Neighbor's beagle is driving me nuts!

jgund · 02-03-2010, 02:34 PM

Help! I'm looking for some advice from beagle owners on how to deal with our neighbors beagle who bays constantly.

We live on a bay and our neighbors yard backs onto our backyard. They own 4 dogs. One beagle which was rescued from a humane society and 3 border collies. For someone who lives in the city and in probably a 900 square foot house that's insane. I talked to these neighbors just to meet them when they first moved in and they intend to buy an acreage. It's been a year and a half and they still haven't moved so I think the acreage is a pipe dream. They let this beagle out at 5am, midnight and huge chunks of the day in between. Most of the time the beagle is in the yard alone and he bays non-stop when he's out there. The other 3 are significant barkers too. Everytime I'm in the backyard they bark a ton. I spent a lot of time in our backyard this summer and they never once told their dogs to "be quiet" or try to prevent the barking in any way. They simply don't care. They have a visiting great dane once in a while and he very loudly barked for 20 mins straight and they only brought him back in then. It appears he's baying because he likes it (guess is based on watching the dog's tail when he does it and the fact that it's all the time).

So I think the problem is our neighbors themselves and less the dogs because they refuse to train these dogs. Now I'm sure the biggest suggestion is going to be talk to the neighbors. Which I've considered but if they're not training their dogs I doubt they're going to do anything different even if I complain about it. And if someone does call the cops they may just assume it was me and create more issues. For all I know someone may have tried using by-law enforcement with these neighbors already. Is there anything I can do without their help to try and train this dog not to bay?

I've considered possibly buying one of those bark deterrent bird houses but I'm not convinced that's the answer. My concern with the bark deterrent devices is that it has mixed reviews. Would it work to prevent the excess barking and baying? Also we have a 5ft tall wooden fence separating our yard so that obstacle may cause issues with the bark deterrent bird house as well.

This dog is driving us nuts and they can't be bothered with taking proper care of their dogs! Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

**RosCole** · 02-03-2010, 03:00 PM

Thats a tough situation. The thing that jumps out at me the most is the times your neighbor is letting the dogs outside. If it were me, that would be the first issue I would bring up with the owner. We have three beagles and none of them (except on a very rare occassion) need to go out in the middle of the night. If the dogs are barkers, 5am is no time to be leaving them outside.

I agree that it is definately the owners, not the dogs. Sounds like they are left alone for way too long.

Pop_Rivit · 02-03-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RosCole

I agree that it is definately the owners, not the dogs. Sounds like they are left alone for way too long.

Agreed.

I notice a difference in ours-if they're left alone or not well exercised they are much more noisy and "brattier" than when they get lots of attention and plenty of exercise.

bob_bettysmom · 02-03-2010, 05:28 PM

I'm sorry your experience with beagles has to be an annoying one. If I had to listen to a beagle and his/her baying at 5am I'd go CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!Definately talk to your neighbors cause your probably not the only one complaining about it. You shouldnt have to suffer through this just because your neighbors are lazy and won't do anything about it. Inform your neighbor if this doesn't stop your going to call the police or humane society and have them investigated for animal abuse/neglect. As for training advise to get the beagle to stop baying GOOD LUCK it would be pretty dang hard to train a dog that is not yours, espically if its going to be from over a 5ft fence.

Erin · 02-03-2010, 09:15 PM

I think you'll have a hard time trying to get the dog to stop barking on your own. Some beagles just love to find scents and bay. We very rarely ever let our dogs out before 6am and usually not later than 10 on the week days and 11 on the weekends. And they have to come right back in if they start baying. It's hard sometimes, though, when they find a rabbit scent, they get super excited.

But in all honesty, you're probably going to have to speak with your neighbors. If that doesn't work you can call animal control (at least here you can) and they'll give the people a warning. I don't know what they can actually do other than warn, but sometimes just the warning helps. good luck! Keep us posted!

cobismom · 02-03-2010, 10:52 PM

I know I don't have to, but beagles do tend to get a bad rap because of their barking...and it's not the dogs fault normally, it's the owners fault for not being attentive about training.

That said, we do have two beagles, and my husband does go to work at 4:30 AM, the boys will go out for a minutes to pee and poo if they have to, but if they bark, it's inside quickly. My husband will stand out there if it is before 7:00 and after 11:00 if they have to go out, for some reason, it's no fun to bark if someone is watching you.

