The dog next door

Think you’ll just have to tell your neighbour about the constant barking. I assume it wasn’t an issue before? The lonely dog probably ought to go visiting as well.

If they are responsible dog owners, as mentioned with the pups, they need to be aware if their dog is distressed. Have a word with them. Even if the other dog was there, that’s a long time to leave dogs on their own. Best of luck x

Understandably the dog is distressed, could you help out by having it in with you until mum and pups come home.

Same here. We have to close all our windows even in hot weather and sitting out in the garden is no pleasure with the constant yap of a dog two doors down. I don't know how they stand it but they don't seem to notice.

You’ve just got to tell them. They sound responsible dog owners, and would probably want to know. They won’t know if nobody says anything.
I’m no dog expert, but he sounds sad/ upset. It takes energy to bark like that all day I would think.

I'd have been mortified if my dog was doing this and I didn't know (no longer an issue, old wonky dog not left alone) Please tell them.

I would want to know. I am building up the time I can leave my rescue dog and don’t want him distressed. Tell your neighbours , if they don’t care then they will ignore your concerns but it is more likely they will be grateful for the info.

You really must tell your neighbour. They are probably unaware. This dog has separation anxiety and it will not stop barking of it's own accord. If they are responsible dog owners they would want to remedy this situation. I know I would. There is no need to fall out with them but they need to know there is a problem. I have two dogs and would never leave one on their own. I also wouldnt leave 2 dogs from 8:30 -5:30 dog flap or not

Poor thing is feeling lonely & lost without its companion, really like a bereavement as it does not know why the other dog suddenly is not there. I think you should (nicely) mention what is happening to your neighbours, surely they would want to know as it is obviously now just reacting to the new situation.

As everyone says, they sound responsible so just talk to them.

As long as you tell them about it politely I can't imagine they'd be annoyed. You're just giving them information. I'd certainly want to know if it were my dogs. He's probably got separation anxiety which is hardly surprising as he's used to the other dog always being there. Poor dog needs company.

You must tell them …that poor dog everything has left him he will be so sad, to him they are all dead and gone he is in grief scared lonely They really may be good dog owners but they haven’t thought this through
Tell them you aren’t making a complaint but are really worried about xxx as he is barking all day and seems very stressed and frightened surely they won’t leave him any longer once they know

That's seems the right approach BlueBelle maybe your neighbours don't realise how distressed the remaining dog is sazzl

Do the neighbours know about the dog? I can never understand anyone who leaves a dog all day long. There are dog walkers, dog daycare places, so no need to ever leave a dog alone all day. Dogs are pack animals, so they need the company of other dogs (or humans). The owners don't sound very knowledgeable - or perhaps they don't care. Either way, you need to speak to them.

It really isn't fair to leave any dog on it's own all day. Nine hours is a long time to be alone. I'm surprised they think this is ok.
For the dog's sake they need to be told he/she is distressed.

Talk to your neighbours. The poor animal is lonely and feeling abandoned. It needs company.
You could offer to take their remaining dog for a walk during the day.
If it gets on well with your dogs, take them all together.
If not, even a short walk, separately, will help the dog feel less lonely. It will reduce the dog's loneliness, and even hearing your voice, over the fence, may well help it feel less deserted.

We have had this problem and had to tell our neighbour. There's no way round it. Your neighbour may not even be aware the dog is lonely and be grateful.
There are still times that we have to say again. It's stressful and unfair but you just have to deal with it. Better than listening to the dog barking all day, which is bad for your health.

As a last resort contact your local dog warden . Our neighbour got a letter warning of removal of their dog is they did not keep it quiet.

floradora not every area has a dog warden we used to but lost him/ her a few years back

nadateturbe

We have had this problem and had to tell our neighbour. There's no way round it. Your neighbour may not even be aware the dog is lonely and be grateful.
There are still times that we have to say again. It's stressful and unfair but you just have to deal with it. Better than listening to the dog barking all day, which is bad for your health.

its VERY bad for the dog too

Nine hours is far, far too long to leave a dog. This is cruelty - dogs don't understand that you will be coming back - they just know they have seen the person they rely on leaving, and the poor creature's distress must get worse and worse as the hours pass. Please speak to your neighbour, and if you are able, perhaps have the dog for a couple of hours with you - it would help to calm and reassure it.

This poor dog is confused , anxious and lonely, not surprising it barks all day! I don't have a dog but my common sense tells me it is unwise to leave a dog alone for such long periods day after day. I would also question the ' wisdom' of getting the bitch in pup when they both work full time , then landing them with her mum ! Sorry to sound harsh but dogs are a huge responsibility and a dog with pups is a greater responsibility!!! You must speak to your neighbours or they will be unaware of how distressed their dog is. Doggy day care sounds like a sound option , hopefully your neighbours will arrange this. Apart from the dogs distress you should not have to put up with the constant barking!

Poor dog. :-( I agree with let the owners know. They probably have no idea. I'd want to know if my dog was distressed so I could be a good neighbour and make sure my dog is happy.

its VERY bad for the dog too^

It is but I would be more concerned about the effect on myself.