Many fur noses do not like it when they are alone for several hours during the day. This makes them bored and a little uncomfortable.
This can then continue as follows: The dog barks when he’s alone – and the neighbors complain? Now find out what to do next.
Dog barks when he’s alone and neighbors complain – what are the consequences?
If your dog barks when he’s alone and the neighbors complain, This can have unpleasant consequences for both of you.
It is quite possible that the neighbors will complain to the public order office, which in turn can result in heavy fines.
This is the case if your dog makes a fuss during the legally stipulated rest periods at noon, at night or on Sundays and public holidays.
It can also have legal repercussions and even end in you having to hand over your dog.
What can I do if my dog is barking and the neighbors are complaining?
Not all dog breeds tend to bark excessively, even when they’re alone.
Still, it can happen, which is why you get barking under control with the following things and thus prevent the neighbors from complaining.
Stay alone training with the puppy
Did a puppy just move in with you? Then you should start staying alone training as soon as possible.
This usually takes several weeks or even months. Here you teach your furry friend in baby steps what it means to be alone once in a while.
It is important that you show him various activities during the course of the training that do not cause boredom and therefore no unnecessary barking.
Good to know
Dogs can suffer from separation anxiety – some breeds more, some less so. This fear is linked to panic, which should then be processed by barking loudly.
Anti-Bark Training
Do you have a hunting dog or a dog with a strong protective instinct? Then barking is almost in the nature of the dog.
It is all the more important that you try to get barking and yapping under control at an early stage with appropriate training – also at a dog school if you like.
Distraction through toys & co.
Sometimes a dog just barks because it has nothing better to do. So just offer him this better alternative that distracts him properly and effectively.
Intelligence toys that he can not only chew on but also keep his brain cells busy are perfect.
And when you’re so busy cracking a toy, you don’t have time to bark.
Correct utilization
You know you have to leave your dog alone for a few hours?
Then it makes sense to take him on an extensive and varied walk in advance.
Here your fur nose can really let off steam and let off steam. As a result, she is exhausted and just wants to sleep in her own four walls.
The same applies here: Anyone who is otherwise busy – namely by the afternoon nap – has no time to entertain the whole house with his barking.
What should I do to my neighbors if my dog barks when he’s alone?
You don’t have to be best friends with your neighbors right away. Nevertheless, it can never hurt to have a good relationship with them.
After all, you never know when you might need their help or understanding – like when your dog is barking because you left it alone.
It is therefore important that you seek dialogue with your neighbors in which you look for acceptable tolerance limits and solutions together.
It is also important that you take the first step here and address the problem directly before it develops a life of its own and becomes an insurmountable hurdle.
Maybe one of the neighbors is willing to take care of your dog when you’re gone?
In a way, you’ve killed two birds with one stone. Your dog is not alone and does not bark – and your neighbors have no reason to complain.
Also, do some research into what possible guidelines and resolutions there are in your city/municipality or state regarding dog barking.
Already knew?
There is a resolution in North Rhine-Westphalia that stipulates that dogs are not allowed to bark for more than 10 minutes at a time or 30 minutes a day, because this would otherwise cause trouble.
Conclusion
Your abandoned dog is barking and your neighbors are complaining? This can mean legal consequences or a fine for you.
In the worst case, you may even have to give up your dog.
Of course you want to prevent all this – and you can do it if you get your puppy used to being left alone.
Sufficient activity is also suitable to prevent boredom from barking.
Did you then find a solution with your understanding neighbors? Then barking and complaints should soon be a thing of the past.
Do you have any other anti-barking tips to share? Then we look forward to reading them in our comments. 😊