A pet owner from Yarra Valley, Victoria was left astounded after discovering a handwritten note from an unidentified neighbour that seemed to threaten to kill her dog.

The message, conspicuously placed, read:

‘Homeowner, can you please shut your dog up from barking all the time, neighbours are concerned including us. We don't want to see it get baited, especially at three o'clock [in the morning after] non-stop barking.’

While many social media users criticised the note, others had more nuanced feelings about the neighbour's response to the loud dog, with some sympathising with the frustration of hearing a dog bark nonstop, saying it's ‘crazy how pet owners can continue to let them bark’.

A Yarra Valley resident received an unsettling note from an unidentified neighbour.
Image source: Facebook

Others thought it wasn't right to send an anonymous note without a way to ‘call and talk about it.’

The Yarra Ranges Council advises residents to first approach pet owners with 'friendly' conversations when addressing concerns about barking dogs.

A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia, ‘Often, dog owners might be unaware of the excessive barking. Initiating a friendly dialogue can sometimes resolve the issue without further steps.’

For those who feel hesitant about direct communication, the council recommends writing a letter to the dog owner.

They also suggest including specific times when the dog becomes a nuisance and even offer sample letter templates on their website for guidance.

Should these approaches fail to resolve the situation, residents have the option to lodge a formal complaint with the council—an option available across councils Australia-wide.

Unfortunately, disagreements about pet disturbances can escalate and, as we all know, aren't just isolated to Yarra Valley.

Earlier this year, a resident on the Gold Coast was shaken up after finding a menacing note on their doorstep.

The note criticised their dog for its barking, ending with an ominous hint at the dog potentially becoming ‘sick’.

For more on that story, click here.

How to stop dogs from barking at night

In Australia, 69% of households own pets. Of these, dogs are the most common, being present in 48% of homes. Image source: Pixabay

In closely-knit neighbourhoods, reducing a dog's natural tendency to bark at night is important to avoid disturbing your neighbours.

Here's how you can manage it:

• Deal with barking quickly to stop it from getting worse.
• Find out why your dog barks, like if they're scared or bored, and address it.
• Ensure your dog exercises and has things to do every day.
• Give your dog a quiet place inside to sleep, maybe using a crate.
• Reward your dog to help them stay calm and keep a regular routine.
• If outside sounds bother them, use white noise or soft music.
• If barking continues, think about getting help from a dog trainer.
• Don't use devices like e-collars as they can cause more problems.

Key Takeaways

• A Victoria resident got a note threatening her dog over its barking.
• Local opinion on the note's approach was divided.
• The Yarra Ranges Council advises ‘friendly’ dialogue first, then letter-writing.
• If the situation remains unresolved, residents can lodge an official complaint with their local council

Members, what are your thoughts on this incident? Have you faced similar challenges with neighbours regarding pet noises? How did you approach the situation? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below!

 

[Tipsy]

A pet owner from Yarra Valley, Victoria was left astounded after discovering a handwritten note from an unidentified neighbour that seemed to threaten to kill her dog.

The message, conspicuously placed, read:

‘Homeowner, can you please shut your dog up from barking all the time, neighbours are concerned including us. We don't want to see it get baited, especially at three o'clock [in the morning after] non-stop barking.’

While many social media users criticised the note, others had more nuanced feelings about the neighbour's response to the loud dog, with some sympathising with the frustration of hearing a dog bark nonstop, saying it's ‘crazy how pet owners can continue to let them bark’.

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A Yarra Valley resident received an unsettling note from an unidentified neighbour.
Image source: Facebook

Others thought it wasn't right to send an anonymous note without a way to ‘call and talk about it.’

The Yarra Ranges Council advises residents to first approach pet owners with 'friendly' conversations when addressing concerns about barking dogs.

A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia, ‘Often, dog owners might be unaware of the excessive barking. Initiating a friendly dialogue can sometimes resolve the issue without further steps.’

For those who feel hesitant about direct communication, the council recommends writing a letter to the dog owner.

