Anonymous wrote:I think everyone understands when a dog barks for a minute or two. We are talking about barking that lasts for an hour, or more. I live in the suburbs, our houses are close together. When one neighbor got a dog, they would let it out and it would spend the next 3 hours barking and whining to be let in. I would have all my windows and doors closed and I can hear every whine and bark. It drives you crazy. You can’t even enjoy a moment without barking because you are on high alert waiting for the next bark. It’s just really selfish and inconsiderate and not nice to he dog either.

This is not what the OP is saying. The dog barks for a few minutes when it’s let out and then goes back in. Sometimes this happens at 1 am, sometimes at 11. It’s not barking for hours. We have a dog like this in our neighborhood. There’s not much you can do. The owner knows it’s barking and doesn’t care.

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Anonymous wrote:Why not call animal control?

I’m on the verge of doing that. Already sent in one complaint to the county but am not 100% sure if they’re technically breaking the law. I read that the dog needs to be barking 10 minutes or more, what it usually does is bark in 20-40 second bursts with about 1 min break in between each burst, for about 10-15 min, and they let it out about once an hour about a dozen times a day (and sometimes at night). Do you think this falls under the 10 min rule?

So they’re letting their dog out for 10 mins at 11 pm or 1 am? Or their dog is outside from 11-1? The former is probably not illegal. The latter may be.

Not the entire 2 hour period from 11pm-1am, about 10-15 minutes at a time. Dog barks every time it gets let out and the barking is very audible, it wakes me up if I don’t have noise canceling headphones on (which is really annoying to sleep with as I am a side sleeper).

Try ear plugs? I’m not sure you have much recourse here.

I’ve tried earplugs but have issues with wax buildup caused by frequent use of them. Actually sometimes the dog is outside much longer than 15min, it’s been about 40min now. They let it out 10 times a day or more. It barks off and on every few minutes. Ugh.

I realize this is annoying behavior but it's reasonable to let their dog out in their own yard. You stated it's a limited bark as they exit the house so I'd lean towards getting an antipark device off amazon. If a neighbor approached me about this, I would ask them what they expect me to do. A dog barks while entering a yard to let the other things in the yard to know it's coming. I wouldn't collar my dog for that.

They need to actually (1) take their dog for walks, not just let it in and out and in and out of the yard, so the dog gets tired out and does its business, and (2) train the dog not to bark. This is doable, so don't whinge about how it's "what dogs do" and "they're warning about deer!" etc. Nope, these are owners who think they're Letting Dog Be Dog and who are not willing to train, or believe it's not possible to train, their dog effectively. In OP's shoes I'd get the anti-bark device, probably more than one of them, and blast away in that house's direction 24/7. If that doesn't work? Animal control, repeatedly.

I also wonder if these neighbors have a dog that is just too damn big for their home, so that's why they let it in and out ALL day long. If the dog is getting let out 10 times a day or more, as OP says, that's insane. The dog must be pining to get out, then when it's out, pining to get back in. Probably too big and gets restless in the house and they don't walk it "because we've got a back yard." Idiot owners.

Are you my neighbor?
I also have a neighbor who also lets her dog out at night and it barks. I hate that dog, but i hate the lazy owner even more. She never walks the dog, just lets it out to harass everyone who walks by.

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Anonymous wrote:Why not call animal control?

I’m on the verge of doing that. Already sent in one complaint to the county but am not 100% sure if they’re technically breaking the law. I read that the dog needs to be barking 10 minutes or more, what it usually does is bark in 20-40 second bursts with about 1 min break in between each burst, for about 10-15 min, and they let it out about once an hour about a dozen times a day (and sometimes at night). Do you think this falls under the 10 min rule?

So they’re letting their dog out for 10 mins at 11 pm or 1 am? Or their dog is outside from 11-1? The former is probably not illegal. The latter may be.

Not the entire 2 hour period from 11pm-1am, about 10-15 minutes at a time. Dog barks every time it gets let out and the barking is very audible, it wakes me up if I don’t have noise canceling headphones on (which is really annoying to sleep with as I am a side sleeper).

Try ear plugs? I’m not sure you have much recourse here.

I’ve tried earplugs but have issues with wax buildup caused by frequent use of them. Actually sometimes the dog is outside much longer than 15min, it’s been about 40min now. They let it out 10 times a day or more. It barks off and on every few minutes. Ugh.

I realize this is annoying behavior but it's reasonable to let their dog out in their own yard. You stated it's a limited bark as they exit the house so I'd lean towards getting an antipark device off amazon. If a neighbor approached me about this, I would ask them what they expect me to do. A dog barks while entering a yard to let the other things in the yard to know it's coming. I wouldn't collar my dog for that.

