neighbors! what a PIA!

[NICKG]

i have trash neighbors who have 3 dogs that bark at me every time i go in my back yard or on my new deck...my simple solution is dog training. Vineager and water (75v to 25 w) in a strong squirt bottle..i can reach there doggie door with it...when the bark..they get squirted, they are beginning to associate me with being good or else...

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by techweenie

Interesting. I just checked, and my neighbors are violating at least four -- and possibly six -- code provisions.

Have to ponder the implications of starting a "war."

I worked it so that it didn't come back to me. Besides, the city cannot divulge where the tip came from unless you are calling the police about a specific instance. In that case, they may want to involve you to reach a settlement so they don't have to come out again. However, the police did give me the option of remaining anonymous. There were several neighbors affected, so it could have been anyone.

Then I called code enforcement making it look like the police made the report about the code issues. In reality, the police could care less about code issues.

[Oh Haha]

Originally Posted by NICKG

i have trash neighbors who have 3 dogs that bark at me every time i go in my back yard or on my new deck...my simple solution is dog training. Vineager and water (75v to 25 w) in a strong squirt bottle..i can reach there doggie door with it...when the bark..they get squirted, they are beginning to associate me with being good or else...

Our stupid dog barks at the neighbors but they, as I have found out, give him treats over the fence. I can't stand it when he barks constantly at people walking by or, heaven forbid, someone walking a dog. I know it's in their nature but man, it bugs me to no end. I don't want to be one of those pesons who just yells at their dog so I will usually tell him to go lay down which he does.


Lately, he's taken to barking at my kids when they are driving the Barbie Jeep around the yard. Same thing, I tell him to go lay down or if he really pi$$es me off, I'll put him in the house.

[Zeke]

The problem with dogs is dogs. If there is one single factor that degrades my neighborhood, it's dogs. I'm not saying that's the only problem, just if there was one that could be eliminated, that would be the one.

Even the planes overhead go away after 10 pm.

[Oh Haha]

Originally Posted by milt

The problem with dogs is dogs. If there is one single factor that degrades my neighborhood, it's dogs. I'm not saying that's the only problem, just if there was one that could be eliminated, that would be the one.

Even the planes overhead go away after 10 pm.

I agree which is one of the reasons i get ticked when OUR dog is the one barking like a fool.

He is a good dog and watches out for the kids but I liken him to some mall cops. Just a LITTLE over ambitous in doing the job.

[NICKG]

I honestly feel bad, because I know that they only want attention. The people can't take care of their kids...much less the dogs. they get a new puppy like every 6/7 months.....then it gets added to barking pool

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by jyl

then she started coming onto our property to actually kick the house.

I imagine water sprinklers you could turn on from inside the house would have quickly solved this problem.

[jyl]

She'd come over at night, kick and swear, then run away. Truly weird behaviour.. I had some pleasant interactions w/ her too, when she was gardening etc. I think she was developing mental problems. Felt bad for her husband, who was a nice guy but as whipped as can be.

[m21sniper]

Originally Posted by vash

my neighbors on one side is very messy with their garbage. crap blows, and traps in my hedges. they never close up their cans. i swear 50% of my mechanic's nitrile gloves get used and tossed as garbage gloves. i pick up used q-tips sometimes. GAG! anyways, i had a "good neighbor" fence put in. i had the contractor slam it onto the ground so no crap can drift to my side. my neighbor loved the idea, but couldnt pay that much money. i searched high and low for a person that can build it for double the neighbor's budget. no go. i found a great contractor and split it 66/33. i eat the bigger cost. i found the contractor, i took time off of work to baby sit him. i fronted the money. it has been 10 days and my neighbor hasnt paid me yet!! he sent his kid over yesterday, i was stunned, and was running for the check. nope, the little punk was sent to ask for some of our chicken's eggs. LAME. the money isnt a big deal, but i am seething from the principle. i am gonna ring his doorbell tomorrow.
thanks for the vent.

Amigo, i would trade you neighbors right now if you wanted to.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by NICKG

i have trash neighbors who have 3 dogs that bark at me every time i go in my back yard or on my new deck...my simple solution is dog training. Vineager and water (75v to 25 w) in a strong squirt bottle..i can reach there doggie door with it...when the bark..they get squirted, they are beginning to associate me with being good or else...

One of those hand held air horns works really well if you can get within a few feet. They really do hurt a dog's ears. Last time I did it, the dog ran whimpering. The next time I walked up to the fence, the dog ran whimpering. No horn.