They also suggest including specific times when the dog becomes a nuisance and even offer sample letter templates on their website for guidance.

Should these approaches fail to resolve the situation, residents have the option to lodge a formal complaint with the council—an option available across councils Australia-wide.

Unfortunately, disagreements about pet disturbances can escalate and, as we all know, aren't just isolated to Yarra Valley.

Earlier this year, a resident on the Gold Coast was shaken up after finding a menacing note on their doorstep.

The note criticised their dog for its barking, ending with an ominous hint at the dog potentially becoming ‘sick’.

For more on that story, click here.

How to stop dogs from barking at night

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In Australia, 69% of households own pets. Of these, dogs are the most common, being present in 48% of homes. Image source: Pixabay

In closely-knit neighbourhoods, reducing a dog's natural tendency to bark at night is important to avoid disturbing your neighbours.

Here's how you can manage it:

• Deal with barking quickly to stop it from getting worse.
• Find out why your dog barks, like if they're scared or bored, and address it.
• Ensure your dog exercises and has things to do every day.
• Give your dog a quiet place inside to sleep, maybe using a crate.
• Reward your dog to help them stay calm and keep a regular routine.
• If outside sounds bother them, use white noise or soft music.
• If barking continues, think about getting help from a dog trainer.
• Don't use devices like e-collars as they can cause more problems.

Key Takeaways

• A Victoria resident got a note threatening her dog over its barking.
• Local opinion on the note's approach was divided.
• The Yarra Ranges Council advises ‘friendly’ dialogue first, then letter-writing.
• If the situation remains unresolved, residents can lodge an official complaint with their local council

Members, what are your thoughts on this incident? Have you faced similar challenges with neighbours regarding pet noises? How did you approach the situation? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below!

my reply to that would be "If my dog dies so do you:, but I would endeavour to retrain the dog... My dog does not do that but the neighbours dog will bark at shadows and is a trained viscous watch dog that is no longer used for that which it was trained...

 

[Robbo3006]

A pet owner from Yarra Valley, Victoria was left astounded after discovering a handwritten note from an unidentified neighbour that seemed to threaten to kill her dog.

The message, conspicuously placed, read:

‘Homeowner, can you please shut your dog up from barking all the time, neighbours are concerned including us. We don't want to see it get baited, especially at three o'clock [in the morning after] non-stop barking.’

While many social media users criticised the note, others had more nuanced feelings about the neighbour's response to the loud dog, with some sympathising with the frustration of hearing a dog bark nonstop, saying it's ‘crazy how pet owners can continue to let them bark’.

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A Yarra Valley resident received an unsettling note from an unidentified neighbour.
Image source: Facebook

Others thought it wasn't right to send an anonymous note without a way to ‘call and talk about it.’

The Yarra Ranges Council advises residents to first approach pet owners with 'friendly' conversations when addressing concerns about barking dogs.

A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia, ‘Often, dog owners might be unaware of the excessive barking. Initiating a friendly dialogue can sometimes resolve the issue without further steps.’

For those who feel hesitant about direct communication, the council recommends writing a letter to the dog owner.

They also suggest including specific times when the dog becomes a nuisance and even offer sample letter templates on their website for guidance.

Should these approaches fail to resolve the situation, residents have the option to lodge a formal complaint with the council—an option available across councils Australia-wide.

Unfortunately, disagreements about pet disturbances can escalate and, as we all know, aren't just isolated to Yarra Valley.

Earlier this year, a resident on the Gold Coast was shaken up after finding a menacing note on their doorstep.

The note criticised their dog for its barking, ending with an ominous hint at the dog potentially becoming ‘sick’.

For more on that story, click here.

How to stop dogs from barking at night

View attachment 31844

In Australia, 69% of households own pets. Of these, dogs are the most common, being present in 48% of homes. Image source: Pixabay

In closely-knit neighbourhoods, reducing a dog's natural tendency to bark at night is important to avoid disturbing your neighbours.