It's a limited bark so it's NOT incessant? Plus One to the barking device. It is fox and deer season now, so all kinds of things to warn about in the dark. Neighbors should bring the dog in after a few minutes though.

"Limited bark"? "NOT incessant"? So to you it's only a serious issue if the dog never stops to take a breath, apparently. OP describes barking that goes on and off consistently between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Just because it's not endlessunbrokenbarkbarkbarkbark does not mean it is not a nuisance deserving of a call to animal control. Those hours alone are reason to call. And this is happening night after night according to OP.

The owners are pretty much asking for someone to call animal control, if the owners really think everyone sleeps through a dog barking at 1 a.m. Some people really are that oblivious, though. "Golly, I figured it was the best time because everyone's asleep!" We had neighbors like that. Complete a$$es about the fact there are actually people who aren't going to sleep through repeated, staccato, sharp noises outdoors. People who have to do things like get up and effing work the next morning. No one should have to sleep in their own home with earplugs in or headphones on, FFS. OP, call animal control and be assertive.

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Anonymous wrote:Why not call animal control?

I’m on the verge of doing that. Already sent in one complaint to the county but am not 100% sure if they’re technically breaking the law. I read that the dog needs to be barking 10 minutes or more, what it usually does is bark in 20-40 second bursts with about 1 min break in between each burst, for about 10-15 min, and they let it out about once an hour about a dozen times a day (and sometimes at night). Do you think this falls under the 10 min rule?

So they’re letting their dog out for 10 mins at 11 pm or 1 am? Or their dog is outside from 11-1? The former is probably not illegal. The latter may be.

Not the entire 2 hour period from 11pm-1am, about 10-15 minutes at a time. Dog barks every time it gets let out and the barking is very audible, it wakes me up if I don’t have noise canceling headphones on (which is really annoying to sleep with as I am a side sleeper).

Try ear plugs? I’m not sure you have much recourse here.

I’ve tried earplugs but have issues with wax buildup caused by frequent use of them. Actually sometimes the dog is outside much longer than 15min, it’s been about 40min now. They let it out 10 times a day or more. It barks off and on every few minutes. Ugh.

I realize this is annoying behavior but it's reasonable to let their dog out in their own yard. You stated it's a limited bark as they exit the house so I'd lean towards getting an antipark device off amazon. If a neighbor approached me about this, I would ask them what they expect me to do. A dog barks while entering a yard to let the other things in the yard to know it's coming. I wouldn't collar my dog for that.

It's a limited bark so it's NOT incessant? Plus One to the barking device. It is fox and deer season now, so all kinds of things to warn about in the dark. Neighbors should bring the dog in after a few minutes though.

Anonymous wrote:A. the dog is wearing a fur. So she's probably fine.

B. Dogs bark at all kinds of thing and the night time is full of critters and smells. Our dog will go out and run around and bark for hours from like 9-1am. He loves it!

C. We have a large property so no one else can hear our dog. If others can hear your dog, it is not cool to let them out at those hours.

Unless your property is over 20 acres, completely buffeted by woods, and you don’t have neighbors’ homes bordering the property lines, you’re very sadly mistaken that your yapping dog all night does not bother your neighbors.


—Signed, someone who has dogs and doesn’t let them carry on and bark endlessly and who lives where the properties are between five and 30 acres.

I think everyone understands when a dog barks for a minute or two. We are talking about barking that lasts for an hour, or more. I live in the suburbs, our houses are close together. When one neighbor got a dog, they would let it out and it would spend the next 3 hours barking and whining to be let in. I would have all my windows and doors closed and I can hear every whine and bark. It drives you crazy. You can’t even enjoy a moment without barking because you are on high alert waiting for the next bark. It’s just really selfish and inconsiderate and not nice to he dog either.

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Anonymous wrote:Why not call animal control?

I’m on the verge of doing that. Already sent in one complaint to the county but am not 100% sure if they’re technically breaking the law. I read that the dog needs to be barking 10 minutes or more, what it usually does is bark in 20-40 second bursts with about 1 min break in between each burst, for about 10-15 min, and they let it out about once an hour about a dozen times a day (and sometimes at night). Do you think this falls under the 10 min rule?

So they’re letting their dog out for 10 mins at 11 pm or 1 am? Or their dog is outside from 11-1? The former is probably not illegal. The latter may be.

Not the entire 2 hour period from 11pm-1am, about 10-15 minutes at a time. Dog barks every time it gets let out and the barking is very audible, it wakes me up if I don’t have noise canceling headphones on (which is really annoying to sleep with as I am a side sleeper).

Try ear plugs? I’m not sure you have much recourse here.

