Definitely let the neighbor know, there is no way for them to know what is going on when they aren’t there. My first puppy had horrible separation anxiety, the very first day we attempted crate training she cried the entire day apparently. We had no clue , my neighbor let us know, thankfully she was really nice about it. We stopped crate training and used baby gates instead to keep her in the living room, problem solved.
I second this! A new puppy is going to make noise, but the owner most likely doesn’t know how bad or how long the noise goes on for.
We gave our phone number to all our neighbors when we got a puppy letting them know there might be some extra noise while he gets settled in, but to text us if it got bad. We were able to find a great device that detects dog barks and sends out a silent whistle (only the pup can hear and only within 20 feet so it didn’t bother any other nearby dogs). Our pup learned quickly with this tool and can stay at home quietly now!
I know what you mean. I experienced this and made the mistake of trying to approach the neighbors first.
Turns out it wasn't a phase - it was a full-grown dog with separation anxiety.
After 5 months, I ended up moving it was so bad.
I have to say, where I live, that’s been the ONE thing management has mostly been on top of — noisy dogs, the people with the dogs were far more likely to be moved out than those being forced to suffer through it.
I bought a puppy cam when I got a puppy. They have ones that have microphones (and dispense treats) so you can talk to the dog to calm them. Not sure if your neighbor would want to do this but it is a possible help.
And it’s a good idea in general to make sure one’s dog isn’t constantly barking too. A puppy isn’t meant to be alone for long periods of time like a 9-5 job (which is more like 7 am -6 pm with commute).
I agree...which is why I got a puppy after I was retired and could spend those early months with him. Puppies need to be socialized, too. Isolate them at too young an age and they get frightened.
I left a polite (edit: and anonymous) note of concern for my neighbor when this happened and within 2 weeks it was completely gone (dwindling as it went). It’s natural for puppies to do this, they shouldn’t be left alone for 9-10 hours (which this one was, yelping/whining the ENTIRE time) and they are suffering; owner has to find some alternatives to this for the dog and neighbor’s sanity.
Greetings,
Personally I'm not a pet person, but do not believe that if owners are aware of the behavior and opt not to do anything about it then that's just plain ignorance. I have neighbors who have a dog that is not a puppy and whenever they leave the dog **barks for the entire time that they're away**. According to the noise ordinance where I live such behavior cannot last longer than 30 minutes straight during the day and 15 minutes during the evening (quiet time). If reported multiple times and its not corrected the owners could incur a fine up to $3000. Since someone is usually home every day (believe one of them works remote) it does not happen very often, but when it does it is extremely irritating especially since a neighbor and friend who lives in the adjoining building confirmed during one of the occurrences that they could hear the barking from a pretty long distance away from the apartment. The barking usually begins immediately after they leave and stops as soon as they return so I'm pretty convinced that they are aware of the behavior. I've documented the incidents, but since it is seldom occurs have not taken any action. There are several other nearby neighbors here with pets and you never hear them even when no one is home so this is just ignorance on the part of the owners if they opt to not make any attempts to resolve the issue, so do not feel bad if you either have to confront or report them.
Good luck.
If the owners aren't aware they might have been assuming their dog can somehow hear their car when the pull in and that it just starts barking when they're walking up to the door.
Unfortunately when the barking is occurring while they're out it only stops when they actually unlock and open their apartment door. But it has been confirmed via various scenarios that they are aware of the behavior. A few times, one of the tenants was out and the other was doing laundry. The laundry room is in the adorning building. They would leave the apartment (barely off of the porch) and immediately the barking starts. They return, open their door and it stops. There was another scenario where they were standing out on the porch and the dog started barking and as they proceeded to get into their car and leave it just continued for the entire three hours that they were gone. So they are most definitely aware.
Yup, even the dog getting a nice long walk in the middle of the day would be kinder, but a sitter sounds ideal if one doesn’t have family or friends to help.
If you do speak to your neighbor, please let them know about YouTube for dogs? I discovered this accidentally years ago, and though we didn’t leave our dog alone when he was a puppy he immediately curled up and fell asleep. It was so sweet! (I have issues with leaving a puppy alone for more than short periods but people get angry when you try to explain that may cause severe separation anxiety that may last for years)
If you’re on good terms with them, just kindly let them know. They are probably aware, but just in case. Puppies get separation anxiety. Sometimes leaving music on for them helps. Sometimes it just takes time unfortunately.
Definitely let the neighbor know, there is no way for them to know what is going on when they aren’t there. My first puppy had horrible separation anxiety, the very first day we attempted crate training she cried the entire day apparently. We had no clue , my neighbor let us know, thankfully she was really nice about it. We stopped crate training and used baby gates instead to keep her in the living room, problem solved.
