Dog Barking Drama: When Neighbourly Conflicts Turn Threatening

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

A contentious dispute between neighbours has garnered widespread attention after a woman received a threatening letter about her dog's barking. The letter, posted on March 11 in the Adorable Dog Lovers Facebook group, accused her of allowing her pet to disturb the community. The neighbour ominously warned that if the barking didn't cease, they would kill the dog.

 

The letter urged the owner to be considerate of the community's peace. The online post quickly attracted a variety of reactions, with some advising the owner to evaluate her dog's behaviour, while others suggested involving the police due to the threat.

 

Several commenters offered alternatives, such as dog training to reduce excessive barking, or mediating the issue with building management to explore solutions.

 

 

In response, the woman clarified on her Facebook page that her dog does not bark persistently but responds to stimuli like passing people or other dogs. She assured that she regularly checks with nearby residents and has received feedback indicating minimal disturbance.

 

The owner acknowledged her dog's barking but argued the letter's claims were exaggerated. She called for a measured approach to the situation, advocating for dialogue and understanding to prevent further escalation. The incident highlights the challenges in balancing pet ownership with community harmony and the importance of seeking amicable solutions to neighbourhood disputes, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-12

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The incident highlights the challenges in balancing pet ownership with community harmony

No it doesn't.

It highlights one nasty neighbour who probably does not like dogs.

 

Dogs bark regularly near my place.

Always, when a 'stranger' is in the area.

That stranger can be a person, another dog, a snake or whatever.

25 years of living here, doors and windows always open, safe because barking dogs keep it that way. 

[NorthernRyland]

Barking dogs are annoying but that's what they're hardwired to do when protecting property. Living in those Thai housing projects can be a nightmare if just a few neighbors have noisy dogs but what can be done? Ban dogs or move are really the only two options.

 

The one thing you can do to be a good neighbor is restrain the dog when a person comes to the door instead of letting it continue to bark, or you can try this method which shuts up my dog.

 

[MalcolmB]

11 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

Barking dogs are annoying but that's what they're hardwired to do when protecting property. Living in those Thai housing projects can be a nightmare if just a few neighbors have noisy dogs but what can be done? Ban dogs or move are really the only two options.

 

The one thing you can do to be a good neighbor is restrain the dog when a person comes to the door instead of letting it continue to bark, or you can try this method which shuts up my dog.

 

That is a dog?

[NorthernRyland]

2 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

That is a dog?

Man's best friend. 

[blaze master]

6 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

8 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

That is a dog?

Man's best friend

 

Could you imagine the monthly food bill. 

[ubonr1971]

10 yrs ago we rented a house in a moobahn village which has rows of 50 concrete ugly houses with small yard area. 

 

Next to us they have 5 dogs barking all day. At night she took them inside which was a relief. But during the day was a nightmare

 

Across the road they had a dog barking at midnight thereabouts every night. We got all the neighbours together and went to talk to mr and mrs middle class inconsiderate thais. I was the ring leader. He gave me a real bad look and almost looked as if he was going to attack me. That night there was no noise. The second night onwards it was back to normal. They didnt give a <deleted>. He used to give me many more bad looks

 

Also 5 houses down they had 2 small crazy screaming dogs. They had them in cages all day in the heat under the carport. Ive never heard anything like that. 

 

We gave notice and moved on. 

 

Lesson... NEVER live in a moobahn village with rows of houses occupied by selfish middle class thais in Isan. 

[NorthernRyland]

10 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

Could you imagine the monthly food bill. 

It's brutal I'm thinking of starting a GoFundMe.

[blaze master]

2 minutes ago, ubonr1971 said:

He gave me a real bad look and almost looked as if he was going to attack me. That night there was no noise. The second night onwards it was back to normal. They didnt give a <deleted>. He used to give me many more bad looks

 

I'm surprised there was no come back. What you did is a huge loss of face for fhat guy. In a very public manner.

[NorthernRyland]

Just now, ubonr1971 said:

10 yrs ago we rented a house in a moobahn village which has rows of 50 concrete ugly houses with small yard area. 

 

Next to us they have 5 dogs barking all day. At night she took them inside which was a relief. But during the day was a nightmare

 

Thailand is rife with these and yes they're terrible. Look at the map anywhere in Chiang Mai and you'll find these everywhere. 🤮