Here's how you can manage it:

• Deal with barking quickly to stop it from getting worse.
• Find out why your dog barks, like if they're scared or bored, and address it.
• Ensure your dog exercises and has things to do every day.
• Give your dog a quiet place inside to sleep, maybe using a crate.
• Reward your dog to help them stay calm and keep a regular routine.
• If outside sounds bother them, use white noise or soft music.
• If barking continues, think about getting help from a dog trainer.
• Don't use devices like e-collars as they can cause more problems.

Key Takeaways

• A Victoria resident got a note threatening her dog over its barking.
• Local opinion on the note's approach was divided.
• The Yarra Ranges Council advises ‘friendly’ dialogue first, then letter-writing.
• If the situation remains unresolved, residents can lodge an official complaint with their local council

Members, what are your thoughts on this incident? Have you faced similar challenges with neighbours regarding pet noises? How did you approach the situation? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below!

If your dog barks incessantly it's up to you to stop it. Nothing more annoying than a dog constantly barking, fine the owners immediately, no questions asked.

 

[elaine41]

Suggest the owners get their dog de-barked. The vocal cords are cut so that, even when the dog is barking, there is only the sound of air rushing through the mouth. It was the best thing I did with a dog I had years ago which would bark all day when the moon was full. It meant I was no longer chastising her for barking etc. & she was much happier after that for the rest of her long life.

 

[Cyberchook]

Suggest the owners get their dog de-barked. The vocal cords are cut so that, even when the dog is barking, there is only the sound of air rushing through the mouth. It was the best thing I did with a dog I had years ago which would bark all day when the moon was full. It meant I was no longer chastising her for barking etc. & she was much happier after that for the rest of her long life.

What ... you mean you were happier for the rest of her life with purposely cut vocal chords?
It is like declawing cats' claws. Both are considered inhumane deeds to any animal.
There are other ways to help your dog not to bark at everything.
Understanding the reason why they bark is #1.
It always has a reason, alertness, strange sounds, neglect or nervousness from some experience.
We have a dog that seems to bark at anything and we check what he barks about and do not reward him by shh sounds even if it is only conversation with other dogs passing their pack messages they do.
We say no barking. He now understands that message. I am well aware of the discomfort of having a dog that barks and you know it will no doubt disturb others. It does and drives you mad too. But try to understand your dog too and why he is barking at every feather that drops.
We don't yell at our loved ageing boy, he knows and is usually satisfied with our ' No barking' quiet attention and acknowledgement, when we can calmly put him in his bed and he never barks from there. Dogs and cats ( love both) are not human, they are dogs and act like a dog or cat like all other creatures and can not think like a human, but cohabit with us often better than we humans do!
I also think dogs that are left outside all night are lonely, on alert all night, and bark to get their owner's attention who never responds. There is a responsibility when we choose to have a pet. Many do not seem to realise that, especially those who leave their dogs outside at night to bark and annoy others.

 

[elaine41]

What ... you mean you were happier for the rest of her life with purposely cut vocal chords?
It is like declawing cats' claws. Both are considered inhumane deeds to any animal.
There are other ways to help your dog not to bark at everything.
Understanding the reason why they bark is #1.
It always has a reason, alertness, strange sounds, neglect or nervousness from some experience.
We have a dog that seems to bark at anything and we check what he barks about and do not reward him by shh sounds even if it is only conversation with other dogs passing their pack messages they do.
We say no barking. He now understands that message. I am well aware of the discomfort of having a dog that barks and you know it will no doubt disturb others. It does and drives you mad too. But try to understand your dog too and why he is barking at every feather that drops.
We don't yell at our loved ageing boy, he knows and is usually satisfied with our ' No barking' quiet attention and acknowledgement, when we can calmly put him in his bed and he never barks from there. Dogs and cats ( love both) are not human, they are dogs and act like a dog or cat like all other creatures and can not think like a human, but cohabit with us often better than we humans do!
I also think dogs that are left outside all night are lonely, on alert all night, and bark to get their owner's attention who never responds. There is a responsibility when we choose to have a pet. Many do not seem to realise that, especially those who leave their dogs outside at night to bark and annoy others.

