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spruitt7 · 01-09-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

do you live in an apartment with people on both sides of you and above you? maybe you could ask them if your dog is barking... some people have nothing better to do than complain and perhaps he is exaggerating? but again i gotta go with the long walk.. i bet you'll see a difference! i wish i lived closer.. i'd love to help! he and layla could wear eachother out!

I live on the top floor. I know who is complaining..... I live at the end of the hall. One guy leaves at 6am, the other person also has a dog and the guy directly next to me is a JERK! Lol. I'm sure you can guess who complained. I thought he was a jerk before he even complained about Riley. This guy is really rude.

I'm going to try the spray bottle when I'm home and the ultrasonic thingy when Im gone. I'm going to also start walking him right before I leave. It just sucks because I know this is going to take time. I know it won't change over night, but if this guy complains again, I have to move or get rid of Riley. Ughhhh...

sweetie3 · 01-09-2008, 06:04 PM

I Have Read That Their Hearing Is Much Better Than Ours As Well As Smell.they Can Hear You Comming And That Is Why You Hear No Barking

He Know's You Are Comming Before You Hit The Outer Door.

My Cousin Lives In A Condo And Her Neighbor Told Her The Same Thing.her Although She Didn't Report Her

She Puts Him In Her Bedroom Now So No One Can Hear And She Is Working On The Method Of Teaching The Dog To Bark On Command That Way He Understands When You Tell Him To Quiet.

eaglez28 · 01-09-2008, 06:12 PM

You can try stuffing a Kong with the spray treat in it.
I had trouble with stormy chewing the sheetrock while I was gone.
It keeps her occupied for hours!

celstu1 · 01-09-2008, 06:14 PM

Ive gotten written up twice from my condo complex bc neighbors complained about my boys. I started taking a firm stance in barking, I wont let them. I firmly say "HEY!" when they start, and they immediately stop. Also I put a radio on when I go to work. It helps to drown out outside noises and helps curb the barking! Good Luck

I have no idea who complained about me, but I talked to the neighborhood busy body and told her how hard I was working with them to quit barking and made mention that I was written up. I figured whoever told on me would find out from her that I was working on it hard and give me a break and some time. Try the radio thing, it worked wonders for my boys!

spruitt7 · 01-09-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

You can try stuffing a Kong with the spray treat in it.
I had trouble with stormy chewing the sheetrock while I was gone.
It keeps her occupied for hours!

Whats a kong? I have no clue what that is. Lol.

Sunnie · 01-09-2008, 06:22 PM

Have you tried talking to the neighbor? Maybe if you took your dog with you and went over and talk to him. Tell him you are really sorry about the barking and are doing everything you can to stop it. Let him get to know your baby. Maybe he wouldn't be such a jerk. Maybe he would even be willing to check on him for you when he does bark.

spruitt7 · 01-09-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by momof4CA

Is there anyway to set up a tape recorder, camcorder or web cam so you can see what is truely going on while you are way? If you can see or hear what the neighbor is talking about you might be able to find a solution. Plus, you might like to have proof of what is happening while you are gone... incase you need...to show that apt manager what is really going on.

Could he is barking at another neighbor, that is passing by the apt at a certain time everyday?

Yea I thought about that. I'm probably going to set up a microphone into my computer when I leave. Riley doesn't bark at people when they walk by. He hears people and sniffs at the door, but thats it.

marcerella02 · 01-09-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spruitt7

Whats a kong? I have no clue what that is. Lol.

OMG there is the answer to your problem! it is a rubber toy kinda shaped like a beehive.. you stuff treats in there and it takes them HOURS to get it out!! you can get it at almost ANY petstore.. you definitly need to get yourself one of those.. if you can't find one.. pm me and i'll send you one... iw ould have mentioned it but i guess i just figured you had tried it... you'll LOVE IT! let me know if you can't find one

spruitt7 · 01-09-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

OMG there is the answer to your problem! it is a rubber toy kinda shaped like a beehive.. you stuff treats in there and it takes them HOURS to get it out!! you can get it at almost ANY petstore.. you definitly need to get yourself one of those.. if you can't find one.. pm me and i'll send you one... iw ould have mentioned it but i guess i just figured you had tried it... you'll LOVE IT! let me know if you can't find one

I'm going tomorrow to pick one of those up!! I'm going to hold off on getting the Ultrasonic barking thing. So far Riley is learning with the spray bottle. He has only barked 2 times since I've been home, but the first time, I just sprayed it towards him (not directly in his face) and he stopped. Then he barked a few minutes later and I just picked up the bottle and he stopped.

marcerella02 · 01-09-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spruitt7

I'm going tomorrow to pick one of those up!! I'm going to hold off on getting the Ultrasonic barking thing. So far Riley is learning with the spray bottle. He has only barked 2 times since I've been home, but the first time, I just sprayed it towards him (not directly in his face) and he stopped. Then he barked a few minutes later and I just picked up the bottle and he stopped.

