Dog barking apartment

Rubberchikken

i always feel sorry for any dog with an owner like you describe. dogs deserve a decent, kind responsible owner and this person doesn't sound like that. nsideration for others is important whether you own a dog or a kid and some people just don't seem capable of that.

op, you could raise it with the landlord or the management company if you're finding that the issue is interfering with your life.
i agree you have the right to pass by a door without growling/barking coming from behind it and i know that you realise the dog is only doing what comes naturally but his owner can't escape their responsibility either.

why some people have a dog is beyond me. hope you find a solution.

freshpopcorn

OP, would you consider getting some type of counselling to deal with your phobia of dogs?
I'd have a mild fear of dogs now at times it used be a lot worse in the past but once the dog is behind a closed gate or door. It's my problem and not the owners.
If everybody who was afraid of dogs could make a complaint about a barking dog behind a door or gate and expect the issue dealt with I don't think anybody would have a dog nearly because some could say even the sight of them would cause a fear then.

Dubl1nguy

eladnova wrote: »

I'm on the side of the OP.
The dog may physically be behind a door but obviously the sound and agression carries and isn't confined neatly to the apartment. "sure, he's behind a locked door" doesn't cut it. OP is talking about accoustics.

Stress can be relative and I don't think you're over-reacting. You own and live there and have a right to come/go and live in pease with a bit of consideration from others. The fact that it's a communal area doesn't mean your right to peace should be compromised etc.

BTW is there not another door between the front door and their hallway that the dog could be kept behind?

I'd also record it so you have something to play to either the owners or landlord etc.

Yes there is another door but the owners choose to not keep the dog enclosed within it. They allow the dog to sit at their front door. For what reason other than to annoy me is beyond me as the dog can't get anymore enjoyment from sitting at their front door as opposed to their living room door. I suppose it's their choice as they are renting in the apartment.

I think the posters that don't think there's an issue with the dog barking have obviously never lived through the experience or have extremely high tolerance levels. It's a very stressful experience.

digzy

An apartment is no place for a dog.

Dubl1nguy

freshpopcorn wrote: »

OP, would you consider getting some type of counselling to deal with your phobia of dogs?
I'd have a mild fear of dogs now at times it used be a lot worse in the past but once the dog is behind a closed gate or door. It's my problem and not the owners.
If everybody who was afraid of dogs could make a complaint about a barking dog behind a door or gate and expect the issue dealt with I don't think anybody would have a dog nearly because some could say even the sight of them would cause a fear then.

Thanks for the advice but I hope it doesn't sound like I'm fearful of dogs! I've had dogs at home all my life when I was growing up. I actually volunteer in some animal rescues a few times a year. It would break your heart seeing how some people treat animals. Anyways, that's for a different time.

The ONLY reason I haven't contacted their landlord is because I'd hate for the dog to go to the pound if they were told to get rid of it. The dog would have no chance of being rehomed. At the same time my sanity is waning.

freshpopcorn

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

Thanks for the advice but I hope it doesn't sound like I'm fearful of dogs! I've had dogs at home all my life when I was growing up. I actually volunteer in some animal rescues a few times a year. It would break your heart seeing how some people treat animals. Anyways, that's for a different time.

The ONLY reason I haven't contacted their landlord is because I'd hate for the dog to go to the pound if they were told to get rid of it. The dog would have no chance of being rehomed. At the same time my sanity is waning.

So you do relies by you complaining the owners to the landlord they might just get rid of the dog and send it to the pound now?

Dial Hard

Dubl1nguy wrote:

They allow the dog to sit at their front door. For what reason other than to annoy me is beyond me.

If you actually think this then it seems to me the issue isn't really the dog.

Why on earth would they leave the dog there just to annoy you? Seems very far-fetched.

Dubl1nguy

freshpopcorn wrote: »

So you do relies by you complaining the owners to the landlord they might just get rid of the dog and send it to the pound now?

That's their choice. I'd love to save every dog out there but the fact is I can't. There's always the chance that he gets taken up by a family that will give him the care he needs either.

Dubl1nguy

Dial Hard wrote: »

If you actually think this then it seems to me the issue isn't really the dog.

Why on earth would they leave the dog there just to annoy you? Seems very far-fetched.

I understand the dog isn't the issue, it's the owners putting him in a situation where he does what instinct tells him to do!

These people are completely unreasonable. Maybe in their home country there are different attitudes towards renting an apartment in an urban area.

whiskeyman

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

These people are completely unreasonable. Maybe in their home country there are different attitudes towards renting an apartment in an urban area.