I would attempt to talk to the neighbors. We had one complaint many years ago about our dogs, and we worked it out because the neighbor did come to us, thus my husband standing out there with them. Honestly, they may not be aware that they are bothering you, because you haven't said anything. Ask them if you can have a moment of their time, and then quietly, sincerely, ask how you can work together to solve the problem. It could be as easy as the dogs getting used to you, and then it's no fun barking when you know the person. Or they may have to take the initiative of training them not to bark constatnly.

Good luck to you, it's a tough one.

BeagleWeegle · 02-04-2010, 11:42 PM

I Would say what others here are saying talk to the neigbours, it can't hurt right?

I would also recommend talking to the dogs get to know them, then when they get to know your voice they may quite some.

I too bring in My beagle when he starts up in the yard, I know that I would not like to hear loud beagles bay and barking none stop

it sounds to me like they are the type of parents that want the kids out of their hair and let them run wild and don't attend to them, they even may have a deaf ear to it cause they drown them out, BUT IN THIS CASE we are talking about dogs *same type of thing* if this makes any scense.

Remember it's not the dogs fault remind yourself of this and I truely hope it works out,

Double Trouble · 02-08-2010, 09:11 AM

Poor you - I do sympathise - I would definitely go bananas if I had to listen to a beagle baying for any length of time at ANY time of day! We have two young beagles, one who doesn't actually do the whole baying thing(I have no idea why, he just doesn't). Ruby does bay but only if she is spooked by a strange noise, startled etc. As another member says if she was to bay outside - it's straight back inside. You really should talk again to your neighbours and let them know that you find their indifference to the noise their animals are making, totallly unacceptable to you and that it is spoiling your quality of life.

I love my dogs but take them seriously as MY responsibility - unfortunately some dog owners don't -Good Luck!

jgund · 02-14-2010, 02:58 PM

Thanks for all the help. I was hoping to avoid talking to the neighbours as I'm sure that's an excercise in futility. One of these days I may have to try it though. The best bet may be in trying to get the bylaw laws enforced but I'll use that as a backup plan.

BeagleWeegle · 02-15-2010, 03:46 PM

hmm

02-03-2010, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
jgund Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Neighbor's beagle is driving me nuts! Help! I'm looking for some advice from beagle owners on how to deal with our neighbors beagle who bays constantly. We live on a bay and our neighbors yard backs onto our backyard. They own 4 dogs. One beagle which was rescued from a humane society and 3 border collies. For someone who lives in the city and in probably a 900 square foot house that's insane. I talked to these neighbors just to meet them when they first moved in and they intend to buy an acreage. It's been a year and a half and they still haven't moved so I think the acreage is a pipe dream. They let this beagle out at 5am, midnight and huge chunks of the day in between. Most of the time the beagle is in the yard alone and he bays non-stop when he's out there. The other 3 are significant barkers too. Everytime I'm in the backyard they bark a ton. I spent a lot of time in our backyard this summer and they never once told their dogs to "be quiet" or try to prevent the barking in any way. They simply don't care. They have a visiting great dane once in a while and he very loudly barked for 20 mins straight and they only brought him back in then. It appears he's baying because he likes it (guess is based on watching the dog's tail when he does it and the fact that it's all the time). So I think the problem is our neighbors themselves and less the dogs because they refuse to train these dogs. Now I'm sure the biggest suggestion is going to be talk to the neighbors. Which I've considered but if they're not training their dogs I doubt they're going to do anything different even if I complain about it. And if someone does call the cops they may just assume it was me and create more issues. For all I know someone may have tried using by-law enforcement with these neighbors already. Is there anything I can do without their help to try and train this dog not to bay? I've considered possibly buying one of those bark deterrent bird houses but I'm not convinced that's the answer. My concern with the bark deterrent devices is that it has mixed reviews. Would it work to prevent the excess barking and baying? Also we have a 5ft tall wooden fence separating our yard so that obstacle may cause issues with the bark deterrent bird house as well. This dog is driving us nuts and they can't be bothered with taking proper care of their dogs! Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