On a side note, I see these being used at F1 races. I'm sure everyone wears ear plugs, but if some joker sounded one of those next to my head, I'd deck him.

[Taz's Master]

If there is one single factor that degrades my neighborhood, it's dogs. I'm not saying that's the only problem, just if there was one that could be eliminated, that would be the one.


Milt, the dogs are fine, honestly the biggest problem with any neighborhood is people. People are nothing but trouble. The ones with air horns more so.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by Taz's Master

If there is one single factor that degrades my neighborhood, it's dogs. I'm not saying that's the only problem, just if there was one that could be eliminated, that would be the one.


Milt, the dogs are fine, honestly the biggest problem with any neighborhood is people. People are nothing but trouble. The ones with air horns more so.

Yeah, but it works. Just over the majority of local residents in my neighborhood do not have dogs. Of those that do, most don't bark much. It's the one in 12 houses that has barking coming at all times of the day and night. If that's in any way annoying to me, I do what I can to stop it.

The laws in our city make illegal any animal noises that disturb anyone. However, it would take an act of congress to enforce the law. BTDT, so I do what I have to do on my own. I'm sure that majority that don't have barking dogs appreciate it.

I've had a couple dogs, 3 in a lifetime to be exact. They were all barkers and I was embarrassed. They didn't always bark, but any time they did, I knew they were bothering someone somewhere. The last one was a rescue Lhasa Apso. They are little barking machines by nature. What freakin' mistake that was.

Well, it was the wife's mistake. Even she will never get another dog and she was the reason for 2 of the 3 I've had. My dad was the other and he brought home a beagle.

[techweenie]

Oh yeah, well my neighborhood has DOGS with AIR HORNS. So there.

[NICKG]

all i wanted was mutant sharks with freekin' laser beams!

[Taz's Master]

All I'm saying is that none of the neighborhood dogs are hitting me up to help pay for the fence they put up beside my yard, they never complain about how long my grass is, or where I store my spare parts for my little projects. The dogs never complain about the paint on my house, or my little parties, or where my friends park or what my kids wear (or don't wear), it is always people that are hasseling me. They just won't leave me alone, all I'm trying to do is bring some southern folksy charm to the neighborhood, you'd think they would rather live with a HOA or something.

[Schrup]

We had a little neighborhood drama recently. My wife & I stayed completely out of it. The people that live kitty-corner front left of us bought their home about a year ago in an estate sale. It was in really rough shape, the yard was completely overgrown & the basement was full of crap.

Well, the neighbors to their left started to really put the screws to them to do something about the yard. I could see them making progress, but I believe it wasn't good enough for the neighbor's overbearing wife. I'm not 100% sure they did it in spite or if they are really just goofy, but I think it's a combo of both.

They let their 6 year old boy pick the colors out for the exterior of their home.





Everyone flipped out, lead by the overbearing wife. She was crying how her home had just lost $15K in value, ect.

I don't really give a crap, I can barely see it & when I do it gives me a chuckle. I'm going to be here for at least another 20 years unless something tragic happens. I kind of feel sorry for the 6 year old boy. He plays with my son a lot & is very nice. The color could be tough on him in 5 years, kids can be mean.

[vash]

seen worse. i'll try to snap a pic on the way home.

update: my wife went over and asked for the cash. they said they came by on sat but nobody was home. (we were out adopting another cat). they said, since nobody answered the door, they took the cash and deposited it back into their account. WTF?

[Dixie]

There is a reason your neighbors have not paid. God, fate, or whatever, is looking out for you.

Why do you want your neighbors to have partial control and influence over your fence? The fence you put up because of them?

Do not let them pay for the fence. Refuse their money. Otherwise, you'll hate that fence for years to come.

[jyl]

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera

There is a reason your neighbors have not paid. God, fate, or whatever, is looking out for you.

Why do you want your neighbors to have partial control and influence over your fence? The fence you put up because of them?

Do not let them pay for the fence. Refuse their money. Otherwise, you'll hate that fence for years to come.

vash, there is something to be said for this. Hopefully the fence is entirely on your property too.

[jyl]

Originally Posted by milt

I've had a couple dogs, 3 in a lifetime to be exact. They were all barkers and I was embarrassed. They didn't always bark, but any time they did, I knew they were bothering someone somewhere. The last one was a rescue Lhasa Apso. They are little barking machines by nature. What freakin' mistake that was.

Well, it was the wife's mistake. Even she will never get another dog and she was the reason for 2 of the 3 I've had. My dad was the other and he brought home a beagle.

Those bark-shock collars seem to work.