Dog that barks incessantly

Question
Hello there,
Our neighbor has a dog that is about 1 year old. She is a Springer Spaniel... quite cute. The problem is that she barks at everything. She barks from early morning until dark.

Two other neighbors have complained. My husband and I are woken up by the dog and she barks constantly throughout the day. She is too wild to go for walks. We've tried to shower her with attention when the owners are not home and she is lonely. She barks at birds. She barks at other dogs, she barks at grass, flies and what have you.

We also tried giving her doggie bisuits and being nice to her. We've said, "NO!" very strongly in order to discourage her loud and constant barking and that doesn't work either.

This morning my husband couldn't take it any more and splashed the dog's face with a glass of water. We both are suffering from a lack of sleep due to the dog. After being doused with water, the dog immediately shut up and was quiet for a record 1 hour! I however, think this is kind of mean. As bratty and HELLISH as the dog is, I wonder what else is there to do? I am not willing to train her as she is not my dog and I have my own life.

We are very frustrated, but wish NOT to be cruel. What are your suggestions? Moving is not an option due to finances. Please help!

Sincerely,
Lindsay

Answer
HI LINDSAY
THIS IS SO CRUEL TO THE DOG TO OWN ONE AND LET IT ALONE TO BE SO BORED, LACK OF PROPER EXERCISE, TRAINING, LOVING AND ATTENTION THAT U WOULD ALSO BARK AT THE BEES AND TREES?
HAVE U TRIED TO TALK WITH THE PEOPLE TO TAKE THE DOG INSIDE AS A FAMILY MEMBER OR RID OF IT TO A GOOD OR BETTER HOME WITH MORE ATTENTION.  THAT YOU WILL EVEN HELP TO FIND IT A GOOD HOME FOR THEM?  MAYBE TALKING NICELY AND HOW MUCH TIME IS LOST IN SLEEPING TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF WHAT THEY ARE DOING WRONG BY POINTING OUT:  WHAT IS THE SENSE IN HAVING THIS CUTE DOG ALONE ALL DAY AND NIGHT, WHAT ARE YOU GETTING OUT OF THIS?  NICELY JUST POINT OUT THE PROBLEM OF IT BARKING SO MUCH MANY NEIGHBORS ARE SICK OF IT AND IT IS NOT THE DOGS FAULT BUT THE OWNERS.  TELL THEM TO WORK WITH IT, TAKE IT ON WALKS, EVERY DOG LOVES A WALK ONCE LEASH TRAINED.  JUST ASK THEM WHY THEY HAVE THIS CUTE DOG ALONE AND NO COMPANY OR ATTENTION, TELL THEM IS MAKES NO SENSE TO YOU OR OTHERS THAT LISTEN TO THIS.  SURELY THEY HEAR IT ALSO.?
OTHER THAN THAT AND FINDING A BETTER HOME AND IF THEY GET SMART OR MEAN THEN TELL THEM YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL THE POLICE OR HUMANE OFFICER AS HARRASSMENT CHARGES WILL BE MADE ON THEM.  THIS COULD BE A WAKE UP CALL FOR THEM TO SEE THE MISTAKE OF HAVING A DOG FOR NO GOOD REASON.  THIS IS WHY I WILL NOT SELL MY PUPPIES TO PEOPLE LIKE THIS, IT MUST BE INSIDE WITH FAMILY AND PART OF THE FAMILY.  IF U NEED FURTHER HELP, LET ME KNOW AND LET ME KNOW HOW THIS WORKS.  ALSO, A SPRAY BOTTLE OF WATER WITH TAD BIT OF VINEGAR IN IT MIGHT HELP, BUT AS U SAY IT IS NOT YOUR JOB WITH THIS POOR CREATURE THAT IS FULL OF ENERGY BUT BORED N TIRED OF BEING ALONE. SPRY INTO ITS FACE, BUT ALSO U COULD GET IN TROUBLE IF SOMEBODY FINDS U DOING THIS SO WATCH YOURSELVES, I FEEL THE FRUSTRACTION AND THE DOG MOST LIKELY WILL NEED A BARK ELECTRIC COLLAR TO STOP THIS IF IT GET A NEW HOME, BUT IF MADE A HOUSE PET AND TAKES ON WALKS, GIVES LOVE IT WILL FORGET AND BOND TO A NEW FAMILY OF LOVE

KIND REGARDS
PATT
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