She still barked but there was no noise to annoy the neighbours. You do not know what you are talking about. As an obedience instructor with many years experience there was no way I could control this bitch as I was at work all day & she only barked at full moon - a psychiatric problem - & I know about these as I was a psychaitric nurse for 10 years. So don't tell me I was cruel. I would do it again in a flash if I had a dog with a barking problem.

 

[Luckyus]

A pet owner from Yarra Valley, Victoria was left astounded after discovering a handwritten note from an unidentified neighbour that seemed to threaten to kill her dog.

The message, conspicuously placed, read:

‘Homeowner, can you please shut your dog up from barking all the time, neighbours are concerned including us. We don't want to see it get baited, especially at three o'clock [in the morning after] non-stop barking.’

While many social media users criticised the note, others had more nuanced feelings about the neighbour's response to the loud dog, with some sympathising with the frustration of hearing a dog bark nonstop, saying it's ‘crazy how pet owners can continue to let them bark’.

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A Yarra Valley resident received an unsettling note from an unidentified neighbour.
Image source: Facebook

Others thought it wasn't right to send an anonymous note without a way to ‘call and talk about it.’

The Yarra Ranges Council advises residents to first approach pet owners with 'friendly' conversations when addressing concerns about barking dogs.

A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia, ‘Often, dog owners might be unaware of the excessive barking. Initiating a friendly dialogue can sometimes resolve the issue without further steps.’

For those who feel hesitant about direct communication, the council recommends writing a letter to the dog owner.

They also suggest including specific times when the dog becomes a nuisance and even offer sample letter templates on their website for guidance.

Should these approaches fail to resolve the situation, residents have the option to lodge a formal complaint with the council—an option available across councils Australia-wide.

Unfortunately, disagreements about pet disturbances can escalate and, as we all know, aren't just isolated to Yarra Valley.

Earlier this year, a resident on the Gold Coast was shaken up after finding a menacing note on their doorstep.

The note criticised their dog for its barking, ending with an ominous hint at the dog potentially becoming ‘sick’.

For more on that story, click here.

How to stop dogs from barking at night

View attachment 31844

In Australia, 69% of households own pets. Of these, dogs are the most common, being present in 48% of homes. Image source: Pixabay

In closely-knit neighbourhoods, reducing a dog's natural tendency to bark at night is important to avoid disturbing your neighbours.

Here's how you can manage it:

• Deal with barking quickly to stop it from getting worse.
• Find out why your dog barks, like if they're scared or bored, and address it.
• Ensure your dog exercises and has things to do every day.
• Give your dog a quiet place inside to sleep, maybe using a crate.
• Reward your dog to help them stay calm and keep a regular routine.
• If outside sounds bother them, use white noise or soft music.
• If barking continues, think about getting help from a dog trainer.
• Don't use devices like e-collars as they can cause more problems.

Key Takeaways

• A Victoria resident got a note threatening her dog over its barking.
• Local opinion on the note's approach was divided.
• The Yarra Ranges Council advises ‘friendly’ dialogue first, then letter-writing.
• If the situation remains unresolved, residents can lodge an official complaint with their local council

Members, what are your thoughts on this incident? Have you faced similar challenges with neighbours regarding pet noises? How did you approach the situation? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below!

If you want own pets thenit is your responsibility for it's wellbeing, you must spend quality time inteeacting with yourpet/dog in tis instance, even if it means getting a second dog for a companium if you are not prepapred or can't spend the required amount of time wit your pet.

 

[margaretritchie48]

A few years ago my neighbours dog barked all day and some of the night. They were not at home during the day. Someone (not me) wrote them a note regarding this. They came and asked me if I had sent it. I said no but wish I had. She gave me her mobile no to advise when it was happening. To cut a long story short I had to get the rangers in to do something about it. It did improve. I was told later that someone had put a bait over the fence. and the dog died. If you have to have dogs you should not leave them "THEM HOME ALONE"