what would you do?

[sockgirl77]

I thought you couldn't have pets there, did this change within the last month? The neighbor who is complaining, does their name begin with an L?

I lived there a few years ago and could not have a pet. This dog is going to be huge and the neighbor will surely complain when she barks. If I am not mistaken, they have a pretty loud bark. It's a St. Bernard which is a mighty big dog for one of those apartments.

 

[jp2854]

yes she does have a loud bark but i try to keep her from barking as much as possible though. As I said above i only have an issue with the lady who lives downstairs from me (she hates me) so there is the problem.

 

[jp2854]

I thought you couldn't have pets there, did this change within the last month? The neighbor who is complaining, does their name begin with an L?

Bruno is an exception as she is the stores dog. But yes in the last month or so my stepdad has agreed that people can have pets but they have to pay a pet deposit and extra every month.

 

[PsyOps]

A barking dog, to many people (to include me), is one of the most intolerable things to have to deal with. I grew up with a lady that lived behind me that had dogs that barked all night long, every night for years. I had countless nights without sleep because of it. I think that bred an intolerance in me of barking dogs. So I can, to a certain degree, sympathize with your neighbor’s intolerance of your dog’s barking.

I’m not sure if this has been asked but… Do you know if your dog suffers from separation anxiety? Do you know if your dog whines and barks while you leave for work?

I think when it comes to a person’s peace and quiet and another person’s right to own a pet, the person’s peace and quiet is going to win. No one should have to tolerate another person’s noisy pet. Getting a dog to quit barking is probably one of the hardest things to cure. You really should consider getting some professional help for your dog, even if it’s just a little bit of barking. A little bit of barking is a ton to someone that doesn’t want to put up with it. I know the Dog Whisperer has a lot of segments that deals with barking dogs that may be helpful too. I have two dogs and we work with them on a constant basis to not bark at the littlest noises. It’s almost a losing battle.

 

[jp2854]

Yes bruno does bark for a little when i leave her in her crate and I have to go somewhere but she does settle down it just takes her a little bit of time. Bruno doesn't bark all day just once in a while and bruno doesn't like the sound of the vaccumm so she barks when i run it. Other than that she is pretty much a quiet dog unless she has to go potty and i am not out in the same room with her she will whine and or bark.
I have talked with my dog trainer about this and she said its a big adjustment for the dog and will take her some time to get used to the apartment. I have only lived here a week and 1 day. This lady i am referring to is a big complainer she complains about anything and everything under the sun and seh thinks the world revolves around her and that is it.

 

[BadGirl]

If I lived in an apartment, I'd never have a dog, especially a large breed. It's not fair to the dog, and it's not fair to the neighbors.

Dogs need room to roam, and neighbors need peace and quiet. It's not a good mix to keep a large dog cramped in a small space, particularly one that barks....even if is just a little bit.

JMHO

 

[sunflower]

The bad part is this isn't her dog, its the store owners.. And she said he/they wont take him.. Why not? It's causing unnecessary problems...

 

[jp2854]

well i can't send her anywhere and we have a fenced in yard here and she goes out 2 to 3x a day to play and run so its not like she is cooped up in a small space. I have a large 1bedroom apartment she has plenty of space to play and move around. As a matter of fact she just jumped up next to me on the couch as she is pooped as we went out and ran and later the 2 of us are going to go outside and hang with one of our neighbors and we are going to both let our dogs run together.

 

[jp2854]

the dog isn't mine shes the stores mascot. She needs to be living at the store but she couldn't from when she was a puppy because nobody was down here fulltime and now I am down here fulltime so she is living with me here. I only have one neighbor who complains and as I said in a few posts she complains about everything and anything as she doesn't want me here but she has no say in if i stay or go only the owner does and he wants me here to help him with stuff.

 

[BS Gal]

If there a possibility that you could move downstairs? That would probably help the situation tremendously.

 

[jp2854]

well if i were to move downstairs bruno would have nowhere to walk as that apartment is tiny. That is why my stepfather picked this apartment out as I would have space to move and so would bruno. I am not even above the complainers apartment. I am above the area of one of the other apartments downstairs and he so far hasn't complained. I think the reason she complains is she can hear brunos bark go down the stairs. There is some real adjustments for her as she is used to the building being empty during the day. My neighbor across the hall says bruno isn't really that loud and he has no issues with her and the ladies boyfriend has no issues with the dog she is the only one. I think if she complains a lot more she si going to be told to find a new place to live. I am surprised she hasn't asked the people at the bar she works at if she can live there but she hasn't maybe she will sooner or later.

