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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. | ||
