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Is your neighbor's dog keeping you up all night? It's time to take action. The fastest and best way to end the noise is usually to speak to your neighbor face to face to work out a good solution. If that isn't effective, get law enforcement involved to solve the problem for you. In the meantime, try using a dog whistle or another method to help the dog stay quiet. | Is your neighbor's dog keeping you up all night? It's time to take action. The fastest and best way to end the noise is usually to speak to your neighbor face to face to work out a good solution. If that isn't effective, get law enforcement involved to solve the problem for you. In the meantime, try using a dog whistle or another method to help the dog stay quiet. | ||
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#*Thank your neighbor for hearing you out and making a change. Most considerate neighbors will do their best to accommodate you right away. | #*Thank your neighbor for hearing you out and making a change. Most considerate neighbors will do their best to accommodate you right away. | ||
#Make helpful suggestions. It's possible your neighbor is well aware of the issue, but isn't sure how to [[Get Dogs to Stop Barking | get the dog to stop barking]]. If you're pretty sure you know what the problem is, there's nothing wrong with making suggestions. This is especially effective if you're a dog owner, too. You can commiserate over how tough it can be to get a dog to stop barking. Here are a few common problems you might consider bringing up: | #Make helpful suggestions. It's possible your neighbor is well aware of the issue, but isn't sure how to [[Get Dogs to Stop Barking | get the dog to stop barking]]. If you're pretty sure you know what the problem is, there's nothing wrong with making suggestions. This is especially effective if you're a dog owner, too. You can commiserate over how tough it can be to get a dog to stop barking. Here are a few common problems you might consider bringing up: | ||
| − | #*Dogs kept outside commonly bark from boredom; this is especially true for energetic breeds like German Shepherds, terriers (including Pit Bulls), and guard dogs like Dobermans and Rottweilers. Suggest that the dog needs more exercise.<ref name="rf9476" /> | + | #*Dogs kept outside commonly bark from boredom; this is especially true for energetic breeds like German Shepherds, terriers (including Pit Bulls), and guard dogs like Dobermans and Rottweilers. Suggest that the dog needs more exercise.<ref name="rf9476">http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/how_to_stop_barking.html</ref> |
#*Some dogs are very excitable and nervous, and they bark at everything that passes. Obedience training can be very helpful. You might want to provide the names of a few well-rated training schools in the area. | #*Some dogs are very excitable and nervous, and they bark at everything that passes. Obedience training can be very helpful. You might want to provide the names of a few well-rated training schools in the area. | ||
#*Dogs also bark when they're either too cold or too hot. Many people have the misconception that dogs' fur keeps them warm in subzero weather; it's not the case, unless the dog is a husky. If you've seen the dog shivering or looking miserable in the heat of the day, tell your neighbor the dog could be barking because its uncomfortable. | #*Dogs also bark when they're either too cold or too hot. Many people have the misconception that dogs' fur keeps them warm in subzero weather; it's not the case, unless the dog is a husky. If you've seen the dog shivering or looking miserable in the heat of the day, tell your neighbor the dog could be barking because its uncomfortable. | ||
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#*Try to look at things from the dog's perspective when the dog is outside. See if there is anything outside in particular he is barking at, such as rabbits, squirrel, another dog, something else you think the dog might be barking at. Then think about whether there is a way to reduce this trigger. | #*Try to look at things from the dog's perspective when the dog is outside. See if there is anything outside in particular he is barking at, such as rabbits, squirrel, another dog, something else you think the dog might be barking at. Then think about whether there is a way to reduce this trigger. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