 

[PsyOps]

... as I said in a few posts she complains about everything and anything.

What else does this woman complain about?

 

[jp2854]

she complains about the neighbor who lives on the other side her wall banging and making noise she complains when anyone does wash and shes sleeping she complains about people going in and out the door (shes right next to it) I try and be as quiet as I can when i open and close (she isnt she slams doors as loud as she can). I keep the complaining to myself but i can hear her tv from either 11pm or 12am til 6am when she goes to bed and I can hear her come in and out but I dont complain. She also complains when the dogs are outside chasing each other and the little one barks as hes a yapper (the little dog is my neighbors dog). She all in all isn't a happy person she wants it to just be her home and nobody else so she has peace and quiet so she can sleep. It isn't my problem that she stays up all night its her problem.

 

[luckystar]

I will not be gettign rid of any of my cats or the dog. They are my children and I wouldn't just ditch my children because 1 person has complaints about everything and anything because that is all they now how to do is complain.

She sounds like she has issues. However, like I said before - not for the sake of the woman downstairs so much, but your sanity and the cat that you mentioned that doesn't like the dog, you really should consider rehoming either the cat or the dog. I know they're your babies, and it's a really hard thing to do, but sometimes it's for the best. I had to return my cat Mittens to SMAWL because her and the cat I'd had weren't getting along at all. She has health problems, and the stress on top of it just wasn't good for her. I felt sad seeing her sulking all the time. She just wasn't happy with our family. I cried like an infant. She was so sweet, and slept on my chest or pillow every night. I miss her so much. Jen from SMAWL is fostering her right now though, and she sent me a video from her phone of Mittens playing. She looked so happy, and it made my heart melt.

Sometimes it's just for the best, as much as it may tear your heart up.

 

[PsyOps]

she complains about the neighbor who lives on the other side her wall banging and making noise she complains when anyone does wash and shes sleeping she complains about people going in and out the door (shes right next to it) I try and be as quiet as I can when i open and close (she isnt she slams doors as loud as she can). I keep the complaining to myself but i can hear her tv from either 11pm or 12am til 6am when she goes to bed and I can hear her come in and out but I dont complain. She also complains when the dogs are outside chasing each other and the little one barks as hes a yapper (the little dog is my neighbors dog). She all in all isn't a happy person she wants it to just be her home and nobody else so she has peace and quiet so she can sleep. It isn't my problem that she stays up all night its her problem.

May I give you some respectful advice?

Either complain to the landlord that she is harassing you or just ignore her.

 

[Tigerlily]

How long have you lived in the apartment? Where did the dog live prior to you moving in?

 

[jp2854]

OH I did tell my stepdad all about this .....He said just ignore her so I plan to do so. She has my number and I bet will call and complain about something or open her door when she hears me go in or out with the dog and complain to me then. I am going to tell her I am not the person to complain to you need to go talk to the landlord. The landlords wife knows shes a complainer and she said you aren't there to make her happy you are there to help the landlord with things he needs help with and if she has a problem she either needs to get over it or move out.

I don't plan to have anymore communications with this woman. All the others talk to me and we all get along just fine.

 

[jp2854]

How long have you lived in the apartment? Where did the dog live prior to you moving in?

I lived with my mom and stepdad and so did the dog. I have lived here now one week. I now live here and so does the dog. there is also one other tenant who has a dog too.

 

[PsyOps]

OH I did tell my stepdad all about this .....He said just ignore her so I plan to do so. She has my number and I bet will call and complain about something or open her door when she hears me go in or out with the dog and complain to me then. I am going to tell her I am not the person to complain to you need to go talk to the landlord. The landlords wife knows shes a complainer and she said you aren't there to make her happy you are there to help the landlord with things he needs help with and if she has a problem she either needs to get over it or move out.

I don't plan to have anymore communications with this woman. All the others talk to me and we all get along just fine.

Find out what her favorite food is and take it to her. I bet she leaves you alone.

 

[jp2854]

yah right NOT. There she goes slamming doors as we speak she must have nothing better to do.