Ok, and be honest.... is there more than just the dog that annoys you here?

Dubl1nguy

whiskeyman wrote: »

Ok, and be honest.... is there more than just the dog that annoys you here?

I've had no dealings with these people other than about their dog so no. If the dog was muzzled (as by law) from day one and if when I approached them they said they are trying to train him or get him accustomed to a new life then I wouldn't be here now. I gave them 2 months before I approached them about the barking. The only answer I was given is dogs bark. Yes, I'm aware dogs bark and cows go moo, I remember Old McDonald had a farm.....

amtc

I think it's rational to be annoyed by a dog. I love dogs but wouldn't have one if out all day. It's not fair on dog or neighbour.

I have the same clause in my management company. My neighbours had a roaming cat, which crept in one day and hid in my bed and jumped on my face whilst going asleep. I freaked! I raised with them not management company. Cat now on lead!

Mind you one of my neighbour's has a new baby who wails. Neighbour other side wants to complain to management company. Now that is ridiculous!

In the case of the dog I'd raise it. The poor thing is probably looking for attention. If you like dogs could you offer to take it for a short walk every so often so it gets used to you?

Dubl1nguy

amtc wrote: »

I think it's rational to be annoyed by a dog. I love dogs but wouldn't have one if out all day. It's not fair on dog or neighbour.

I have the same clause in my management company. My neighbours had a roaming cat, which crept in one day and hid in my bed and jumped on my face whilst going asleep. I freaked! I raised with them not management company. Cat now on lead!

Mind you one of my neighbour's has a new baby who wails. Neighbour other side wants to complain to management company. Now that is ridiculous!

In the case of the dog I'd raise it. The poor thing is probably looking for attention. If you like dogs could you offer to take it for a short walk every so often so it gets used to you?

Sorry but I had to laugh at your story. Obviously, it wasn't funny for you!

I mentioned to the woman that there was a doggy daycare centre beside where I work and I wouldn't mind walking him up the odd time but she didn't seem that interested in the idea. I'm not sure anyways if they would take that breed in for fear of the other dogs.

Restricted breed animals or breeds that are known to bark a lot should not be kept in apartments.

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AryaStark

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The dog barks when the op walks past the dog owners apartment.

I clearly said that the dog is Not barking at all hours or during antisocial hours. I got that information from reading the thread.

If a dog is barking constantly at any time then it is very annoying and antisocial and the op would have a right to ask for the dog to be removed.

If a dog barks when you walk by its door then just don't keep walking by the door unless it is necessary.

wendydoll

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

I mentioned to the woman that there was a doggy daycare centre beside where I work and I wouldn't mind walking him up the odd time but she didn't seem that interested in the idea.

They'd hardly give their dog to you to walk to doggy daycare after you complained about their dog being a nuisance :rolleyes:

SwtsGK1

Yeah tbh mate I suggest you man up and stop whinging...that or stop peeping through their key hole

Dubl1nguy

SwtsGK1 wrote: »

Yeah tbh mate I suggest you man up and stop whinging...that or stop peeping through their key hole

It's having a very negative effect on my partner so if it wouldn't be good for anybody if I was to man up.

Dubl1nguy

AryaStark wrote: »

The dog barks when the op walks past the dog owners apartment.

I clearly said that the dog is Not barking at all hours or during antisocial hours. I got that information from reading the thread.

If a dog is barking constantly at any time then it is very annoying and antisocial and the op would have a right to ask for the dog to be removed.

If a dog barks when you walk by its door then just don't keep walking by the door unless it is necessary.

Their apartment is in front of the lift and fire exit so are you suggesting that I make a ladder out of rope and scale down a few floors from my balcony?

I totally accept that you don't see an issue with it, some people wouldn't. That's life but let me ask you this, if every morning as soon as you leave your apartment there was someone standing there with an air horn and blasted it in your face, then when you come home and every other time you left your apartment. Yeah the first few times you might laugh but I'm sure eventually all you'll want to do is stick that horn where the sun don't shine.

wendydoll

How is it having an "very negative effect" on your partner?

You have to listen to a dog bark from behind a closed door when you walk in the corridor to your home. Surely once you leave the corridor it doesn't effect you/your partner any further.

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Dial Hard

Dubl1nguy wrote:

I mentioned to the woman that there was a doggy daycare centre beside where I work and I wouldn't mind walking him up the odd time but she didn't seem that interested in the idea. I'm not sure anyways if they would take that breed in for fear of the other dogs.

