Dog owners: help!!!!! My neighbours are complaining that my puppy is too loud and crying every early morning? They said they'll report him?

Question

Help?! Is there any action I can do to go against my neighbours? To defend and keep my dog. Would they really take him away??? He's a 7 month old Beagle puppy and he cries every time he's left alone and early in the morning, so it's been annoying everyone. Apparently there'll be a petition going around. Please advise me on what to do because I'm definitely not letting go off my best friend.

Answer 1

This may seem like a strange question, but does she only react with growling and snapping when she's being held (especially if she's being held by someone who is standing or walking)? If so, she may just be insecure about being held that way. Happens a lot with small dogs as so many people seem to be unable to resist picking them up every 5 seconds. I'm not suggesting that you should ignore the snapping. I'm suggesting that if it only happens in a specific circumstance, the dog may truly be fearful and or greatly stressed. the dog is trapped in someone's arms and your head is moving towards it--very stressful situation for the dog. I'm not big on physical corrections even with large dogs (I don't think I've ever made a secret of that), so I'd treat the problem the same way as I would in a large dog. Strong verbal correction and an ignore. My dog was good about not nipping skin, but she had a hard time realizing that there was skin under clothing as a pup. Once she nipped me hard enough to draw blood through a sweatshirt and I pulled her miserable, rotten face up to mine and yelled at her and then I walked away. She never nipped again. I don't think I'd do that with such a young puppy in most circumstances--I did it with Jess because I was SURE she wasn't going to go for my face. But with the demon pup, you can hold her face and chew her out from a safe distance as she can't lunge that far.

Answer 2

Your neighbours have the legal right to enjoy their propertly without interruptions which usually means loud noises, parties etc. You can try and get a doctor to write a letter saying that you are medically dependant on your dog. if you have the dog for medical reasons such as depression then your dog cannot be taken from you.

There are also some tips to help quiet your pup. He may be barking and crying when you leave because of all the engery that he has. a dog can be very disruptive when they have built up energy. try taking your dog for a walk or taking him to a dog park for 30 mins-to an hour before you have to leave. he will wear himself out and not cry as much. you can also train him to get use to you being away by starting off small. Instead of being gone for 6-8hrs trying leaving him in his cage and walk away from him so he cant see you and wait for 10 minutes. if during that time he cries you continue to ignore him. when the 10 minutes are up, return to him and give him a stern "NO!" then repeat the process. when he is able to go 10 minutes without crying or barking come back and give him praise and a treat. each day add 5 minutes to it and practice at least 3 tiimes a day so that he gets used to it and eventually he will associate the cage as a place that he will stay while you are away but that you will come back and that it comes with treats. if for some reason it doesnt work, pet stores sell muzzles and shock collars. I know people think the collars are inhumane but it is not. it releases a shock to them that lasts about a second and it just makes them uncomfortable but not in pain. they will realize that whenever they bark they will feel that uncomfortable shock and it will cease the barking almost immediately. Once hes trained with it you can take it off and mentally he will always think he has it on so he will not want to bark. Good luck and sorry for how much I wrote. Just want you to have all the details

Answer 3

The best thing you can do is remain polite but stand your ground.

It is unlikely but if you do have a knock on the door it is VITAL that you stay calm and civil. You need to explain that although you can understand why your neighbours are annoyed, that you are doing your best to correct the problem and explain that your dog is a puppy therefore it is only a phase that will be short lived. Explain that you feel a bit bullied by your neighbours as you feel that they should understand that puppy's do howl when left at first but you are doing your best!

Nobody can take your puppy, as long as he is well looked after and not neglected.

Answer 4

Your neighbor has every law given right to report your dog for being a pest. Part of owing a pet means training it and not letting it run loose or be a nuisance. YOU leave the poor dog in the yard and let it howl and whine and bother people so when they report it you will be the one at fault



There's nothing you can do against your neighbors since you dont train the dog and you leave the dog outside like a lawn ornament so of course its going to cry.



AC can and will seize the dog is you continue to allow the dog to be a pest

Answer 5

Right, firstly go round NOW and apologise to your neighbours. Now, start behaviour classes for your pup. He is suffering from separation anxiety, and you need to stop it or it will get worse. See a pet behaviour expert asap-please. Whatever it takes until then, try settle your dog when you're not there, radio, tv and chews often help. Also, your neighbours could report him as a nuisance, although they probably wouldn't remove him straight out, you could be fined and taken to court so in short:

Apologise profusely to your neighbours, and tell them you are doing something about it.

