Noisy neighbours and their barking dogs

pinkshoes

Lizmoretti said:

theoretica said:

Do you have concerns about the dogs' welfare?

Not really.  Although they never walk them (from what I can see).  They own a field next to their house and just release them into there a couple of times a day.

A dozen dogs barking all day do NOT sound like well cared for dogs. Dogs don't just bark for no reason. Bored, lonely, hungry, anxious, frightened, pain etc...

I would contact RSPCA and get them to go and take a look just for peace of mind. If they're genuinely well cared for then no harm done. 

Woolsery

pinkshoes said:

Lizmoretti said:

theoretica said:

Do you have concerns about the dogs' welfare?

Not really.  Although they never walk them (from what I can see).  They own a field next to their house and just release them into there a couple of times a day.

A dozen dogs barking all day do NOT sound like well cared for dogs. Dogs don't just bark for no reason. Bored, lonely, hungry, anxious, frightened, pain etc...

I would contact RSPCA and get them to go and take a look just for peace of mind. If they're genuinely well cared for then no harm done. 

The RSPCA will check they have food, water and shelter, which doesn't need to be indoors. If they have a field, that's exercise covered. What else is there? Basically clean surroundings, I suppose.The things you mentioned aren't measurable, though pain from injuries or disease would be, but there's no suggestion these animals are ill.

I'm not saying the OP shouldn't do as you say, but it's best not to get their hopes up too much.

LHZ

I have every sympathy with the OP but I wanted to suggest that, rather than the owners being neglectful or cruel they may actually be involved in rescue and rehoming. Fighting the good fight if you will. 

In any event if it's getting too much a quiet word with the owner is the first step.  I hate confrontation so I realise this is easier said than done. Good luck!

Phil4432

staffie1 said:

rach_k said:

If you ever try to sell and the dogs really do bark constantly, any potential buyer is going to spot the problem anyway, whether it's a declared dispute or not.  Much better, I'd think, for you to go to the council, (hopefully) get it sorted and then be able to tell potential buyers that there was a dog barking issue but it's now sorted.

There are so many people obsessed with dogs these days. If you get one of them coming to view, they’ll probably love it. 

Many dog owners don't want a neighbors house with incessantly barking dogs.

I love music, but don't want to hear the neighbors music all night.

Phil4432

Noneforit999 said:

They have 12 dogs? 12!?!?

Jeez, trying to train that many dogs not to bark is never going to happen.

If it were a couple then sure, some effort from them or a Dog trainer might work but that many is impossible. 

If you want to do something about it, your most effective option is to move really. The council could be a first step but ultimately it might make it harder to sell if you need to be honest on the dispute part of the forms.

Where we live the housing association flats opposite have 1-2 dogs in several of the flats. The owners often go out and the dogs just bark and bark and bark, great fun when you have the window open in the summer and are trying to do Zoom calls for work. Although that is not the primary reason for us moving, its certainly part of it. 

Having to move because of barking dogs, is a forceful eviction.  We should not have to do this because of irresponsible dog owners.

Ditzy_Mitzy

Fight fire with fire: set up a pipe organ or better still a steam calliope in your garden and practice playing at night.  Join your local hot-rod club and invite the members round for a loud engine competition.  Declare yourself an artillery enthusiast, obtain a few pieces and fire off blank shells at random intervals.  Buy loads and loads and loads and loads and loads of cats and encourage them to yowl in unison.  

GDB2222

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

Fight fire with fire: set up a pipe organ or better still a steam calliope in your garden and practice playing at night.  Join your local hot-rod club and invite the members round for a loud engine competition.  Declare yourself an artillery enthusiast, obtain a few pieces and fire off blank shells at random intervals.  Buy loads and loads and loads and loads and loads of cats and encourage them to yowl in unison.  

None of that will stop the dogs barking.

staffie1

Phil4432 said:

staffie1 said:

rach_k said:

If you ever try to sell and the dogs really do bark constantly, any potential buyer is going to spot the problem anyway, whether it's a declared dispute or not.  Much better, I'd think, for you to go to the council, (hopefully) get it sorted and then be able to tell potential buyers that there was a dog barking issue but it's now sorted.

There are so many people obsessed with dogs these days. If you get one of them coming to view, they’ll probably love it. 

Many dog owners don't want a neighbors house with incessantly barking dogs.

I love music, but don't want to hear the neighbors music all night.

Not everyone is rational about these things.

Woolsery

LHZ said:

I have every sympathy with the OP but I wanted to suggest that, rather than the owners being neglectful or cruel they may actually be involved in rescue and rehoming. Fighting the good fight if you will.

 Yes, a neighbour near us has rescued 4 Romanian street dogs now. She thinks they'e more deserving than British dogs.

The owners might also be breeding, but I'd guess the OP would know if that were the case. Local authorities are likely to take more interest if they think illegal breeding/trading in pups is going on.

LHZ

Woolsery said:

LHZ said:

I have every sympathy with the OP but I wanted to suggest that, rather than the owners being neglectful or cruel they may actually be involved in rescue and rehoming. Fighting the good fight if you will.

 Yes, a neighbour near us has rescued 4 Romanian street dogs now. She thinks they'e more deserving than British dogs.

Did your neighbour actually say that or are you just being a bit silly?