AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 My poor sister has serious issues with her neighbor's barking dogs. They wake her up nearly every night. The owner often isn't even there. She has tried everything I know of to fix it but...nothing. 1. Talk to the (extremely rude, defensive and unhelpful) neighbor directly. 2. Call the neighborhood security (a million times). They finally suggested she call the Sheriff. 3. Call the Sheriff (a million times) They finally suggested she call the HOA. 4. Use one of those anti-dog barking gadgets. Worked for about a day, then not anymore. 5. Try to get the other neighbors to go to the woman, too. No one is willing. 6. Try to make friends with the dogs. 7. Try to yell at the dogs. 8. Give the dog treats. I don't know what else to tell her to do, but she is desperate. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Perhaps she could bring Disturbing the Peace charges against the neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Perhaps she could bring Disturbing the Peace charges against the neighbors. She actually thinks her next step is small claims court, but she works in the Legal field and said that nothing will likely come of it. Plus, it costs almost $200 just to file. She's about to do it, though. I think "disturbing the peace" is a criminal charge, and the cops would have to initiate (I think....could be wrong...I'll make the suggestion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'm tempted to buy something like this: http://www.petco.com/product/104027/PetSafe-Outdoor-Bark-Control.aspx?cm_mmc=CSEMGoogleAdExtProd-_-Dog-_-PetSafe-_-1127594&mr:trackingCode=9BECEB15-8381-DE11-B7F3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CLLF9pi5-7ICFUqi4AodYlcAxQ I just have no idea if it works. That's exactly what she bought! She said it worked great for a night or two, but then it stopped after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 She could look into noise ordinance laws. Unfortunately, here the only "law" is noise cannot cause physical pain. So that won't help us. What? That's a stupid law. I wonder if "lack of sleep" could translate, over time, to "physical pain". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Ear plugs? ;) That would be so totally annoying. I might try to approach the neighbor again. But I wouldn't expect anything. Maybe you could record the dog barking--like, set a recorder and let it run literally the entire time the dog barks. Then copy it and send it to the owner and the sheriff, so they can see just how bad it is. Probably wouldn't help, but it might make her case for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 She actually thinks her next step is small claims court, but she works in the Legal field and said that nothing will likely come of it. Plus, it costs almost $200 just to file. She's about to do it, though. I think "disturbing the peace" is a criminal charge, and the cops would have to initiate (I think....could be wrong...I'll make the suggestion). Not in GA. She would have to go to the magistrate's office and file charges against her neighbor. And in GA (unless they changed the law since I was a cop there) Disturbing the Peace might actually stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 My neighbor once said her dog is very old. I can only hope the **** thing drops dead. I know, that's terrible, but geesh. No kidding. I love animals, but not when they interfere with the quality of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Not in GA. She would have to go to the magistrate's office and file charges against her neighbor. And in GA (unless they changed the law since I was a cop there) Disturbing the Peace might actually stick. She's in California. I think everything is weird and different in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Ear plugs? ;) That would be so totally annoying. I might try to approach the neighbor again. But I wouldn't expect anything. Maybe you could record the dog barking--like, set a recorder and let it run literally the entire time the dog barks. Then copy it and send it to the owner and the sheriff, so they can see just how bad it is. Probably wouldn't help, but it might make her case for her. The ear plugs don't work, apparently. Her bedroom is right against the neighbor's fence where the dogs congregate. I love the idea of recording them, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 She's in California. I think everything is weird and different in California. Ah, can't help you then. I'm not familiar with CA law at all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Ah, can't help you then. I'm not familiar with CA law at all. :grouphug: I think it's cool that you were a cop in GA, though! And I thought I knew everything about you :D (because really, we all know everything about everyone on this anonymous message board, don't we? ;) ). Thanks for trying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 We had this problem. They would leave the house for the day, and the dog has a dog door so it would go in and all day long, barking its fool head off at every tiny sound. It's a huge German Shepherd, and they specifically wanted it as a guard dog, so it's incredibly protective. We couldn't even homeschool in our downstairs homeschool room with the sliding doors open. It would hear us 200 feet away, in spite of all the trees and fencing, and come out and bark insanely. Several neighbors spoke to the people, but two calls had to be made to the township in order to get them to keep the dog inside. They were really mad too, but too bad! You said she called neighborhood security, but did she actually call the HOA board? They might be more inclined to do something about it if you contact them directly. Also, is the sheriff who she'd call for any legal/criminal thing? Maybe she needs to call a different department? I wouldn't give up, if I were her. That's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 We had this problem. They would leave the house for the day, and the dog has a dog door so it would go in and all day long, barking its fool head off at every tiny sound. It's a huge German Shepherd, and they specifically wanted it as a guard dog, so it's incredibly protective. We couldn't even homeschool in our downstairs homeschool room with the sliding doors open. It would hear us 200 feet away, in spite of all the trees and fencing, and come out and bark insanely. Several neighbors spoke to the people, but two calls had to be made to the township in order to get them to keep the dog inside. They were really mad too, but too bad! You said she called neighborhood security, but did she actually call the HOA board? They might be more inclined to do something about it if you contact them directly. Also, is the sheriff who she'd call for any legal/criminal thing? Maybe she needs to call a different department? I wouldn't give up, if I were her. That's ridiculous. I'm not sure if she called the HOA or just the security. I'll find out. Also not 100% sure about the Sheriff stuff, although I'm reasonably sure she called the "right" group, since she works in the Legal realm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 The ear plugs don't work, apparently. Her bedroom is right against the neighbor's fence where the dogs congregate. I love the idea of recording them, though. Xtreme Protection HEAROS might work. They carry them at Target, Walmart, Walgreen's, Rite Aid, and Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 She's in California. I think everything is weird and different in California. I would definitely get in touch directly with the HOA board or management company. I know my HOA would do something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I was thinking of calling someone like... hmmmm.... the place at city hall that has the "rules". All I know is one of our neighbors got visited by the police when their dogs were loud.... Too bad they aren't the worse ones... and I can't get the police to visit our other neighbors... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 BB gun :) jk. I totally feel for her though. We are dog sitting and it is an outside dog and it barks every morning early and is driving me nuttttts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 In Florida, I think animal calls are directed to animal control. Has she tried that? What about Ceaser Milan (sp) - the dog whisperer? Doesn't he live in CA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Well, if the owner's ARE home, we have success with an airhorn. It trains the owners not the dog. We have new neighbors next door. My kids say even the owners can't stand the dog. That doesn't mean they actually stop it from barking all. the. time. Airhorns work. I really can't help if the owners aren't home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I'd consider suing for a "private nuisance." Since she is in the legal field, she should have the ability to research the local laws. She can represent herself w/o a lawyer in most cases, I believe. It may or may not work, but she'd only be out filing fees. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Private+Nuisance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Well, has she called the HOA? Isn't their whole job to bug the crap out of people? Stick them on her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Perhaps she could bring Disturbing the Peace charges against the neighbors. :iagree: do ypu know what the HOA rules stipulate? I don't understand how people can be so selfish and rude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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