I’ve tried earplugs but have issues with wax buildup caused by frequent use of them. Actually sometimes the dog is outside much longer than 15min, it’s been about 40min now. They let it out 10 times a day or more. It barks off and on every few minutes. Ugh.

I realize this is annoying behavior but it's reasonable to let their dog out in their own yard. You stated it's a limited bark as they exit the house so I'd lean towards getting an antipark device off amazon. If a neighbor approached me about this, I would ask them what they expect me to do. A dog barks while entering a yard to let the other things in the yard to know it's coming. I wouldn't collar my dog for that.

NP. As soon as my dog starts barking I call him back inside.

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Anonymous wrote:Why not call animal control?

I’m on the verge of doing that. Already sent in one complaint to the county but am not 100% sure if they’re technically breaking the law. I read that the dog needs to be barking 10 minutes or more, what it usually does is bark in 20-40 second bursts with about 1 min break in between each burst, for about 10-15 min, and they let it out about once an hour about a dozen times a day (and sometimes at night). Do you think this falls under the 10 min rule?

So they’re letting their dog out for 10 mins at 11 pm or 1 am? Or their dog is outside from 11-1? The former is probably not illegal. The latter may be.

Not the entire 2 hour period from 11pm-1am, about 10-15 minutes at a time. Dog barks every time it gets let out and the barking is very audible, it wakes me up if I don’t have noise canceling headphones on (which is really annoying to sleep with as I am a side sleeper).

Try ear plugs? I’m not sure you have much recourse here.

I’ve tried earplugs but have issues with wax buildup caused by frequent use of them. Actually sometimes the dog is outside much longer than 15min, it’s been about 40min now. They let it out 10 times a day or more. It barks off and on every few minutes. Ugh.

I realize this is annoying behavior but it's reasonable to let their dog out in their own yard. You stated it's a limited bark as they exit the house so I'd lean towards getting an antipark device off amazon. If a neighbor approached me about this, I would ask them what they expect me to do. A dog barks while entering a yard to let the other things in the yard to know it's coming. I wouldn't collar my dog for that.

A. the dog is wearing a fur. So she's probably fine.

B. Dogs bark at all kinds of thing and the night time is full of critters and smells. Our dog will go out and run around and bark for hours from like 9-1am. He loves it!

C. We have a large property so no one else can hear our dog. If others can hear your dog, it is not cool to let them out at those hours.

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Anonymous wrote:My neighbors have their dog out every night from 5:30-9pm. It sits at the door and looks inside and barks at them and I can't possibly understand why they find that more tolerable than the dog being inside.
I feel you, OP.

I do too. It’s a tough one. You don’t want to be a grumpy jerk. Our neighbors do the same thing. Thankfully it’s not in the middle of the night, but it’s early morning and then throughout the day and evening. I have never once seen them take the dog for a walk and they rarely play with it. I feel sorry for the dog, who seems neglected to me. Not abused, but ignored. I cannot fathom why they got the dog.

For the poster asking about the 10 minute rule. This is becoming a more common noise ordinance. Since too many people are unable to understand the effect of their actions on others and violence has become so random, it’s yet another social ill we’ve thrown onto the police.

75% of dog owners have no business owning a dog. We should require licenses to own dogs imo to weed out the lazy irresponsible types who get a dog and never train, discipline, or walk it. There are way too many deadbeat dog owners who neglect their dog which leads to it becoming a nuisance to everyone around them.

Anonymous wrote:My neighbors have their dog out every night from 5:30-9pm. It sits at the door and looks inside and barks at them and I can't possibly understand why they find that more tolerable than the dog being inside.
I feel you, OP.

I do too. It’s a tough one. You don’t want to be a grumpy jerk. Our neighbors do the same thing. Thankfully it’s not in the middle of the night, but it’s early morning and then throughout the day and evening. I have never once seen them take the dog for a walk and they rarely play with it. I feel sorry for the dog, who seems neglected to me. Not abused, but ignored. I cannot fathom why they got the dog.

For the poster asking about the 10 minute rule. This is becoming a more common noise ordinance. Since too many people are unable to understand the effect of their actions on others and violence has become so random, it’s yet another social ill we’ve thrown onto the police.

People are funny about their dogs. I would NOT talk to them. Btdt, I thought I was so nice with bringing it up, but my neighbor really took offense and didn't change anything. (Her dog would bark for hours in a small condo.) I ended up complaining officially, and it was pretty awkward.

I hear it barking right now! What the hell is wrong with people?

What county are you in? I’ve never heard of this 10 min rule. In these temps you can call it in as a cruelty complaint OR a noise complaint, either one. The other PP who says the dog is outside barking from 530-9 Should definitely call.