Dogs

[Minnymouth]

ANIMAL THERAPY is just about the "BEST" therapy I know for anyone..........adult or child..............

Its soothing, relaxing, calming, humorous, comforting, and you NEVER feel alone............

It takes you mind OFF all the problems and worries of the day. THEY ALL seem to pleasantly disappear for a little while when you and your pet are conversing..............

HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT!!!!

[$$only4ever]

I have cats and I couldn't agree with your more. Animals love you unconditionally.

[woohoogirl]

I know this might get some of you riled up, it did me. I went out for about an hour Saturday at noon to get my haircut. I did as I always do, and gave my "smoochie poochie" his kong with cheese whiz and put him in his crate. About 15 minutes or so after I left my witchy next door nieighbor called (I live in a townhouse) and said "I thought you might like to listen to your dog while your gone, I sure am....." then Miss Nasty hung up. This is not the first time she's called. I was outside a few weeks ago waiting on my free meal, oops I mean date to pick me up. Well Miss Nasty comes out and says "You need to shut that dog up!" I tell her that he will calm down after I'm gone. She then goes on to say that I need to lock my dog in my car or take him with me. And that if I leave she's going to call the sheriff about it. She slammed the door. I was totally frazzled at that point and my free meal was standing there like dumba$$. I walked over and rang her doorbell, and politely as I could muster at this point "I'm going to be gone for about an hour to get a bite to eat, do you think you could stand it that long?" She replied she could. A few days later she reports that he was quiet while I was gone. I thought all was well and good until her little episode Saturday. What can I do...what can she legally do? I'm been keeping all her little nasty messages she leaves on the answering machine. WHAT A *&%&#!!!!!
Thanks for letting me vent!!!

[One Half Full]

Your neighbor sounds passive-aggressive. And I'm sure that the sheriff will take time out of his busy schedule to check on a barking dog.

[Minnymouth]

Next time you hear her yelling at her spouse or kids - knock on the door and politely say - WOULD YOU PUT A "MUZZLE ON IT" - PLEASE!!!! and then turn around a walk off.............

Paydays can be pure hell.........

[woohoogirl]

Next time you hear her yelling at her spouse or kids - knock on the door and politely say - WOULD YOU PUT A "MUZZLE ON IT" - PLEASE!!!! and then turn around a walk off.............

Paydays can be pure hell.........

Problem is she's so much the Miss Nasty that her husband traded her in on a newer model. (I usually don't pass judgment on why people split up, but after dealing with her anything would be more appealing. The crack ho on the corner would be a better choice.)

When I take the pupster for a walk, when we pass by her window (in common ground) I say "don't go over there, she might try to poison you."

Don't get me riled up about my furbaby Mean old hateful witch.

[Minnymouth]

I'm pretty much the same way, "beat my brains out" BUT DON'T TOUCH MY DOGS.............

It's a shame that some lonely, divorced/married/single men and women can be so hateful because of all the things that happen in their lives...... much they bring on themselves sometimes.....

There is no "guarantees" in this life of how it will be. We can just accept what happens, or be miserable the rest of our days.

It must be terrible to be "so bitter" towards the world.....
My life didn't turn out the way I planned either, but sh** happens!!

You have to go with the flow, and change what you can change and the rest you just have to accept.

Wish your neighbor had a different attitude..... she'd be a lot happier in her life.....

[HeatherB]

What can I do...what can she legally do? I'm been keeping all her little nasty messages she leaves on the answering machine. WHAT A *&%&#!!!!!
Thanks for letting me vent!!!

This is what I worry about because I just moved to an apartment and my dog whines/howls when I leave. I sat outside the door one day to see how long he would do it for and he only did it for a few minutes. However, I have No idea how much he barks/whines throughout and trust me - he barks when he sees anyone walk by - or any other dog. I'm so lucky to have a nice upstairs neighbor. I told him if he had any problems or needed anything to feel free to let me know. (open the door for conversations).

I do know that where I used to live, there was a 10 minute bark law. Keep in mind that it was a very small town. I knew someone who got a ticket for noise disturbance because their dog barked while they were at work. However, in most circumstances, I think the police will just write a report... then after several reports, give a verbal warning... then if it still was a problem, give a ticket (depending on the specific laws/code in your area)

As far as things you could (but may not want) to do, there are bark collars. I've never tried them for my dog, but a friend and a relative both have them and their dogs don't bark anymore(shock collars). I think they bought the one that shuts itself off if the dog still continues to bark after being shocked a 3rd time. I've also seen a spray bark collar (online). It doesn't have great reviews, though. Also, if I were you, I would definitely keep a log of the neighbor. Possibly ask other people around your townhome if they hear your dog alot. Chances are that if nobody else is complaining, she'll be less of a threat. One cranky person is understandable but if 3 or 4 of your neighbors are rallying together secretly complaining, it could be a bad situation - esp if they all go to your landlord/community leader and complain. The other thing you may need to worry about is - depending on how evil the neighbor wants to be - she could record your dog barking and try to sue you for some kind of disturbing peace.

Okay, I think and worry about this too much. Gah! Sorry if I'm rambling.

I'm sorry you have a bad neighbor.

[ssdsco]

I do know that where I used to live, there was a 10 minute bark law.

My wife wants to know if this applies to spouses and if it is cumulative ?

[woohoogirl]

Okay, I think and worry about this too much. Gah! Sorry if I'm rambling.

I'm sorry you have a bad neighbor.

I appreciate all input. I'm lucky that I live on the end and nobody else complains about stuff. This particular witch wants to get tag numbers of cars SHE doesn't know and call the sheriff's department and report them for trespassing. She believes that she knows all that goes on in our association. The only thing that gives me hope is that the neighbor on the other side of her has a new baby (and as much as I don't wish this on the mother or grandmother) I hope that little sucker has some HUGE lungs. I'm hoping that my "child" and the neighbor baby get on hre nerves to the point that she decides to sell and move back to that warm toasty place all people like her come from.

[nazstar]

I appreciate all input. I'm lucky that I live on the end and nobody else complains about stuff. This particular witch wants to get tag numbers of cars SHE doesn't know and call the sheriff's department and report them for trespassing. She believes that she knows all that goes on in our association. The only thing that gives me hope is that the neighbor on the other side of her has a new baby (and as much as I don't wish this on the mother or grandmother) I hope that little sucker has some HUGE lungs. I'm hoping that my "child" and the neighbor baby get on hre nerves to the point that she decides to sell and move back to that warm toasty place all people like her come from.

I just moved to a townhome and I have 3 chihuahuas, an 8 month old teething baby, and another baby on the way. Needless to say, I was grateful to find a place with 8 inches of poured concrete between me and the adjoining townhome. Our dogs can get pretty annoying with the barking too. I restrict them to the laundry room when we aren't home and use a baby gate. It calms them a bit, but they still can get to whining at times. But it's only for a few minutes. I tried a shock collar once but the poor things are really too small for them to be safe. I had little luck with spraying them with water. Funny enough, the only thing that worked is that I would walk over, put my hand around their muzzle (not hard - just hold their mouth close) and say "ENOUGH". It became a code word to shut up and I can just point in their direction and say "ENOUGH" and they calm down.

[robivi3]

My son came downstairs to this the other nite, his camera was on the table and it was dark, that's my laundry.