Most doggy daycares happily accept restricted breeds because they know that the list was drawn up completely arbitrarily and has no basis in anything approaching evidence or logic.

If you volunteer regularly for dog rescues I'm quite frankly amazed that a) you don't know this and b) you hold the opinions you do on RBs.

Dubl1nguy

wendydoll wrote: »

How is it having an "very negative effect" on your partner?

You have to listen to a dog bark from behind a closed door when you walk in the corridor to your home. Surely once you leave the corridor it doesn't effect you/your partner any further.

Because our home is our sanctuary, you shouldn't feel theathened by a dog going mad at the door, regardless of whether he can get through the door or not. How would you feel if you had to walk by a door everyday and there was someone in there shouting "I'm gonna kill ya when I get ya" and your safety depended on whether or not the door was locked or not every day.

Dial Hard

Dubl1nguy wrote:

Because our home is our sanctuary, you shouldn't feel theathened by a dog going mad at the door, regardless of whether he can get through the door or not. How would you feel if you had to walk by a door everyday and there was someone in there shouting "I'm gonna kill ya when I get ya" and your safety depended on whether or not the door was locked or not every day.

Ah come on now. You're now imputing intent and malice to the dog's actions.

It's a dog. It's not behind the door plotting new and more devious ways to threaten you and your partner and wondering how to open the door

Dubl1nguy

Dial Hard wrote: »

Most doggy daycares happily accept restricted breeds because they know that the list was drawn up completely arbitrarily and has no basis in anything approaching evidence or logic.

If you volunteer regularly for dog rescues I'm quite frankly amazed that a) you don't know this and b) you hold the opinions you do on RBs.

I never said all restricted breed dogs are dangerous so don't be putting words in my mouth. I have friends and family members that have restricted breed dogs and they are the most loyal family pets I've ever seen. The fact is a restricted breed dog in the wrong hands is dangerous. I'm well aware that restricted breeds mix with other dogs in animal rescues. They don't have an asylum wing just for restricted breeds???

Certain breeds of dogs need lots of socialisation and careful handling, otherwise they can be dangerous.

freshpopcorn

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

Because our home is our sanctuary, you shouldn't feel theathened by a dog going mad at the door, regardless of whether he can get through the door or not. How would you feel if you had to walk by a door everyday and there was someone in there shouting "I'm gonna kill ya when I get ya" and your safety depended on whether or not the door was locked or not every day.

But I thought you weren't afraid of the dog?

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

Thanks for the advice but I hope it doesn't sound like I'm fearful of dogs! I've had dogs at home all my life when I was growing up. I actually volunteer in some animal rescues a few times a year. It would break your heart seeing how some people treat animals. Anyways, that's for a different time.

The ONLY reason I haven't contacted their landlord is because I'd hate for the dog to go to the pound if they were told to get rid of it. The dog would have no chance of being rehomed. At the same time my sanity is waning.

AryaStark

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

Their apartment is in front of the lift and fire exit so are you suggesting that I make a ladder out of rope and scale down a few floors from my balcony?

I totally accept that you don't see an issue with it, some people wouldn't. That's life but let me ask you this, if every morning as soon as you leave your apartment there was someone standing there with an air horn and blasted it in your face, then when you come home and every other time you left your apartment. Yeah the first few times you might laugh but I'm sure eventually all you'll want to do is stick that horn where the sun don't shine.

No I am suggesting that you get over the fact that the dog barks when you pass its door. Unless the dog is barking at all hours then it is none of your business and there is nothing you can do about it (within the confines of the law) ...

The dog is behind a closed door, not up in your face.
Also if the dog is barking at you when you pass in the corridor then it is not a problem if the dog is on the lead and muzzled. You seem to have a problem with RB dogs. That is your problem, not the dog owners.

AryaStark

Dubl1nguy wrote: »

I never said all restricted breed dogs are dangerous so don't be putting words in my mouth. I have friends and family members that have restricted breed dogs and they are the most loyal family pets I've ever seen. The fact is a restricted breed dog in the wrong hands is dangerous. I'm well aware that restricted breeds mix with other dogs in animal rescues. They don't have an asylum wing just for restricted breeds???

Certain breeds of dogs need lots of socialisation and careful handling, otherwise they can be dangerous.

You keep contradicting yourself... you have just said that you don't think that day care would take a RB dog!!!

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wendydoll

Has the dog ever been in the corridor unleashed ??