Hi, there is a lil dog located at #88 in Stuart Mesa II...

You're dog barks day and night and my neighbors and I can hear it all the way over the fence and brick wall in Stuart Mesa 1 ... I know a neighbor of mine has already asked politely for you to do something with YOUR dog...

I tried to do the same thing... My son got injured and was finally resting and your dog has woke him up twice..
So please try and do something with your animal!!

THANK YOU. 

Do you complain if a neighbors' baby cries constantly too? 

Is that the address? 

Nope sure don't... But it would be nice if the pet owner could be responsible.. 

There is a big difference between a baby crying and a dog owner irresponsibly leaving their dog outside to bark for hours. 

Nope sure don't... But it would be nice if the pet owner could be responsible..

I think it would be nice if my neighbors could be responsible parents and not let their baby cry all the time.

(sarcasm)

A dogs bark is a reflex. 

Move out of pet friendly housing. Problem solved. 

A dogs bark is a reflex.

Sure but they don't have to be left outside. It's against the rules on base anyway. 

I have never seen a baby left outside all day and night to cry?

I have both. I bring my dog in when he's barking a lot. I also don't let my baby cry all day/night without being attentive to people around. We were just in Olive Garden this weekend and he was fussing a little. Nothing major but we still ended up boxing our stuff up so we didn't affect the peoples dinner around us.

We also pay attention even within our home since we share a wall. 

I have never seen a baby left outside all day and night to cry?

Psh... I can hear her screaming through the walls. 

Psh... I can hear her screaming through the walls.

That would bother people as well. I wouldn't blame the parents. But it would drive my husband and I nuts all the same. There is a difference if a baby is crying and there is nothing to calm them and dogs that are barking which at least with mine for the most part we can control by bringing him in or simply telling him No.

I don't know many babies that cry all day and night straight for longer then a few months. Our baby did for three days and was admitted to the hosptial. Stupid dog owners normally create a permanent situation. 

A dog that's not use to being alone during the day/night can bark and whine... even inside. 

But then the owners aren't breaking any rules and are probably disturbing less people. I would also hope that an owner who is unable to get their dog to stop barking when inside would seek the help of a trainer. I dealt with a foster dog who had this issue and man was it tough! I worked very hard at it though and ended up with a lot of things that worked well for it.

My own dogs have been trained to only bark when I want them to. One bark when they are outside and ready to come in and also barking to alert me when someone is on my property. I've spent a lot of time and effort on it. :-)

I don't personally think there is anything wrong with asking someone to simply follow the rules on base that come with the privilege of being able to have a dog in housing. :-) 

If any windows are open then it can sound like the dog is outside. And even with help a barking dog can continue for months until the problem is completely fixed. My older dog had horrible seperation problems when I first got him, I didn't know about them until we had had him for almost 3 months when a neighbor told me in a very rude way about it. I tried reading online, and trying different things, put him on meds (which made it worse) and got a trainer to help. Nothing really helped until we got a second dog.
I never left him alone outside even if I was home because he used to dig like crazy but the point is it can take several months to fix a major problem even if they are doing something a about it.

I truely hope the dog stops. Have you complained to housing or called animal control. 

Look the dog shouldn't be left outside day and night..
Its against base rules.. and its not fair to the animal.
Barking is normal yes.. But constant yipping and whining is NOT.. and its a disturbing. If your son was in the hospital, you come home and then he is awoken by a dog barking and caring on for hours.. NO ONE would be happy.. It was simply a request.. This has been going on for weeks and, well this is the first time I said anything.. I was merely hoping the owners would see this and have some respect and pet ownership responsibility and try harder.
I went to the house.. No one answered the door.. so the dog is being left alone.
Last night in the rain we could hear it crying..

The end this not the case of the annoying pesky neighbor..
Complaints will be made in writing soon if this problem is not fixed. Just wanted to try talking with the owner first.. But obviously that will not work 

Look the baby crying is a dumb example. Fact is this dog barks all the time.