yay for progress!!! keep us posted!!! you can do it Riley!

oopsmyhalofello · 01-09-2008, 06:48 PM

I agree with the use of a waterbottle too, my concern in your case would be that this seems to be a time sensitive matter. Yorkies are so darn smart that I would worry that when he knows your not there to spray the water bottle he will bark anyway, then if your neighbor complains you have to make a decision. If you were to try to get something that can work when your not there to manipulate it you would probably be better off in the long run. jmho

GinosMommy · 01-09-2008, 07:10 PM

ONE complaint and they tell you one more then you have to move?
thats crap. Come live in my apts, you can complain all you want and they dont do anything. Not that I have had any, i had a neighbor play his music loud til 2 am and he still did it....2 yrs later hes still here.

spruitt7 · 01-09-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GinosMommy

ONE complaint and they tell you one more then you have to move?
thats crap. Come live in my apts, you can complain all you want and they dont do anything. Not that I have had any, i had a neighbor play his music loud til 2 am and he still did it....2 yrs later hes still here.

Well this guy has complained two days in a row, but I've only received one letter from the manager about it. I don't understand how they can make me move after two complaints. He plays loud music all the time, but I ignore it.

Sunnie · 01-09-2008, 07:28 PM

Like I said, Maybe if you talk to the neighbor, it will help. A little sucking it up and honey never hurt anyone

kdlmon · 01-09-2008, 07:37 PM

I agree with the Kong idea! It kept my Jack Russell quiet when I lived in a condo. I also got complaints regarding his barking. Between the Kong and leaving the tv/radio on, his barking stopped and we didn't get anymore complaints!

Good luck!

01-09-2008, 06:04 PM	#17
sweetie3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 264	I Have Read That Their Hearing Is Much Better Than Ours As Well As Smell.they Can Hear You Comming And That Is Why You Hear No Barking He Know's You Are Comming Before You Hit The Outer Door. My Cousin Lives In A Condo And Her Neighbor Told Her The Same Thing.her Although She Didn't Report Her She Puts Him In Her Bedroom Now So No One Can Hear And She Is Working On The Method Of Teaching The Dog To Bark On Command That Way He Understands When You Tell Him To Quiet. __________________ MY MAX

01-09-2008, 06:12 PM	#18
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	You can try stuffing a Kong with the spray treat in it. I had trouble with stormy chewing the sheetrock while I was gone. It keeps her occupied for hours! __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies Last edited by eaglez28; 01-09-2008 at 06:13 PM.

01-09-2008, 06:14 PM	#19
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Ive gotten written up twice from my condo complex bc neighbors complained about my boys. I started taking a firm stance in barking, I wont let them. I firmly say "HEY!" when they start, and they immediately stop. Also I put a radio on when I go to work. It helps to drown out outside noises and helps curb the barking! Good Luck I have no idea who complained about me, but I talked to the neighborhood busy body and told her how hard I was working with them to quit barking and made mention that I was written up. I figured whoever told on me would find out from her that I was working on it hard and give me a break and some time. Try the radio thing, it worked wonders for my boys! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz Last edited by celstu1; 01-09-2008 at 06:17 PM.

01-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#21
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Have you tried talking to the neighbor? Maybe if you took your dog with you and went over and talk to him. Tell him you are really sorry about the barking and are doing everything you can to stop it. Let him get to know your baby. Maybe he wouldn't be such a jerk. Maybe he would even be willing to check on him for you when he does bark. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

01-09-2008, 06:48 PM	#26
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	I agree with the use of a waterbottle too, my concern in your case would be that this seems to be a time sensitive matter. Yorkies are so darn smart that I would worry that when he knows your not there to spray the water bottle he will bark anyway, then if your neighbor complains you have to make a decision. If you were to try to get something that can work when your not there to manipulate it you would probably be better off in the long run. jmho __________________

01-09-2008, 07:10 PM	#27
GinosMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 2,161	ONE complaint and they tell you one more then you have to move? thats crap. Come live in my apts, you can complain all you want and they dont do anything. Not that I have had any, i had a neighbor play his music loud til 2 am and he still did it....2 yrs later hes still here. __________________ Stacy, Mommy to: Bianca the Bichon 3-6-06, Gino the yorkie 3-15-07

01-09-2008, 07:28 PM	#29
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Like I said, Maybe if you talk to the neighbor, it will help. A little sucking it up and honey never hurt anyone __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

01-09-2008, 07:37 PM	#30
kdlmon ☺Cooper☺ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 775	I agree with the Kong idea! It kept my Jack Russell quiet when I lived in a condo. I also got complaints regarding his barking. Between the Kong and leaving the tv/radio on, his barking stopped and we didn't get anymore complaints! Good luck!