Dog Noise Driving You Nuts???

Excessive dog noise is one of the most frequent complaints of dog owners. Dogs bark. That's just what dogs do, but that constant barking is the big problem. This is a major irritation if it's your dog. This is a huge problem if the dog noise is coming from someone else's dog. Much strife comes from barking neighbor dogs. So what can be done?

There are noise ordinances in some areas that address this. But it seems that most law enforcement people want little to do with quieting neighbor dogs. You see dogs barking constantly isn't really a dog problem! It's a people problem. Dog owners are irresponsible and will not discipline their dogs to deal with the barking. The knowledge is available to help people learn to train the dogs to control the dog noise. The will is what is lacking. The will by dog owners to control the barking of their dogs so other people can enjoy peace and quiet.

And it is very difficult for you to stop your neighbor dog from barking without trespassing or offending your neighbors. So this is really a problem of society. How do people live together in peace and harmony?

So what to do? Talk to your neighbors about the noise. Offer training suggestions. Offer to work with the dog. Finally, if you can't work anything out, you may try one of the ultrasonic noise blasters. These generate ultrasonic noise which is painful to the dog but that you can't hear. These work with some dogs and not with others, but if you're desperate, it may be worth a try.

Your neighbors' dog may irritate you. Just make sure your own dog does not bark too much and bother your neighbor.