Seek behaviour advice for your dog asap, it is an issue, and must be delt with NOW.

Answer 6

Well, unfortunately, I was a neighbour who suffered this exact problem. We had a dog next door that cried and howled for hours at a time. It was not the annoyance, it was the knowledge that an animal is being left in distress. After talking three or four times to the owner, my other neighbour and myself even offered to walk it while she was away.

But she just put it in the garage instead of the garden, then the local SPA came to visit the owner.

She gave the dog away.



Just saying this to let you know what the other side of the story is.

Answer 7

Check the noise ordinance in your area. Do you own or rent your place? And if you rent are you allowed to have pets?

It is a puppy so tell your neighbours that he is still being trained and get him trained.



There are also doggy lullabies on the internet that if you play them that calms your dog(really)



There are collars you can buy that when he barks he will be sprayed with citronella,don't buy the shock collars.



Or everytime he barks spray him with a plant sprayer.



Beagles need to run a lot so take him to agility training and run him everyday.



Good-luck ! And call your local RSPCA they can help you with any legal questions..they can make you move but cannot take your dog away.

Answer 8

Beagles howl and bark. I'm not surprised but there is not much you can do. This is why its not a good idea to own the breed if you have close neighbors or live in an apartment. If they have a petition the police can make you get rid of the dog as a "noise" nuisance.



Hounds are very difficult to make them stop barking and howling as its their nature to do so. Should have read up more on the breed.

Answer 9

What time is early in the morning? There are going to be local rules how early is too early.



If your dog is loud for excessive length of time or too early locate a dog daycare place and bring your dog there in the morning. Nobody will care if the dog is loud there.



I would start with recording the reaction of the dog to being left alone so you can judge yourself how bad it is and long your dog is noisy. Once you know for certain what is going on you can determine a further course of action.

Answer 10

You shouldn't have gotten a hound. We live on 15 acres, our neighbor has a beagle, and it is easily the most annoying dog we've ever heard. Bays and barks all the freaking time, and there's no peace & quiet from it since it's outside ALL the time. Very inconsiderate of you to get a HOUND in an apartment.

Answer 11

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The thing about proper dog training is that the more you know, the more you can use towards training your dog. If you have gotten a new dog or puppy, you should work on training them right away. If they are going to be indoor dogs, you can start crate training them . This prevents bathroom accidents or your items being chewed on. Start off with the right sized crate, so that they have enough room in the crate to move around a bit.



If you are trying to crate train your dog or puppy you must understand that you can not expect them to be able to hold their bladders for extremely long periods. You must provide times for them to go to the bathroom. They don’t want to go in their special place. So it is up to you to take care of them. If they have a accident don’t get mad at them, it wasn’t their fault it was yours.



When teaching your dog discipline, regardless of what training method you use, you should always apply it with speed and consistency. Not correcting your dog for bad behavior every single time, sends him mixed signals that may only make the problem worse. Likewise, not correcting your dog immediately, may make it hard for him to understand why you are punishing him.

Answer 12

If I were in ur situation Id send letters to each house, explaining you're sorry and he's just a puppy and you're going to get him trained. But it will take a few days/weeks and just say ur sorry for the disturbance, if u can't handle it I'll seek profesional help. I'm not sure what else to do, sorry if it's not the best but I hope I helped :) good luck

Answer 13

Why would you want to "go against" your neighbors when it's your dog that is causing the problem?



Do you live in a house? If so, confine your dog to a room where he will be furthest away from your neighbors. Make sure the window is closed and put heavy drapes on that window to muffle any sounds.



Also try giving him a stuffed Kong when you leave in the morning. If you freeze it the night before, it should last longer. Google "kong recipes" for ideas.

Answer 14

YOu should've dealt with it prior to getting the puppy. Certainly you researched the breed? Asked your neighbors if they were gonna mind a loud-mouthed Beagle? If not, I'd get rid of the dog. You put yourself in this position and should've been prepared.

Answer 15

Action against the neighbors? The action you should perform is train your ill behaved dog and/or seek professional help for yourself on how to train a dog properly. Don't be surprised if you get evicted.

Answer 16

truthfully, your dog should not be left alone to bark howl and distrupt your neighbours peace! Sorry to say but YOU are in the wrong, not your neighbours! If you cannot get anyone to look after your dog while you are away from home then i| would rehome your dog!

