: "AITA Reporting Neighbor Dog Excessive Barking." OP has a neighbor from hell. She moved in about a year ago.

Unfortunately, she doesn't take good care of her dog - it enters OP's yard, poops on the lawn, jumps on the cars, etc. But, of course, its owner doesn't really care about this.

So OP called animal control when they found the dog jumping on the hood of their car. So now the neighbor leaves the dog alone in the backyard for hours, and it barks constantly.

Animal control can't do anything about the noise since it is the job of the police. OP is wondering if it would be too much.

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OP asks:

OP has a neighbor from hell. She moved in about a year ago. She doesn't take good care of her dog - it enters OP's yard, poops n the lawn, jumps on the cars, etc. But, of course, its owner doesn't really care about this.

OP called animal control when they found the dog jumping on the hood of their car

So now the neighbor leaves the dog alone in the backyard for hours, and it barks constantly.

Animal control can't do anything about the noise since it is the job of the police. OP is wondering if it would be too much.

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:

It sounds like animal neglect

OP should be prepared for escalation

OP says:

OP should protect themselves and their property.

The barking is there because the dog is not stimulated enough

"It sounds like she’s purposely leaving the dog to bark at this point."

All of these issues can be avoided by providing your dog with the proper care and attention that they need. This includes providing them with regular exercise, healthy meals, plenty of mental stimulation, and lots of love and affection.

If you are unable to provide your dog with the care and attention that they need, then it is important to find another home for them so that it can receive the care and attention that they need. It looks to us that the neighbor is doing some things simply out of spite.

She is hurting her dog and ruining the relationship with her neighbors.

Damjan