I keep my dogs inside, they bark when it's important, this dog is probably barking because it's owners show it little to no attention and leave it out. My fear is what about wildlife including snakes?


anyways, call housing or animal control if you know which house it is and have it cited. I have had issues with people's car stereos and that was fixed, so far. 

I think thats the worst thing about living in base housing,,, is how many military people treat their dogs like disposable trash. I live in Stuart Mesa and it seems majority of people leave their dogs outside day and night or in the garage. What a life! Some people should not be allowed to own pets..... 

I completely understand where you are coming from. There are too many irresponsible dog owners on base who just toss their dogs outside because they are too lazy to take them on a walk and spend any time with them, therefore, they stay outside all day and bark, dig holes and be annoying due to excess energy. If someone is going to treat their dog like that, they should find another home for him because obviously they aren't responsible enough pet owners to tend to the animals needs. So, I would perhaps call the housing office or animal control, I think that would be the best way to handle to situation. Especially if you have neighbors that feel the same way. 

I agree, but trust me it's not just base housing it's everywhere.
Just be proactive against it.

We had to deny our first assigned house because the prior tenants allowed their dogs to live and deficate in the garge it was awful. It's OK though sm2 is much better in my opinion.

Plenty of room for my dogs too, although they are only outside to go potty unless we are out there with them. 

I agree it's not just on base it's everywhere people mistreat their dogs. 

Why is having an outside dog mistreating it? I grew up always having outside dogs. 

You mean besides the fact that it is simply against the rules on base? This provides some of the issues:

http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_BackyardDogs.php

I would consider a working dog living on a farm to be different, however. 

There are a multitude of reasons.
Dogs need socialization, there are snakes, coyotes, bobcats, and who knows what else around here.

Better question, why have a dog just to keep it outside?
It is seems like a lazy answer to me; to lazy to train, to lazy to play with them, to lazy to let them in and out, and the list goes on.

I agree that working dogs might be different but I have known many farm dogs that still spend nights inside, with an exception to hunting dogs which sicken me entirely (I am sure there are exceptions where they are well cared for, but I believe the majority to be horrible attempts of animal husbandry)

Dogs are not expendable, they are members of the family. Therefore, would you leave a member of your family in the backyard with little shelter and care? 

I agree that working dogs might be different but I have known many farm dogs that still spend nights inside

I was thinking of herding breed dogs as an example that often stay somewhere near the herd they work with. My in-laws had two Australian Shepherds who worked their cattle. They still got a lot of human interaction since living on a farm their owner spends much of they day outside with them working, but they do have a job to do and fulfilling that job purpose provides a lot of stimulation and joy for them. 

I don't think just because a dog is an outside means they will be mistreated. My aunt always had her dogs outside. They were allowed I'm the garage and laundry room but they also ate lunch and breakfast outside and played in the yard with the dogs everyday. They live in southern cali so its pretty good weather all uear round and they have a good size yard for their dog to run in. I don't think most people spend that much time with a dog that they keep outside however just because its outside doesn't equal mistreated right away. But a small yard on base is a very different situation. 

I understand the point about herding dogs,especially if they are out all night patrolling per say.

Anyways, personally, I just cannot see the point of having a dog (unless for a specified purpose i.e. herding/working dog) just to keep it outside. It is a pet of convenience rather than a full-time pet. I cannot leave my animals outside, especially if I am not home. Dogs have natural instincts; with people constantly coming and going and wildlife so close I would be devastated if something happened to one of my dogs.

I understand leaving the dog outside if you plan on spending part of your days outside as well, but what about bad weather and night time? I do not think they should be outside, why not let them sleep inside, or spend time inside? I just don't understand it I guess.

I am very passionate about animals because I have worked at a vet clinic and taken in and re-homed many animals that have been abandoned by people who feel animals are expendable. 

Anyways, this all started because people around here (SM2) seem to be unable to properly care for and control their pets. This in turn is causing problems for many neighbors.

Speaking of dogs around here, some are QUITE annoying, but at least most of them are only outside every so often. Haha