I just moved in to a new place, and I love it! Well, for the most part. The only problem I’ve had so far is my closest neighbors. Well, not so much them, but their dog. They have one of the little yappy ones, and he barks all day long. It’s pretty annoying, and they’ve gotten complaints about him before. To make sure that this doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to ensure that your dog is a good neighbor. Check out this post by Sandy Robins at the Zillow blog for tips on keeping your pooch and your neighbors happy:
-Teach him how to “sit” and get “down” on command
-Always keep him on a leash if he’s not fenced in
-Pick up and dispose of his waste in public areas
To keep him from barking, make sure he can get outside when he needs to by having someone at the house all the time, or leave him in the yard if the weather is nice. Leave him plenty of toys and things to do so he doesn’t get bored. If you live in an apartment or a home without a fenced in yard, and have to leave your dog alone for 8+ hours a day, perhaps a dog is not the right pet for you at the time.