02-03-2010, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
RosCole Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,369	Thats a tough situation. The thing that jumps out at me the most is the times your neighbor is letting the dogs outside. If it were me, that would be the first issue I would bring up with the owner. We have three beagles and none of them (except on a very rare occassion) need to go out in the middle of the night. If the dogs are barkers, 5am is no time to be leaving them outside. I agree that it is definately the owners, not the dogs. Sounds like they are left alone for way too long. __________________ All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. Lucy Van Pelt Peanuts

02-03-2010, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Erin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 863	I think you'll have a hard time trying to get the dog to stop barking on your own. Some beagles just love to find scents and bay. We very rarely ever let our dogs out before 6am and usually not later than 10 on the week days and 11 on the weekends. And they have to come right back in if they start baying. It's hard sometimes, though, when they find a rabbit scent, they get super excited. But in all honesty, you're probably going to have to speak with your neighbors. If that doesn't work you can call animal control (at least here you can) and they'll give the people a warning. I don't know what they can actually do other than warn, but sometimes just the warning helps. good luck! Keep us posted! __________________ †Erin† The Family: Jason(hubby), Daisy & Rocky (furkids)

02-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
cobismom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 687	I apologize for their rudeness I know I don't have to, but beagles do tend to get a bad rap because of their barking...and it's not the dogs fault normally, it's the owners fault for not being attentive about training. That said, we do have two beagles, and my husband does go to work at 4:30 AM, the boys will go out for a minutes to pee and poo if they have to, but if they bark, it's inside quickly. My husband will stand out there if it is before 7:00 and after 11:00 if they have to go out, for some reason, it's no fun to bark if someone is watching you. I would attempt to talk to the neighbors. We had one complaint many years ago about our dogs, and we worked it out because the neighbor did come to us, thus my husband standing out there with them. Honestly, they may not be aware that they are bothering you, because you haven't said anything. Ask them if you can have a moment of their time, and then quietly, sincerely, ask how you can work together to solve the problem. It could be as easy as the dogs getting used to you, and then it's no fun barking when you know the person. Or they may have to take the initiative of training them not to bark constatnly. Good luck to you, it's a tough one. __________________ Cathy J Casie and Cobi's mom

02-04-2010, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
BeagleWeegle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 301	I Would say what others here are saying talk to the neigbours, it can't hurt right? I would also recommend talking to the dogs get to know them, then when they get to know your voice they may quite some. I too bring in My beagle when he starts up in the yard, I know that I would not like to hear loud beagles bay and barking none stop it sounds to me like they are the type of parents that want the kids out of their hair and let them run wild and don't attend to them, they even may have a deaf ear to it cause they drown them out, BUT IN THIS CASE we are talking about dogs same type of thing if this makes any scense. Remember it's not the dogs fault remind yourself of this and I truely hope it works out, __________________ If I can survive raising a Beagle. My Beagle I can Survive "Anything"

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02-03-2010, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
bob_bettysmom Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 7	I'm sorry your experience with beagles has to be an annoying one. If I had to listen to a beagle and his/her baying at 5am I'd go CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!Definately talk to your neighbors cause your probably not the only one complaining about it. You shouldnt have to suffer through this just because your neighbors are lazy and won't do anything about it. Inform your neighbor if this doesn't stop your going to call the police or humane society and have them investigated for animal abuse/neglect. As for training advise to get the beagle to stop baying GOOD LUCK it would be pretty dang hard to train a dog that is not yours, espically if its going to be from over a 5ft fence.

02-08-2010, 09:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Double Trouble Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunderland, England Posts: 40	Poor you - I do sympathise - I would definitely go bananas if I had to listen to a beagle baying for any length of time at ANY time of day! We have two young beagles, one who doesn't actually do the whole baying thing(I have no idea why, he just doesn't). Ruby does bay but only if she is spooked by a strange noise, startled etc. As another member says if she was to bay outside - it's straight back inside. You really should talk again to your neighbours and let them know that you find their indifference to the noise their animals are making, totallly unacceptable to you and that it is spoiling your quality of life. I love my dogs but take them seriously as MY responsibility - unfortunately some dog owners don't -Good Luck!

02-14-2010, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
jgund Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	Thanks for all the help. I was hoping to avoid talking to the neighbours as I'm sure that's an excercise in futility. One of these days I may have to try it though. The best bet may be in trying to get the bylaw laws enforced but I'll use that as a backup plan.

02-15-2010, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
BeagleWeegle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 301	hmm __________________ If I can survive raising a Beagle. My Beagle I can Survive "Anything"