Barking Dogs and HOA's???

Question

Hello... this struck me as odd.

I am a board member and a homeowner. Last night my neighbors dog was left on his balcony all night long. Nobody was home. The result? COmplete sleep deprevation due to barking.

Valid complaint. I emailed our board and manager and asked that a letter go out for disturbance. I have seen people call in complaints like a dog, stereo ect.. and the management company takes thier complaint with merit and sends out the letter.

Today I emailed the manager and board expecting the same response. However.. the president emailed this back to me.

***" you should send a letter or email to Paragon and then she forwards the info to me. No action was taken against #104 "based on merit." Action was taken based upon the responses of the Board members and my speaking with that homeowner as well. "**

I had this clarified meaning that all complaints of this sort must go before the board in a letter form to be ok'd or not ok'd for a letter to the homeowners. I personally do not agree with this, and have never seen the board request that they authorize complaint letters regarding noise go before the board to assess for merit.

Advice?

Answer 1

I have been having a problem with my neighbors lately and it seems like they are letting their dogs bark on purpose.  I thought that there was nothing that I could do since they were not my dogs but apparently I was wrong.

There were a few products that I tried but none seemed to work until I bought The Barking Dog CD.  It really works and it is so easy to use.  To say that I was impressed is an understatement.

You can check it out for yourself at  if you want to try it.

Answer 2

I have been having a problem with my neighbors lately and it seems like they are letting their dogs bark on purpose.  I thought that there was nothing that I could do since they were not my dogs but apparently I was wrong.

There were a few products that I tried but none seemed to work until I bought The Barking Dog CD.  It really works and it is so easy to use.  To say that I was impressed is an understatement.

You can check it out for yourself at if you want to try it.