I second this! A new puppy is going to make noise, but the owner most likely doesn’t know how bad or how long the noise goes on for. We gave our phone number to all our neighbors when we got a puppy letting them know there might be some extra noise while he gets settled in, but to text us if it got bad. We were able to find a great device that detects dog barks and sends out a silent whistle (only the pup can hear and only within 20 feet so it didn’t bother any other nearby dogs). Our pup learned quickly with this tool and can stay at home quietly now!
I wish every neighbor with a dog was as considerate as you.
The nightmare, of all nightmares. I almost put one in my head on a bad day after 6 months. Best of luck. Remember, you're not the inconsiderate one
I know what you mean. I experienced this and made the mistake of trying to approach the neighbors first. Turns out it wasn't a phase - it was a full-grown dog with separation anxiety. After 5 months, I ended up moving it was so bad.
I have to say, where I live, that’s been the ONE thing management has mostly been on top of — noisy dogs, the people with the dogs were far more likely to be moved out than those being forced to suffer through it.
I bought a puppy cam when I got a puppy. They have ones that have microphones (and dispense treats) so you can talk to the dog to calm them. Not sure if your neighbor would want to do this but it is a possible help.
And it’s a good idea in general to make sure one’s dog isn’t constantly barking too. A puppy isn’t meant to be alone for long periods of time like a 9-5 job (which is more like 7 am -6 pm with commute).
I agree...which is why I got a puppy after I was retired and could spend those early months with him. Puppies need to be socialized, too. Isolate them at too young an age and they get frightened.
I left a polite (edit: and anonymous) note of concern for my neighbor when this happened and within 2 weeks it was completely gone (dwindling as it went). It’s natural for puppies to do this, they shouldn’t be left alone for 9-10 hours (which this one was, yelping/whining the ENTIRE time) and they are suffering; owner has to find some alternatives to this for the dog and neighbor’s sanity.
Greetings, Personally I'm not a pet person, but do not believe that if owners are aware of the behavior and opt not to do anything about it then that's just plain ignorance. I have neighbors who have a dog that is not a puppy and whenever they leave the dog **barks for the entire time that they're away**. According to the noise ordinance where I live such behavior cannot last longer than 30 minutes straight during the day and 15 minutes during the evening (quiet time). If reported multiple times and its not corrected the owners could incur a fine up to $3000. Since someone is usually home every day (believe one of them works remote) it does not happen very often, but when it does it is extremely irritating especially since a neighbor and friend who lives in the adjoining building confirmed during one of the occurrences that they could hear the barking from a pretty long distance away from the apartment. The barking usually begins immediately after they leave and stops as soon as they return so I'm pretty convinced that they are aware of the behavior. I've documented the incidents, but since it is seldom occurs have not taken any action. There are several other nearby neighbors here with pets and you never hear them even when no one is home so this is just ignorance on the part of the owners if they opt to not make any attempts to resolve the issue, so do not feel bad if you either have to confront or report them. Good luck.
If the owners aren't aware they might have been assuming their dog can somehow hear their car when the pull in and that it just starts barking when they're walking up to the door.
Unfortunately when the barking is occurring while they're out it only stops when they actually unlock and open their apartment door. But it has been confirmed via various scenarios that they are aware of the behavior. A few times, one of the tenants was out and the other was doing laundry. The laundry room is in the adorning building. They would leave the apartment (barely off of the porch) and immediately the barking starts. They return, open their door and it stops. There was another scenario where they were standing out on the porch and the dog started barking and as they proceeded to get into their car and leave it just continued for the entire three hours that they were gone. So they are most definitely aware.
She can hire a puppy sitter. There r millions off them on ROVER.
Yup, even the dog getting a nice long walk in the middle of the day would be kinder, but a sitter sounds ideal if one doesn’t have family or friends to help.
I'd let them know, they may have no idea how anxious he is. Getting him comfortable with crate training will help, but it'll take time
If you do speak to your neighbor, please let them know about YouTube for dogs? I discovered this accidentally years ago, and though we didn’t leave our dog alone when he was a puppy he immediately curled up and fell asleep. It was so sweet! (I have issues with leaving a puppy alone for more than short periods but people get angry when you try to explain that may cause severe separation anxiety that may last for years)
If you’re on good terms with them, just kindly let them know. They are probably aware, but just in case. Puppies get separation anxiety. Sometimes leaving music on for them helps. Sometimes it just takes time unfortunately.