[69goatboy]

I have a large lot that has two homes that line the back property line (6' ft privacy fence). House to the left has one dog, rather mean, fiercely territorial and is occasionally annoying with his barking. Not a huge issue, most of the times we can deal.

But.....

The house on the right just changed owners. New owners have 2 dogs, one a German Sheppard mix that apparently is just as territorial as the dog on the left (the other is a yappy ankle-biter). They have a fence between them, which is a good thing because the way they are barking at one another, they would kill each other if they had the chance.

So, do those ultrasonic dog silencers work? Many are disguised as bird houses and emit a ultrasonic sound when a bark is sensed.

This is the one we are looking at: http://www.goodlifecompany.com/shopexd.asp?id=20

Any recommendations? Opinions? Options?

[Stuart]

First thing, go over and meet the owners. Say hello, get to know them a little, and say hello to the dogs too before mentioning your concerns. A little politeness and familiarity can go a long way.

Not really the same thing, but one of my neighbors has a little tiny dog that can be a little yappy. However, I made friends with the dog, and if he's making a racket when I'm in the back yard I can say a few words and he'll knock it off.

[george kujanski]

Ive tried the birdhouse version at a distance of 25 to 50 feet or so with no obvious success. Ive also tried a handheld version at about 5 feet with a little dog and it made him turn tail and run. Larger dogs didn`t seem to care.

I want one that will output 1KW or so..........:-)

George

[68lemansman]

Globs of peanut butter still works and they will be licking their chops too much to bark. Lol

[69goatboy]

We've known the ones on the left for a while. Weird, delusional older people that think their dog is a cupcake. We haven't met the ones on the right yet, they just moved in last week.

[arbys]

Let me know if it works. I've talked with my neighbor when his dog is barking and after about 5 minutes he calls the dog in. When the dog gets to the door he gives it a doggie treat and says "good dog". The dog doesn't know if he got the rewards for barking or for coming in. I think that the dog is smarter than the owner.

[Lightfoot]

Originally Posted by arbys

my neighbor,,, when his dog is barking and after about 5 minutes he calls the dog in. When the dog gets to the door he gives it a doggie treat and says "good dog". The dog doesn't know if he got the rewards for barking or for coming in. I think that the dog is smarter than the owner.

I guarantee the dog thinks the reward is for barking. Timing is everything.

I know there are some dogs that won't listen to commands when being naughty, even though they are very friendly in all other situations. But that usually occurs when they are doing something instinctive, like chasing other dogs or animals.
Just barking for no reason is a bad behavior trait that goes with non-discipline by owner.

[cuz68]

Fire crackers work for me.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Flame thrower
and maybe a garden hose in case a dog catches on fire accidentally.

[428RA4]

Realistically if you don't have the balls to go and talk to your neighbor about it in an adult and professional manner, then you deserve to listen to the dogs bark all night long.

[Silver Judge]

Originally Posted by arbys

Let me know if it works. I've talked with my neighbor when his dog is barking and after about 5 minutes he calls the dog in. When the dog gets to the door he gives it a doggie treat and says "good dog". The dog doesn't know if he got the rewards for barking or for coming in. I think that the dog is smarter than the owner.

Bingo! You and others speak the truth, what we have here is an owner problem not a dog problem. There is a little dog across the street from me that seems to think he's doing a good job protecting his master's house by barking his head off at the sight of any person or any animal. The dog is being incorrectly rewarded for BAD BEHAVIOR

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Silver Judge

Bingo! You and others speak the truth, what we have here is an owner problem not a dog problem...

here here

[J.D.]

its the owners that let the dogs bark. we have three bouviers and we are on them right away when they get to barking. i had to put up a privacy fence in the back corner of my yard that abuts the park. people seem to think its "cute" to bring their dogs to the corner of the park and let them see ours. our dogs going crazy as well as theirs. and they just stand there. really f-ing cute. fence took care of that have a friendly talk with the owners. hopefully they are responsible dog owners.

[Diego]

You could always shoot the dog in the head, as one PY member has done.

[carbking]

Feed the "yappy ankle-biter" to the German Shepherd.

All joking aside, if you come up with a viable solution, PLEASE POST IT!

And I grew up with dogs. I like dogs. Its dog owners that are the issue

Jon.

[428RA4]

Antifreeze is not only good for your engine, it also works on neighbors dogs.

[arbys]

Originally Posted by 428RA4

Antifreeze is not only good for your engine, it also works on neighbors dogs.

What about the summertime?

[J.D.]

Originally Posted by 428RA4

Antifreeze is not only good for your engine, it also works on neighbors dogs.

and idiots

[sleepy]

Bring your antifreeze around my house and you'll get a fatal dose of lead poisoning.

[428RA4]

Summertime is best used with stun guns and tasers to ward off trolls with dogs.