What to Do About a Barking Dog

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If you are lucky enough to live in a pet-friendly apartment community, you know firsthand how great it can be to share life surrounded by furry friends. Unfortunately, with the bliss of pro-animal living comes that old occasional nuisance - the barking dog.

Whether it's a middle of the night 'I heard something outside' watchdog alarm going off or just a round-the-clock yapper, few things can be as sleep-depriving and annoying as man's best friend on a barking binge. So what is a sanity-drained apartment fan to do?

Your best bet is to bring the problem to the attention of the dog's owner. It's possible the barking is a result of separation anxiety brought on by your neighbor's daily departure for work, which can often be corrected with some basic dog obedience training. If this is the case, odds are good your neighbor may not even be aware of the problem, so address the situation tactfully and with a friendly demeanor.

If you are met with a less-than-friendly response to your complaint, you will probably need to bring the problem to the attention of the apartment community manager. Even the friendliest of pet communities usually have noise ordinances in place, and if the barking is constant and disruptive it may constitute a lease violation. Strengthen your case by letting a tape recorder run to document the non-stop noise barrage, and keep yourself a 'bark journal', noting the date, time and duration.

If the barking is the result of blatant neglect, such as a neighbor keeping an unreasonable amount of animals in their apartment (two dogs is usually the limit with most leases) or leaving their pet unattended for the weekend, you are well within your rights to contact animal control. However, if at all possible you should try and reach a friendly resolution to the problem. Remember, a little communication goes a long way, and a majority of the time you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn your neighbor's bark is far worse than their bite.

A freelance writer, journalist, editor and all around info hound, Philip Hicks has been creating content since birth it seems. As an expert in a number of industries and subjects, Philip offers tremendous insight to help readers better understand a variety of topics. Some of Philip's work can be seen on ApartmentHomeLiving.com, Altercation.net as well as a variety of other web and non-web locations. With a mind on always staying topical, Philip always strives to entertain, enlighten and engage. Enjoy!

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