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RebelOne

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21. In my county it is a law that a dog cannot be tied outside

Reply to Chan790 (Reply #6)

Thu Sep 25, 2014, 07:29 PM

Sep 2014

for any longer than 2 hours a day. I had to report my neighbor to the local animal control because the dog was tied outside 24/7 no matter the weather. One day we had 30-degree weather and that poor dog was shivering outside. I called animal control and an officer came out and cited the owner.

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Someone across the way has started leaving their yapping dog out all day... what to do? [View all] ReverendDeuce Sep 2014 OP

First, talk to the people NV Whino Sep 2014 #1

I would let the police handle it. They can let the dog owner know it's an issue. Lochloosa Sep 2014 #2

How does one get a dog to stop barking? I have had my arm around my dog in bed, hedgehog Sep 2014 #3

Another Reason Why I Don't Keep a Gun in the House malthaussen Sep 2014 #4

Isn't Billy Collins great! marzipanni Sep 2014 #5

One of my favorites. malthaussen Sep 2014 #7

Call your local SPCA. Chan790 Sep 2014 #6

In my county it is a law that a dog cannot be tied outside RebelOne Sep 2014 #21

There may be a noise ordinance in your town/city marzipanni Sep 2014 #8

I would speak to the owner first. If that didn't work, I'd file a complaint with Animal Control. Arkansas Granny Sep 2014 #9

Slightly off topic, but... LeftinOH Sep 2014 #10

First, obtain sort of a catapult-like device Orrex Sep 2014 #11

I went through the same situation once; and while I was working nights no less Populist_Prole Sep 2014 #12

Hope for a large and hungry bird of prey ... Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #13

There are some gizmos that are supposed to stop barking dogs. I can't vouch for them personally, raccoon Sep 2014 #14

Those bark control things are CRUEL and unusual, and they do not work. MADem Sep 2014 #20

get one of those long-lasting bone treats and toss him one Skittles Sep 2014 #15

Talk to the people, elleng Sep 2014 #16

Buy a good dog whistle and use it. edgineered Sep 2014 #17

A radio and a long extension cord. blogslut Sep 2014 #18

First, talk to your neighbors. MADem Sep 2014 #19