Answer 17

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Answer 18

Let me give you some suggestions. Talk to the people in a group and ask them to please give you some time to train your dog because they are still a puppy. Try that dog wrap that suppose to get rid of any anxiety. Please do try to walk him before work,(tire him out). my dog had anxieties about me leaving for work in the morning. What I did is, I would give him his breakfast just before I left for work, I would not let him eat until I closed the door. He could not wait until I left, so he could eat. Good Luck

Answer 19

You could hire a dog sitter to come over whilst you're out, to keep him entertained [failing that, do you have any friends or family that could watch him?]

Answer 20

1. Listen: Unless one of you plans to move, defusing the situation beats all-out war. Set defensiveness aside, and listen to what your neighbor says. Assume there’s some nugget of truth to his complaint. You need to find it, so you can figure out what to do with it. He says your dog barks all the time, underneath his bedroom window, and wakes him up. That may be an exaggeration, but chances are your dog is barking some of the time, especially if you leave her out in the yard, or if she has free backyard access through a doggie-door.



2. Empathize and apologize: Without admitting guilt, empathize with your complainer. “It must be frustrating to have to listen to barking dogs when you’re trying to sleep.” Be sincere. Tell him you’re sorry he’s being disturbed by barking. Reassure him that you don’t want your dog to be a nuisance, and you want to help find a solution to his concerns. Ask him to bear with you while you work on the problem. Bake him chocolate chip cookies.



3. Investigate: Ask questions that won’t make your neighbor defensive. “Is there a time when it’s most annoying?” “Are there other dogs that are barking too?” “Other than giving up my dog, what would make you happy?” Set up a video camera or voice-activated tape recorder to document your dog’s activities when you aren’t home. Alternatively, take a day off and watch your own house from a distance, to see what goes on that might make your dog bark. Check the neighborhood to see if there are other dogs whose barking might be blamed on your dog. Ask other neighbors if they hear your dog, and if so, when and how much.



4. Be legal, be considerate: Make sure your dog is currently licensed, and obey all local animal control laws. Maybe your neighbor is complaining because your dog runs loose and he feels threatened (even though you know your dog is a pussycat), or because you don’t clean up when you take her for walks. Those are legitimate grounds for complaint (as is excessive nuisance barking) even if your dog is a pussycat. You don’t want animal control to find you in violation of anything. Obey leash laws and scoop laws, and respect your neighbor’s discomfort with your dog – don’t let her off-leash even if you’re just walking out to your car. If she runs over to happily greet him, you’ll fuel the fires.



5. Take action:Make changes to accommodate your neighbor and protect your dog. If his complaint is early-morning noise and she’s barking when you let her out at 6:00 am while you shower, alter your routine. Get up earlier and go out with her. Let her eliminate, then play with her. Keep her quietly occupied rather than leaving her to find her own entertainment. If it’s random throughout-the-day backyard barking while you’re away, bring her in and close the dog door. She doesn’t have to be outside all day. If things get ugly, leaving her out unattended exposes her to great risk from an irate neighbor. If necessary, pay someone to let her out for a noon potty break. If the complaint is about barking even when you are home, behavior modification is in order. (See “Modifying Your Dog's Barking Behavior,” WDJ July 2007). If it’s something other than barking, determine how you can modify the situation to mitigate the problem. Some examples:



-Your dog charges the fence. Your neighbor fears for his children’s safety. Make the fence solid, or put up an inner fence so there’s an “airlock” between dog and kids.



-Your dog came over and attacked his dog. You think your dog was just playing, but whatever. Vow that your dog is never off her leash in your neighborhood. Even just walking to your car.

Answer 21

Your neighbors have every right to call out a noisy dog. You need to train it or rehome it. You are in the wrong here.

Answer 22

No, you have no actions against your neighbors.

Part of owning a dog is ensuring that he is not a nuisance to others. Train the dog, get rid of him or move

Answer 23

Respect your neighbors and keep him quiet! Maybe invest in doggy day care. I would report you too if it was to the point of annoyance. Learn how to have some respect.

Answer 24

Go out with the dog instead of just putting him out in the yard.

Answer 25

"Yeah, I'd to report this puppy"

Answer 26

Train it to keep quiet.

Answer 27

Well, first of all, what a bunch of idiot people. He'll grow out of it. Is he crying because he needs to go out? Just take him out quick and then put him in bed with you until time to get up. Wipe his paws off if you don't want dirt in your bed.

WAIT, do I have this wrong? I thought the puppy made noise EARLY. Is it after you all leave for work and school? Because most cities/towns don't have a noise ordinance from 7 am to10 pm except sundays. They can sign petitions til they have writers cramp.

Answer 28

get another dog

Answer 29

yes you will....... your neighbor's are right ... YOU ARE WRONG