My neighbors have two sometimes three australian shepherd dogs that are fenced in a confined area. Every friggin time I go to my car that’ sparked by the fence they bark and bark like they have never seen me do that before. At night every time a cat or animal (maybe possum) or anything happens they bark - ALL NIGHT. My bedroom is very close to the fence. First, you should never ever fence in an Ausralian Shepherd breed like that. They are bred to run fast and free and are extremly bored with nothing to do.
The upside is if there is ever an intruder they will probably let me know.
But it occurs to me why don’t my neighbors hear them? It’s their dogs. I really like my neighbors and don’t know how to approach them.
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I think you can always politely ask for them at least to close the dogs at night.
During the day, I think that dogs barking can be annoyed, but they are doing their job, so be tolerant about that.
caladohelena on May 6th, 2009 at 8:47 am | Link
You shouldn’t have to put up with it, ever. Try talking to your neighbor calmly, and if that doesn’t work, contact the police or local animal control.
Each time the dogs start barking, press the panic button on your car remote (if so equipped) and let the horn sound for a L O N G time. Your neighbors will get the message and hopefully be annoyed as well.
orlander on July 15th, 2009 at 4:31 pm | Link